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Why Bahrain?

The ideal entry point into the Middle East, with a talented population, a free economy, and the lowest establishment costs in the region, Bahrain is primed to be home to your next venture.

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Business opportunities

With a liberalised environment, advanced infrastructure and industries open for opportunity, there are numerous ways to benefit from Bahrain’s growing economy.

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How we can help

The Economic Development Board of Bahrain is the first point of call for entities wanting to establish their business in Bahrain–let us help you find the perfect opportunity.

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Latest news

Find out the latest in Bahrain’s investment and business news.

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COVID-19 Updates

Find out about key updates on COVID-19. Here at EDB, we continue to work closely with the business community to track developments day-by-day. Our colleagues will be reachable by phone or email throughout this challenging time.

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Welcome to the Bahrain Economic Development Board

Invest in the heart of the Gulf

The Kingdom of Bahrain may be geographically compact, but our growing economy offers exciting investment opportunities within a supportive business environment designed to help your company flourish

The Bahrain economy is the most diversified in the GCC region with particular strengths in financial services, technology sectors, manufacturing and logistics. Our pro-innovation business policies and laws give businesses of all sizes the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re looking to start or expand your business, Bahrain EDB — the Bahrain Economic Development Board — is here to provide the information and assistance you need to achieve your ambitions within the Bahrain economy and beyond.

Bahrain has what it takes for your business to flourish

100% foreign ownership

in most of our thriving sectors.

Ease of doing business

with minimum hurdles for creating and operating a company.

Gateway to GCC’s $1.5tn market

The perfect hub for operations in the GCC, broader Middle East and North Africa.

Why Bahrain?

The economy of Bahrain is thriving and primed for your business to reap the rewards. Bahrainis join the workforce with an exceptional array of skills and extremely high levels of motivation, making them ideal employees. Our forward-thinking government works closely with businesses to continue to enhance our business-friendly ecosystem through policy reform. All this paired with a strategic location at the heart of the Gulf making Bahrain the optimal location to grow a business.

We want to help you set your new business ideas in motion.

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How Bahrain EDB can help

The purpose of the Bahrain Economic Development Board is to guide each new or expanding company, small or large, through every step of the investment journey. Our EDB team is ready to help each entrepreneur or company pursue local, regional or global business opportunities from Bahrain. Bahrain EDB can help you learn more about Bahrain economics and show you the benefits of our business infrastructure. We can also assist in:

finding a location for your business

discovering talent

navigating any legal requirements and more

The latest news from EDB Bahrain

Press Release

Bahrain ranked among top twenty global economies in attracting investments

September 7, 2021

Manama, 6 September 2021 – The Kingdom of Bahrain was ranked among the top 20 global economies in attracting direct investment, according to the Financial Times’ Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2021. Bahrain ranked 15th among 84 countries from around the…

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Can the Middle East produce a cyber-security firm to challenge…

September 6, 2021

– Bahrain is fast emerging as the regional leader in key ICT industries, such as gaming, internationally connected data centres, and now cybersecurity – Mon 30 August 2021: Businesses of all sizes across every sector have been disrupted and forced…

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Bahrain ranks first for ICT talent in the GCC, according…

August 12, 2021

The Kingdom of Bahrain was recently ranked as first in the GCC for availability of advanced computer programming talent in Information and Computer Technology (ICT), according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Report 2020. The ITU is a specialised agency…

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Trade between Bahrain and GCC jumps to $1.69bn in Q2

August 2, 2021

– Non-oil bilateral trade rebounds in second quarter as Bahrain recovers from pandemic – – Bahrain-UAE trade increases 76% YoY in Q2 as supply chains reopen – – Bahrain-GCC trade for the first half of 2021 reached $3.4 billion, up…

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Bahrain EDB recognised globally for its resilience in navigating the…

July 14, 2021

Manama, July 14, 2021: The Economic Development Board (EDB), the country’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), was recognised by the international economic development organisation OCO Global for its resilience in responding to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, ranking 6th…

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PIONEERING INNOVATION & STUDENT CENTRICITY: AUBH launches Alexa Skills to…

July 7, 2021

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) just added voice technology to its campus with the launch of two Alexa skills. The new skills are aimed at providing students, educators, and parents with the ability to use their voice to deepen…

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Bahrain’s FDI inflows reach $1 Billion in 2020

June 23, 2021

Manama, June 22: Bahrain’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by $1.007 billion in 2020, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2021) from the UN Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The annual report charts global investment flows, analyses…

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Bahrain tops global financial attractiveness rankings for 3rd consecutive year

May 31, 2021

– Bahrain tops AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index for financial attractiveness – – Seven MENA cities in the top 16 places – Manama, May 30 2021: Bahrain has topped the globally-recognised AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index financial attractiveness ranking for…

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Foundation Holdings to invest $30m in healthcare and education in…

May 27, 2021

Manama, May 27 2021: The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foundation Holdings to invest US$30 million into launching its affiliate companies, in Bahrain including a new state of the…

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Bahrain property transactions jump 36% in Q1 2021

May 24, 2021

Bahrain real estate transactions reached $600 million compared to just over $440 million in Q1 2020

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Bahrain tops GCC rankings as best place for expats to…

May 19, 2021

Third of respondents in Bahrain have no plans to move in near future due to handling of global pandemic Manama – May 19, 2021: Bahrain remains the best place in the GCC for expats to live and work despite the…

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Bahrain real estate sector deals valued at US$ 1.9 billion…

April 19, 2021

Bahrain real estate deals rose by 14% and 20% in third and fourth quarters of 2020 Ongoing mixed-use major real estate projects worth over US$12 billion Bahrain real estate sector set to bounce-back amid series of major projects and initiatives…

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Press Release

Tencent Cloud Deploys its First MENA Region Internet Data Centre…

March 1, 2021

Middle East cloud market expected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2024, highlighting the growing opportunity in the region Tencent Cloud will capitalise on Bahrain’s position as a regional cloud services hub Hong Kong, March 1, 2021 – Tencent Cloud,…

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Manama listed in the top 5 globally for FDI strategy…

February 18, 2021

Manama – February 18, 2021: The Kingdom of Bahrain’s capital Manama has been named as the fifth globally amongst all-sized cities and first amongst small and mid-sized cities for FDI strategy in the 2021 Global cities of the Future index…

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IN-DEPTH: Tokenisation transformation in Bahrain

January 26, 2021

Published on Dec 2, 2020 in Logistics Middle East In a post-COVID world, blockchain and tokenisation present an opportunity to accelerate digital change in logistics. Here, we explore how the technology is set to transform supply chains in the GCC…

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Press Release

Bahrain attracts US$885m investment in 2020

January 18, 2021

Manama, Bahrain, January 18 2021: Bahrain attracted US$885 million (BHD333 million) in direct investments during 2020 through new companies setting up and expanding in the Kingdom.   Several prominent companies have launched operations in the Kingdom, with investments from local, regional…

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BAHRAIN EDB APPOINTS AN ADVISOR TO THE BOARD

December 17, 2020

Manama, December 17th: The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Iain Lindsay as an advisor to the Board.  Mr. Lindsay brings a wealth of experience, having worked as a British diplomat for 40 years, with experience in…

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Bahrain ranked in world’s top five Islamic finance economies by…

December 15, 2020

Research by Refinitiv and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) puts Bahrain in the lead in MENA and third place globally Eighth consecutive first-place ranking for Bahrain based on robust and supportive regulation and increases…

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Who’s already here

Setting up in Bahrain means joining a long list of world-class businesses that have chosen our country as their regional base of operations. These exceptional businesses include:

Kyriako Zarkadas

Founder, Visit Bahrain

“We’ve gained a lot of beneficial support particularly from a strategic perspective.”

Kunjan M. Choksi

General Manager, JBF Bahrain

“Bahrain has a deserved reputation as an easy place to do business, operating costs are competitive and crucially there is excellent access to GCC markets and beyond.”

Andrew Sims

Director and CEO, NEC Payments

“Within 3 months I had moved to Bahrain with my family. This move turned out to be a great move for us all.”

“We’ve gained a lot of beneficial support particularly from a strategic perspective.”
“We’ve gained a lot of beneficial support particularly from a strategic perspective.”
Kyriako Zarkadas Founder
Visit Bahrain

“Bahrain has a deserved reputation as an easy place to do business, operating costs are competitive and crucially there is excellent access to GCC markets and beyond.”

“Bahrain has a deserved reputation as an easy place to do business, operating costs are competitive and crucially there is excellent access to GCC markets and beyond.”

Kunjan M. Choksi General Manager
JBF Bahrain

“Within 3 months I had moved to Bahrain with my family. This move turned out to be a great move for us all.”

“Within 3 months I had moved to Bahrain with my family. This move turned out to be a great move for us all.”

Andrew Sims Director and CEO
NEC Payments
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