Women business leaders meet at Durrat Al Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain's largest planned luxury residential, commercial and tourist resort development, played host to the summit at a lunch held at the site, which was followed by a trip around the development.

Business women from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the UAE, together with women business leaders from the US are sharing their experiences and exchanging best practices in a variety of panel discussions and fact finding visits around Bahrain and Dubai over the course of this week.

Jassim Al Jowder, CEO of Durrat Al Bahrain, said,

"Durrat Al Bahrain is proud to support the efforts of the Women Business Leaders Summit. We believe that it is an initiative that helps to create a better understanding of the latest business practices for women, but, it also helps to bring cultures closer together. In today's increasingly globalised world, initiatives such as the Women Business Leaders are playing an important role in creating bridges between cultures and entrepreneurs."

Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the Women Business Leaders Summit, added, "We've been so impressed with Bahrain and its women leaders. It's a real privilege see how Bahrain is harnessing its talent and also to spend time learning about the kind of ambitious projects that are being constructed here. Durrat Al Bahrain is beautiful and it's been great to learn all about the project."

Set in the azure waters of south Bahrain, the 21 km² development will offer The Islands, designed into two circular rows of six Atolls and five Petals, are 11 islands of 1700 luxury residential villas, gardens and beaches in an enchanting setting offering a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity.

The Crescent will be the urban hub of Durrat Al Bahrain, where residents and visitors will be able to lose themselves in a vibrant, cosmopolitan world of sensational dining experiences and exclusive designer shopping, right in the heart of Durrat Al Bahrain.

Residents, businesses and visitors will not only be able to live island lifestyles, but they will also benefit from the Golf Course, an 18 hole golf course designed by Ernie Els, the world-renowned golf champion.

The Golf Course Precinct will comprise a challenging yet enjoyable course, a club house, a driving range, a luxury hotel complex and stylishly designed luxury residential villas and apartments arranged around landscaped waterways, beach and sea fronts.

In partnership with Tameer, Durrat Khaleej Al Bahrain will also offer The Marina, one of the region's leading marinas covering 700,000 m², offering 400 berths in a stunning location across three islands. Residents and visitors will be able to sail, jetski, cruise on a motor boat or simply soak up the quay-side activity.