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Why Bahrain?

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

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Business opportunities

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

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

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Invest in Bahrain, 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 for years to come.

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

If you’re looking to expand your business in an economy full of growth, 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 non-oil based sectors.

Ease of doing business

with minimum hurdles for creating and operating a company.

Gateway to GCC’s $2.1tn trade 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. Work-life balance is at the forefront of Bahrain culture, making it a top rated place to work. 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 creates the optimal environment for your business to grow in Bahrain.

 

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

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HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets U.S. Secretary…

September 18, 2023

Washington, Sept. 13 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, at the State Department, as part of his official visit to the…

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Spire Technologies Obtains Open Banking License from Central Bank of…

September 18, 2023

Spire Technologies has obtained Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) licenses from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), authorising it to operate as a fully regulated open banking ancillary service provider in the Kingdom. This…

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For the 5th consecutive Year Bahrain’s Capital City Manama Ranks…

September 12, 2023

Manama, the capital of Bahrain has been ranked 1st globally in Financial Attractiveness on the AIRINC Global 150 Cities Index 2023, which evaluates financial opportunities in achieving the ideal combination of highly-paid salaries, low taxation rates and cost of living,…

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Bahrain Tops Global Destinations for Expats Living and Working Abroad…

July 11, 2023

Bahrain secured a milestone earning 1st place globally on the Expat Essentials Index for the second consecutive year, additionally securing a coveted position within the top 10 best destinations for expats in the 2023 Expat Insider Survey by InterNations. Of…

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Bahrain Secures a Record USD 1.95 Billion in FDI Inflows…

July 6, 2023

Securing a new record, Bahrain’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased by USD 1.95 billion in 2022 while global FDI fell by 12%, according to the latest World Investment Report (WIR 2023) by the United Nations Conference of Trade and…

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Bahrain set to unveil PwC Middle East’s latest regional service…

July 5, 2023

PwC Middle East, is set to establish a new service delivery centre in Manama, Bahrain during the first quarter of 2024. The service centre will offer strategic compliance and advisory services to a wide range of global institutions. In line…

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HRH the CP, PM, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic…

June 20, 2023

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), today chaired the EDB’s Board of Directors Meeting, at its headquarters in Bahrain Bay. During the meeting,…

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Bahrain Grants Inaugural Golden Licenses to Five Projects with a…

June 15, 2023

The Kingdom of Bahrain has granted the first five Golden Licenses to projects presented by Citi, Eagle Hills Diyar W.L.L, Infracorp, Saudi Telecommunication Company (stc), and Whampoa Group. With a collective investment of upwards of USD 1.4 billion into Bahrain,…

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Bahrain Ranks 2nd in The Arab World& 34th Globally as…

May 24, 2023

Bahrain cemented new rankings on the Logistics Performance Index 2023 published by World Bank as the ‘Most Improving Country in the GCC’, ranking 2nd in the Arab World, and 34th globally, climbing 25 positions since 2018. Owing to the milestone…

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Bahrain Welcomes Singapore’s Whampoa Group’s New Digital Bank Initiative

May 18, 2023

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) announced that Singapore-based Whampoa Group has selected Bahrain to be the headquarters of its new digital bank. With an intended launch date of end of 2023, the digital bank aims to provide secure…

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KPMG and Bahrain EDB Host Seminar on Convertible Notes for…

May 18, 2023

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), recently collaborated with KPMG to host a  seminar titled “Interpreting Convertible Notes”,  which discussed the use of the financial instrument in financing startups and new business ventures in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The seminar provided…

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For the Second Consecutive Year Bahrain Ranks 1st in MENA…

May 15, 2023

For the second year in a row, the Kingdom of Bahrain ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for financial, investment, and trade freedom on the 2023 Index of Economic Freedom, published by the Heritage Foundation. With…

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Bahrain EDB Chief Executive Meets with the Kingdom of Saudi…

May 14, 2023

H.E. Khalid Humaidan, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), received H.E. Eng. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, for a meeting during the Minister’s official visit to Bahrain. The visit comes in line with the…

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A High-Level Delegation from Bahrain Wraps Up a Successful Visit…

May 12, 2023

A high-level delegation from Bahrain, led by H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and supported by H.E. Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, concluded its visit to Japan and South Korea. The visit,…

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Bahrain EDB to Host Second Quarterly Business Law Forum for…

May 9, 2023

The Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), is set to host the second of its Quarterly Business Law Forum for 2023. The forum will take place on the 11th May 2023, at Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. With these forums, the Bahrain EDB aims…

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A Bahraini High-Level Delegation Heads to Japan and South Korea…

May 4, 2023

A high-level delegation from Bahrain, led by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro supported by H.E. Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, is heading for a weeklong visit to Japan and South…

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Howden accelerates growth in the Gulf with the establishment of…

April 5, 2023

Howden, the international insurance broker, announces today that it has received a regulatory license from the Central Bank of Bahrain to establish operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This represents a significant step in Howden’s strategic growth ambitions for the…

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The Kingdom of Bahrain launches Golden License to attract large-scale…

April 3, 2023

Bahrain today announced the launch of a Golden License, providing incentives and streamlined services to foreign and local businesses with large-scale investment projects in Bahrain, in an important step in the country’s pursuit to incentivise investments and boost job creation…

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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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