Unrivalled access to Gulf, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets
Bahrain offers fast and efficient access to every market in the Middle East by air, sea and road, making it an ideal logistics hub. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are all less than 1.5 hours’ drive or flight away.
By air
Bahrain is home to Gulf Air, with more flights to more cities in the region than any other Gulf carrier. The airport is also undergoing a major expansion to increase passenger and freight capacity.
By sea
Bahrain’s new Khalifa bin Salman Port will be one of the largest in the Middle East, transforming Bahrain from a regional port into a major international transshipment base.
By road
The King Fahd causeway provides a direct link to Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the region. Its 24 million people are just one hour’s drive away.
In 2012 a second causeway will complete a new trans-Gulf highway running from Saudi Arabia through Bahrain to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, connecting the entire Gulf market with Bahrain at the centre.
Investment opportunities
Bahrain offers significant investment opportunities in several important economic sectors, including: