Date and Time
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
1–2:30 p.m. MST
Location
World Trade Center Utah
Canyonland Conference Room
Registration
The Gulf’s most open market
Bahrain is redefining what business access in the Gulf can look like — and Utah companies are well-positioned to benefit. With 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, no tax on personal income or capital gains, and unrestricted repatriation of profits, it offers a transparent, investor-friendly environment that drives momentum across the region.
Ranked among the freest economies in the Middle East, Bahrain is also one of only two GCC countries with a U.S. free trade agreement, which lowers barriers and simplifies the path for American firms. The U.S.-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) builds on that foundation, expanding cooperation in trade, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.
Join us for a conversation with Bahrain’s top U.S. diplomat, Ambassador Abdulla bin Rashid AlKhalifa. Learn more about where the country is headed — and what that means for Utah industries in engineering, finance, energy, advanced services, and information and communications technology (ICT).
This event is hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Salt Lake Chamber.
His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid AlKhalifa
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the U.S.
Ambassador AlKhalifa has served as Bahrain’s representative to the U.S. since 2017 and has held influential roles across Bahrain’s public sector, including leadership in the Royal Court and service as governor of the Southern Governorate, the country’s largest and fastest-growing region. He led a landmark partnership with D.A.R.E. to expand anti-violence and anti-addiction education nationwide and helped develop Bahrain’s National Anti-Drug Strategy with the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime. His work reflects a focus on collaboration, community development, and strengthening U.S.-Bahrain economic and security ties.
Crossroads of the World
Join us as we bring together global influencers at our in-person roundtable discussions with top government and business leaders from around the world. Be a part of meaningful conversations and make valuable connections that will expand your perspective and knowledge of the global marketplace. These roundtables are designed for the ambitious and forward-thinking individual who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the world of international trade.
In partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Salt Lake Chamber.
