Bahrainthismonth.com 26 May 2024 After calling time on a distinguished diplomatic career spanning more than four decades, His Excellency Iain Lindsay’s journey has been characterised by a steadfast commitment to fostering international relations and driving positive change. After serving in various capacities across the globe, he has found himself drawn back to Bahrain as an advisor to the Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB). In this exclusive interview with Bahrain This Month, Mr. Lindsay provides fresh insights into his career and his motivations for returning to Bahrain, delves into the Kingdom’s key economic development initiatives and offers valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping our island’s future. Can you give us a brief overview of your career and how you ended up back in Bahrain? I began my diplomatic career in 1980, serving in different capacities in embassies around the world. Notably, I held the position of Deputy Consul-General in Hong Kong before being appointed as the British Ambassador to Bahrain in 2011. My tenure in Bahrain, lasting until 2015, was a period of significant diplomatic engagement, focusing on strengthening the longstanding ties between the UK and Bahrain. Post my time in Bahrain, I served as the British Ambassador to Hungary for four and a half years, departing in 2020. Following a brief period in the UK, I returned to Bahrain in 2021 to take up my current role as an advisor to the Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). The opportunity to contribute to Bahrain’s economic growth and development was a compelling reason for my return, given my deep-rooted fondness for the country and its people. DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY UK in Bahrain
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