Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a strategic partnership with French investment company TRAIL, marking a significant step in Bahrain’s efforts to expand investment opportunities in emerging global industries.
The announcement was made at the Choose France Summit in the presence of His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and His Excellency Nicolas Forissier, Member of Parliament and Representative of the Indre Department in France.
Investing in the SLAM Economy
As part of the partnership, Mumtalakat has become an investor in the SLAM Fund, the world’s first private equity fund dedicated to sport, luxury, arts, and music. The fund focuses on sectors that are increasingly shaping global consumer trends, culture, and economic growth.
The collaboration combines TRAIL’s expertise in these industries with Mumtalakat’s regional reach to support the development of SLAM sectors in Bahrain and across the GCC. The partnership will also help drive regional expansion opportunities and capital-raising initiatives.
Supporting Bahrain’s Growth Vision
His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said the agreement reflects the strong economic relationship between Bahrain and France while supporting the Kingdom’s goals of attracting investment, fostering innovation, and advancing economic diversification.
His Excellency Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Mumtalakat, noted that the partnership aligns with the fund’s strategy of investing in high-potential sectors that can contribute to long-term growth and value creation.
Meanwhile, Xavier Marin, President of TRAIL, highlighted Bahrain’s strategic position as a regional investment hub and confirmed plans to establish a TRAIL office in Manama to support future opportunities across the GCC.
Looking Ahead
More than an investment agreement, the partnership reflects a shared vision to unlock opportunities in high-growth industries while strengthening Bahrain’s position as a gateway for innovation, investment, and international collaboration in the region.
