REFLECTIONS FROM BAHRAIN ON WORLD TRADE
In today’s episode, Rose Sager, Trade Representative for the Kingdom of Bahrain, joins us for a discussion on the diversity, economy and majesty of Bahrain. Rose shares her background of growing up in Bahrain and studying in the U.S., and how that has shaped her role as Trade Representative following the Free Trade Agreement between the kingdom and the U.S. in 2006. From her experience of living in both countries, Rose also shares her perspective on the omnipresence of technology today and how each individual needs to seek out a work-life balance. As a key spokesperson for Bahrain, Rose provides insights into the business advantages of partnering with and investing in Bahrain.
Highlights from the conversation:
- Rose’s background and career journey (0:32)
- What makes Bahrain special (3:59)
- Bahrain’s economy (5:52)
- Bahrain’s role in the Gulf Cooperation Council (8:49)
- COVID-19’s effect on Bahrain (12:39)
- How Rose introduces Bahrain (14:16)
- Bahrain’s constitutional monarchy and surrounding countries(16:28)
- Security concerns in the gulf (17:28)
- Changes in Bahrain and the U.S. (19:10)
- The birth of friendship even amidst COVID (26:05)
For the full episode, visit:Â https://podcast.wtca.org/podcast/20-reflections-from-bahrain-on-world-trade-and-the-role-of-culture/
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