Bahrain

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

Global shifts in gender, ageing, migration, housing and education are transforming the size, location and general make-up of households around the globe, with diverse implications for governments and companies. Households insights can help identify…

Bahrain’s ethnic divisions are a great source of political instability, which has been controlled through crackdowns on protests. Exposure to hydrocarbons is an economic risk, but strength in sectors like finance has diversified output and is…

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment has sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical system;…

Understanding the structure, health and potential risks of an economy are important for decision-making within an existing operating environment as well as for expansion strategies. Real GDP growth, inflation and exchange rate fluctuations will…

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

The Manama in Bahrain report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Bahrain’s economy will contract in 2020. The economy will be hampered by Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures such as closure of non-essential businesses, social distancing measures and travel bans. Historically-low oil prices are another…

Travel and tourism is a significant contributor to GDP in Bahrain. The onset of the global pandemic decimated the industry in 2020 and had a significant impact on the country’s economy. All aspects of the industry came to a near halt, leading to the…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

Middle East and Africa ranks the lowest in terms of internet penetration. However, with the affordability of smartphones and increasing investment in ICT, the region is the fastest growing in terms of internet users. Gulf countries outstand with…

Natural increase will be the main driver of population growth Bahrain up to 2040, as net migration moderates. However, foreign citizens will still make up nearly half of the total population over this timeframe. Ageing will accelerate with the median…

Africa and the Middle East’s growing population and high levels of unmet potential all make the region an exciting prospect. However, despite a growing middle class, the largest population growth in 15 out of 20 countries is the lowest income group.…

The region has recovered from economic uncertainties. Over the forecast period, improved stability is expected to continue driving consumer spending. Store-based retailing maintained dominance. Nonetheless, online retail has been gaining importance,…

The report examines how the Shifting Market Frontiers megatrend has evolved over the last 12 months. It provides analysis on how shifting economic power, technology, and population changes are impacting core Shifting Market Frontier megatrends, and…

The energy sector is the key provider for many integral sectors in every economy, such as chemical products, utilities, transport, metal products manufacturing, etc. Over the 2017-2030 period, the energy industry is expected to experience stable…

After a slowdown in 2017, global transport equipment industry is forecast to pick up growth. A recovering automotive industry in emerging countries, strong order backlogs in the aerospace industry and investment in urban railways are expected to…

Local and international community support has allowed renewable energy expansion to gain pace, with even faster growth expected over the period to 2030. Over 2017-2025 the electricity equipment and metal mining industries will experience a…

This briefing examines the top five trends shaping the agriculture industry. The way agriculture businesses and farms are organised is changing in order to achieve higher yields and optimise costs by specialising in certain farm activities, and…