Bahrain

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…

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…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Bahrain over 2021-2040, with single person becoming the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023, the fastest household expenditure growth is set…

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 is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…

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…

This report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Bahrain. In 2021, the country’s economy expanded in real terms, driven by increasing domestic consumption,…

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…