A dynamic, diversified economy at the heart of the Gulf.
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~17% of GDP. 400+ licensed institutions. Leading Islamic finance hub with AAOIFI and IIFM headquartered in Bahrain.
~18% of GDP. BAPCO refinery capacity of 267,000 bpd. Major offshore oil field discovered in 2018 boosting reserves significantly.
~14% of GDP. ALBA is one of world's largest aluminum smelters. Growing petrochemicals, food processing, and ship repair.
Major projects: Bahrain Metro, Diyar Al-Muharraq, and tourism infrastructure. Construction contributes ~7% of GDP.
11M+ visitors annually. F1 Grand Prix, cultural tourism, and MICE events. National tourism strategy targets significant growth.
AWS cloud region, FinTech Bay hub, and CBB Regulatory Sandbox. Growing data center and digital economy sector.
Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 aims to shift from an oil-dependent economy to a diversified, knowledge-based economy. Key pillars include:
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