Sector overview
Bahrain is building the capacity to support its growing tourism industry, as well as three other important sectors. Healthcare is a new, high-potential market for investors with significant opportunities in the technology space. Education is also emerging as a key focus that achieves success through generating skills and promoting improvement. Real estate stock has had a few more years to develop, and the market continues to mature and strengthen.
Source: Statista
69 countries
With access to visa on arrival and e-visas for another 114 countries. Driving demand for business.
3rd in Middle East
for travel and tourism competitiveness (World Economic Forum)
4.7%
growth in real estate & business services in Q3 2020 (BEQ report, as of January 2022)
USD 165 billion
total GCC healthcare expenditure prediction for 2022
25% increase
in Bahrain private school enrolments 2013-17
Discover Bahrain’s strengths, sector by sector
Tourism, real estate, education and healthcare are some of the fastest growing industries of the next decade. Each sector has significant growth and investment advantages making them among the best sectors to invest in for 2019 and beyond. The following pages have in-depth information on each industry.
Tourism
Real Estate
Education
Healthcare
Invest in the Gulf’s most distinctive destination
Over the years, the Kingdom’s liberal economy has created an environment where industries can thrive, particularly those in the tourism market. These companies are supported by an advanced tourism infrastructure, business-friendly policies and tourism opportunities unique to the Gulf. Investors will find that Bahrain helps them succeed.
Location, location, location
Bahrain is extremely accessible: flight time to the rest of the GCC is less than one hour, and over 300 million people are within two hours’ travel.
A tourist’s paradise
With its idyllic island aesthetic, premium accommodation and abundant exciting activities, Bahrain is a place where visitors tend to return to.
An investment environment
Bahrain is resolutely pro-business. We have taken great care to create the optimum conditions for investment, with particular advantages for tourism-based enterprises.
Driving demand for your business
Bahrain maintains liberal policies and invests in infrastructure to grow tourist numbers and ensure your business prospers.
Launched in 2016, Visit Bahrain is an inbound destination management company that provides comprehensive services for tourism, conventions, meetings and other special events.
All of the factors for business success
Bahrain makes running a business simpler, easier, and more profitable.
Commercial freedom
In Bahrain, you can operate your business with minimal government intervention and no free zone restrictions, with 100% foreign ownership.
A stable economy
Tourism is growing fast and long-term prudence means that Bahrain’s economy is healthy. Steady real GDP growth is matched by low inflation and low unemployment.
Ideal staff for the industry
The local workforce in Bahrain is not only well-educated, but known to be ready and willing to provide exceptional and warm service to visitors.
Low costs and taxes
In Bahrain, we believe in reducing your expenditure, so that you operate cost-effectively. Total operational costs are 51% lower than in other GCC hubs.
An attractive climate during winter months
When other parts of the world are cold and wet, Bahrain stays dry and hot. It’s an ideal island getaway and exciting destination, all at once.
Robust infrastructure
Bahrain is responding to increased visitor numbers by continued investment, boosting Bahrain’s transport to Saudi Arabia and expanding Bahrain International Airport.
