The Kingdom of Bahrain reported on 7 March that its 'Golden Licence' initiative had attracted a total of USD2.4 billion in investment from nine major projects across diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, ICT and tourism.

The construction industry is a significant component of the Bahraini economy with local and foreign investment in new residential and commercial projects continuing to proliferate through the years.

Bahrain offers a straightforward entry point for foreign investors who are looking to establish a base in the Gulf.

Over the past several years, Bahrain has undertaken significant incremental reforms to open its economy to foreign investment.

This article provides an overview of foreign investment in the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighting the fundamental steps that are required to establish a business in Bahrain by a foreign investor...

Bahrain has significantly expanded its SME definition, increasing the medium enterprise threshold to 250 employees or BHD20 million in annual revenue. More businesses can now qualify for SME status, opening access to government support, preferential financing, procurement advantages and programmes designed to help companies grow and expand.

Centrally located in the Gulf, stable economic climate, business-friendly atmosphere, state-of-art technology, and exceptional business opportunities are sufficient to convince an investor ...