ICT sector key to economic development: Finance Minister

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Sal- man bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has stressed the importance of the information and communica- tion technology (ICT) sector in accelerating economic de- velopment.

The Minister highlighted the contributions of technology and modern innovative technical solutions to stimulating other vital sectors to achieve economic growth and reach national goals.

He made the statements while holding a virtual meeting with STC Bahrain Chief Executive Officer Engineer Nezar Hussain Banabeela and Chief of Government Affairs Shaikh Ziyad bin Faisal Al Khalifa.

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa underlined the importance of continuing efforts to support the ICT sector, through pro- viding it with all facilities that boost its work, being one of the main pillars of economic growth.

The latest developments in the ICT sector were also discussed.