Invest in Bahrain, The Heart of the Gulf

Bahrain has achieved the ranking of 1st in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in trade, investment, and financial freedom for the third consecutive year according to the 2024 Index of Economic Freedom, an annual guide published by The…

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The lease signing was fast-tracked due to Interlink’s project being awarded the Golden License Edamah, the real estate arm of the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company “Mumtalakat”, has recently signed a 25-year lease agreement with Bahrain Titanium,…

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Bolstered by its Business-friendly environment, progressive legislation, and highly skilled talent pool Bahrain has secured high rankings across a considerable number of global indices and reports that analyse the macro environment, quality of the business ecosystem and map Foreign Direct…

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The island nation of Bahrain reported a total of USD 2.4 billion in investment stemming from 9 major projects, which are set to generate 3,000 employment opportunities following the introduction of its Golden License in April 2023. The initiative, which…

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Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and Georgetown Law School co-hosted the seminar “Innovating Trade: The Impact of Digital Laws and Emerging Technologies” at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. Through a series of case studies presented and roundtable discussions, the seminar examined…

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Bahrain has achieved impressive results on the first edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Growth Report 2024, performing exceptionally well across several indices, placing higher than the global average scores for talent availability (above 66) and for…

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The Minister of Sustainable Development of Bahrain, H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif has joined Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) as Chief Executive. The strategic appointment echoes the commitment of Bahrain in aligning its economic growth and diversification journey with…

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A thriving business friendly and favourable tax environment, progressive legislation, and a highly skilled diverse talent pool cement Bahrain’s attractiveness as a leading destination for investment. Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), supported by Team Bahrain, has achieved a remarkable…

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Bahrain secured a ranking 1st globally in Islamic Finance Regulations in this year’s edition of the ICD-LSEG Islamic Finance Development Report, cementing the island nation’s standing as a leading pioneer in Islamic financial regulation on an international level. Assessing the…

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Manama, Bahrain – 15 January 2024: A delegation from Bahrain, led by H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, is set to join world leaders that will be gathering at the World Economic Forum…

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Conexus Resources Group, the UK-headquartered pioneer of innovative solutions in the metals and agricultural commodities sectors operating in 15 countries across the world including Switzerland and Singapore, announced today the inauguration of its flagship aluminium rod plant in Bahrain, Konexus…

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Based on a recently published Economic Impact Study by the International Data Corporation (IDC), cloud spending in Bahrain is projected to contribute over USD 1.2 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP by the year 2026 (an equivalent to approximately 2.3% of…

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Resecurity Inc. (USA), a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity and intelligence company serving Fortune 500 clients globally, recently announced the opening of its latest office in Manama, Bahrain, supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). Marking the expansion of its…

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Manama, Bahrain 28, October 2023. A high-level Bahrain delegation headed by H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Acting Minister of Tourism, successfully concluded its official visit to China, which kicked off as of October 21…

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Manama, Bahrain – 21 October 2023. A high-level Bahrain delegation led by H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and the acting Minister of Tourism, is headed on an official visit to China scheduled from October 21…

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Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has attracted USD 295 million in direct investments within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector as part of a total projected direct investment worth USD 1.4 billion, during the first nine months of…

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Manama, Bahrain – October 16, 2023. Fintech Forward 2023 (FF23) wrapped up its inaugural event last week, which was held at Bahrain Exhibition World securing more than 900 attendees. Following an evening networking session and dinner on October 10, the…

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Bahrain ranked in the top half (27th) of 64 global economies on the 2023 Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Talent Ranking, climbing 8 positions since 2022 and placing 2nd in the Arab World. The rankings assess three factors of…

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