General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and the Chairman of the Committee for Combating Extremism, Terrorism Financing, and Money Laundering, attended the launch of the National Strategy to Combat Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and the Proliferation of Weapons (2025 – 2027).
The ceremony was attended by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs; Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, Attorney General; Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information; and Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah highlighted that the strategy reflects His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision for reform and stability and follows the directives of the Government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in supporting Bahrain’s security, development, and prosperity.
The Interior Minister noted that the strategy serves as a cornerstone for building the national economy. He expressed appreciation to the Minister of Finance and National Economy for his contributions and commended the Financial Intelligence National Centre (FINC), chaired by Shaikha May bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, for its leading role in financial intelligence and the committee’s efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons proliferation.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah underscored the importance of vigilance and proactive monitoring, commending committee members for their national, legislative, and legal contributions.
On her part, Shaikha May bint Mohammed said that the strategy underscores Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, ensuring financial system integrity and economic stability. She noted that the Second National Risk Assessment (NRA) was prepared through a broad participatory approach involving government agencies, private sector representatives, and all relevant stakeholders, and that it forms the foundation of the National Action Plan to address and mitigate identified risks.
Shaikha May bint Mohammed further noted that the strategy provides a comprehensive framework encompassing ten strategic objectives linked to the NRA, which relevant authorities are required to implement within the specified period, thereby ensuring compliance and safeguarding the financial system.
The event concluded with the official launch of the strategy, a screening of a short documentary on the national risk assessment, and a ceremony honoring committee members for their dedicated efforts in preparing the strategy.