Bahrain has an exciting range of opportunities in four of the best industries to invest in globally. When making a financial investment, understanding which industries are growing is vital, and tourism, real estate, education and healthcare are proving to be some of the fastest growing industries in 2019. Besides their industry growth rates, these sectors benefit from Bahrain’s exceptional beauty and centralised location in the GCC.
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.
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)
3.4%
growth in real estate & business services in the first half of 2019 (BEQ, Sep 2018)
USD 85 billion
total GCC healthcare spend by 2021
25% increase
in Bahrain private school enrolments 2013-17
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.
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. nvestors will find that Bahrain helps them succeed.
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.
With its idyllic island aesthetic, premium accommodation and abundant exciting activities, Bahrain is a place where visitors tend to return to.
Bahrain is resolutely pro-business. We have taken great care to create the optimum conditions for investment, with particular advantages for tourism-based enterprises.
Bahrain maintains liberal policies and invests in infrastrucutre to grow tourist numbers and ensure your business prospers.
Bahrain makes running a business simpler, easier, and more profitable.
In Bahrain, you can operate your business with minimal government intervention and no free zone restrictions, with 100% foreign ownership.
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.
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.
In Bahrain, we believe in reducing your expenditure, so that you operate cost-effectively. Total operational costs are 30% lower than in other GCC hubs.
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.
Bahrain is responding to increased visitor numbers by continued investment, boosting Bahrain’s transport to Saudi Arabia and expanding Bahrain International Airport.
An overview of investment opportunities across the Tourism, Real Estate, Healthcare and Education industries.
