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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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Ministers and Global Executives to Converge at the Second Edition…

October 30, 2024

Leading line-up of international experts to explore the topics most relevant to global markets including Investing for Resilience, AI’s transformative Power, and Future-Proofing the Workforce Global industry leaders will converge in Bahrain for the highly anticipated second edition of the…

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Bahrain Set to Host Second Edition of Gateway Gulf in…

October 24, 2024

Unveiling the theme ‘Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region’- the invitation-only forum is set to welcome ministerial and business leaders from across the most powerful economies in the world Bahrain is gearing up to host the second edition of Gateway…

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Bahrain-based Cybersecurity Firm CTM360 Announces Expansion

October 22, 2024

Guided by an ambitious global growth strategy, “Cybersecurity from Bahrain to the World”, CTM360’s expansion will create 120 job opportunities in Bahrain over the next 3 years. CTM360, a Bahrain-grown cybersecurity firm, is adding an additional 120 jobs over the…

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Reboot Coding Institute and Raincode Partner to Establish Developer Hub…

October 16, 2024

Reboot Coding Institute (Reboot01), a leading coding institute in Bahrain, and Raincode (raincode.tech), a Scandinavian software solutions provider, announced a strategic partnership today at the Bahrain Pavilion, powered by Tamkeen, on the sidelines of GITEX Global in Dubai. This collaboration…

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Golden Licensed Citi Global Technology Hub Celebrates Three Years of…

October 10, 2024

Citibank, N.A., Bahrain Branch (“Citi Bahrain”) recently celebrated the third anniversary of the establishment of its Global Technology Hub, which holds a Golden License from the Kingdom of Bahrain. A first for the region, the Hub currently provides support to…

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Golden Licensed Citi Global Technology Hub Celebrates Three Years of…

September 29, 2024

Citibank, N.A., Bahrain Branch (“Citi Bahrain”) recently celebrated the third anniversary of the establishment of its Global Technology Hub, which holds a Golden License from the Kingdom of Bahrain. A first for the region, the Hub currently provides support to…

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Crypto.com Receives Payment Service Provider Licence from Central Bank of…

September 19, 2024

Latest approval continues Crypto.com’s expansion, as company looks to grow product offering in the GCC region Crypto.com has received full approval to provide  payment service provider (PSP) services from the Central Bank of Bahrain through its subsidiary registered in the…

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

September 19, 2024

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

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Bahrain EDB Wraps Up Multi-City Visit to India to Promote…

September 17, 2024

At the sidelines of the events Bahrain EDB announced securing investment commitments valued at just under USD 33 million stemming from leading India based companies across multiple sectors Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) successfully wrapped up a week-long visit…

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India-based Semiconductor-Chip-Manufacturer Polymatech Announces Over USD 16 Million Initial Investment…

September 14, 2024

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has secured initial investment commitments valued at over USD 16 million from Polymatech to establish a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bahrain’s Industrial Area of Hidd.   This announcement was made during the island nation investment…

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Bahrain Secures USD 16.65 Million in Investments from Indian Companies

September 12, 2024

Mumbai and Bengaluru events showcase robust investment opportunities in Bahrain to strategic portfolio of Investors With the support of Team Bahrain, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has secured investment commitments valued at USD 16.65 million from three leading…

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Bahrain EDB Announces Multi-City Visit to India to Highlight KeyInvestment…

September 5, 2024

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the island nation’s investment promotion agency, is set to kick off a multi-city tour across India from 9th to 14th September 2024. Led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief…

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Bahrain Gears Up to Host the 2nd Edition of Fintech…

August 21, 2024

The flagship installment of 2024’s Transformation Agenda series will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board with the support of the Central Bank of Bahrain & Bahrain FinTech Bay. Bahrain is gearing up for its…

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AI and Data Analytics Firm ‘Intelligence Lens’ Expands its Global…

August 1, 2024

Intelligence Lens, a leading data analytics services provider and affiliate of AnalytixNow, announced the launch of its new headquarters in Bahrain as part of a strategic move that was facilitated by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The company’s…

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Bahrain EDB Wraps Up a Successful Visit to the UK

July 14, 2024

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) successfully concluded its five-day strategic visit to the United Kingdom (UK). Designed to highlight the investment opportunities in Bahrain through a curated agenda of business meetings and roundtable discussions, the visit culminated at the…

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Bahrain EDB and Harvard Business School Club of the GCC…

June 26, 2024

Manama, Bahrain – 25 June 2024: In a collaborative effort with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), Harvard Business School’s (HBS) Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a non-profit organisation representing over 1,400 HBS alumni in the GCC,…

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Bahrain Attracts Record FDI Inflows of USD 6.8 Billion in…

June 20, 2024

The milestone year-on-year increase from USD 2.8 billion in FDI inflows in 2022 is a testament to Bahrain’s standing as a trusted destination of choice for regional and global investors Manama, Bahrain – 20 June 2024: The island nation of…

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As it Celebrates Two Decades of Success RCSI Medical University…

June 19, 2024

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) announced its plans for the expansion of its campus in a strategic project valued at USD 45 million, as it marked the celebration of its 20th…

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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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