Diyar Al Muharraq sponsors Bahrain Businessmen Association's monthly meeting

The meeting was sponsored by Diyar Al Muharraq one of the largest mixed use developments in the Kingdom, in support of the Association's activities which aim to create a suitable business environment in which the private sector can perform its leadership role to the fullest, as well as galvanize businessmen to perform their economic and social duties for the betterment of the private sector and community as a whole.

As part of the meeting, a presentation was made by Mr. AbdulHakim Al Khayat Chairman and Mr. Aaref Hejres CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq entitled 'Diyar Al Muharraq City For All' wherein the Chairman and the CEO briefed the members of the association on the various aspects of the 12 sq km development, focusing on the project's vision of providing quality community living within the framework of high environmental standards.

The presentation also highlighted the various opportunities offered by Diyar Al Muharraq for potential investors through its combination of residential, commercial, educational, retail, medical, and tourism facilities.

Commenting on the presentation, Mr Abdul Hakim Al Khayat said, "We are confident that the scale and offerings of Diyar Al Muharraq combined with the pricing strategy will result in a significant injection of investments and creation of thousands of jobs to support the local economy."

"The development will continue to contribute towards macro economic factors including creation of a vibrant business environment and assisting in achieving sustainable economic growth for the Kingdom. Above all it is our resolve to create an environment that provides an exceptional quality of life for all Bahraini society," he added.

Other issues discussed by the members in the meeting included the prevalent global financial crisis and its impact on the national economy, in particular the private sector, and what plans can be put in place in order to mitigate its effects.

Such endeavours by the Bahrain Businessmen's Association were lauded by Mr. Aaref Hejres, who said, "We are honoured to be a part of this meeting and will continue to extend our support to the ongoing initiatives of the association which emphasize leadership, communication and community involvement in private sector enterprises."

Diyar Al Muharraq is a unique masterplanned city for the people of Bahrain offering a range of housing options and quality lifestyle for all strata of society through a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with the potential for around 30,000 dwellings housing over 120,000 people.