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Thanks to the Golden Licence initiative, which was introduced in April 2023, Bahrain has experienced a noteworthy $2.4 billion in investment inflow from nine diverse projects, representing a major economic leap. Over 3,000 job possibilities are expected to be created by this calculated move, which aims to support economic growth and diversification in a number of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, ICT, and tourism.

Businesses who participate in the Golden Licence programme are granted special perks, including priority in important project milestones like land allocation and white-glove service. Due to its dedication to sectoral growth and digital transformation, as well as its highly trained workforce and government-funded training programmes, Bahrain has become a sought-after location for foreign investors. With a foreign direct investment stock that is over 81 percent of GDP, the kingdom has a competitive advantage over the rest of the world and is a major economic force in the area.

The National Bank of Kuwait’s first greenfield head office outside of its home country, Bahrain Titanium by Interlink Metals & Chemicals, a state-of-the-art data centre and regional submarine cable by Bahrain-born tech company Beyon, and Bahrain Marina, an urban waterfront project, are a few of the notable projects. It is anticipated that these endeavours will make a significant impact on Bahrain’s economy.

The Golden Licence and Bahrain’s business-friendly climate, according to Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, are indications of the kingdom’s dedication to helping companies grow at every phase of their operations. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce’s Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro emphasised Bahrain’s business-friendly environment, forward-thinking laws, and Team Bahrain’s flexibility as important draws for both domestic and foreign businesses.

With the non-oil industry playing a key role, Bahrain’s economy has increased over the previous 20 years, from $9.6 billion in 2002 to $44.4 billion in 2022. A new age of economic diversification and expansion for the kingdom has begun as the financial services industry has significantly eclipsed the oil sector as the biggest contributor to the real GDP.