57% of Bahraini Women Set to Launch Businesses
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain is witnessing a remarkable surge in women-led entrepreneurship, with 57% of Bahraini women planning to launch their own businesses within the next three years, a rate higher than that of men.
This was revealed at the launch ceremony of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Bahrain National Report 2024/2025 and the Special Report on Women’s Entrepreneurship 2024/2025. Contribution The Royal University for Women (RUW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has launched reports, marking Bahrain’s first contribution to GEM’s internationally benchmarked research.
The reports provide unprecedented insights into Bahrain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, revealing that the Kingdom has achieved 7th place out of 56 global economies in the National and Global Entrepreneurship Index.
Bahrain exceeded the global average in 10 out of 13 key pillars, scoring highest in physical infrastructure and cultural and social standards.
Proud
“This shows that Bahrain not only keeps pace with global developments but also excels in many areas. We are especially proud that 57% of Bahraini women plan to launch their own businesses within the next three years, a rate higher than that of men,” said Professor Riyad Hamzah, President of RUW.
RUW has played a central role in preparing these landmark studies through its College of Business and Law and the pioneering Women’s Research Centre, the first of its kind in the region.
Entrepreneurship study
Dr. Christelle Comair, Head of the Women’s Research Centre, told The Daily Tribune, “The center was established two years ago to conduct studies based on evidence-based data. The entrepreneurship study is one of the most important studies we’ve done. Researchers and policymakers need reliable data, and that’s why it’s so important to Bahrain.”
The GEM reports provide internationally comparable data across 56 economies, measuring both the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI) and key indicators from the Adult Population Survey (APS), offering insights into entrepreneurial perceptions, intentions, and activities.
Bahrain’s participation in this global study highlights a strong and promising entrepreneurial ecosystem, with women at the forefront of innovation and growth.
RUW will continue to lead the Global Entrepreneurship Observatory project next year, building a long-term database to monitor trends and opportunities in entrepreneurship.
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