Bahrain has worked hard over the years to position itself as a global financial services centre. The financial sector is the highest contributor to GDP by sector, and its development is integral to ...

Bahrain’s transport sector is pivotal in the island kingdom’s economic landscape, driving trade and commerce, logistical connectivity and tourism growth. The strategic location of Bahrain in the heart ...

Bahrain's economy is accelerating, fuelled by a dynamic private sector and increasing foreign interest. Relatively low inflation has added to the kingdom’s appeal as a place to do business, while ...

Bahrain’s capital markets are targeting increased activity, with the GCC region in the midst of a sustained initial public offering (IPO) boom. Key corporate and government entities are looking to ...

As Saudi Arabia pursues its programme of economic diversification as part of its Vision 2030 roadmap, the country’s transport networks and logistics industry are set to play a key role in achieving ...

The health care and education systems in Bahrain have improved significantly over the last six decades. The kingdom brought forth basic compulsory education in 1919 and a health-for-all policy in 1959 ...

While oil and gas may be the first industry that many people associate with the Gulf, the non-oil sector is by far the most dominant component of Bahrain’s economy. In 2023 the non-oil sector was ...

With a long history as a centre for hotels and hospitality in the Gulf region, Bahrain is embarking on a journey to propel its tourism sector forwards. This move comes on the back of solid growth over ...

Saudi Arabia holds 17% of global oil reserves and is the birthplace of Islam, giving it significant geopolitical importance. Since its independence in 1932 and the discovery of oil in 1938, the ...

The global tourism sector is gradually recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the UN Tourism’s World Tourism Barometer published in September 2024, international tourism ...

Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining sectors are key to its diversification and privatisation efforts, supported by public investment, regulatory reforms and growing foreign direct investment. The ...