The oil sector of the economy shrank 14.7% from a year earlier in the first quarter of 2018, impacted by a one-off maintenance-related reduction in oil production. Although the Kingdom…

Bahrain’s move to become a high tech financial hub could be undermined by concerns over its external financing position, a more hardline authoritarian streak, and diplomatic rift with Qatar. Economic…

Bahrain, a middle-income economy, is heavily dependent on its hydrocarbons industry. Oil and natural gas are the major growth drivers to the Bahraini economy, accounting for around 20% of GDP…

Bahrain’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased dramatically over the past few years, thanks in part to government programs liberalising the country’s economy and encouraging FDI. Bahrain’s cumulative FDI value…

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are an integral part of Bahrain’s economic landscape. They account for over 70% of all private sector jobs, and nearly 30% of the country’s GDP.…