Bahrain Attracts $1.52B in Investments Across 75 Projects, Creating 4,300 Jobs
TDT | Manama
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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), affirmed that Bahrain’s ongoing successes in expanding investment opportunities and attracting increased foreign and local investments serve as a strong motivation to continue working as one unified team. These efforts aim to achieve further accomplishments that fulfill the kingdom’s investment aspirations and strengthen its economic position, supporting the comprehensive developmental goals under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HRH Prince Salman emphasized that attracting new investment opportunities not only creates more high-quality prospects for citizens but also fuels national economic growth and advances development pathways. These steps are key to achieving greater economic diversification and the kingdom’s broader developmental objectives.
The remarks came during a meeting of the Economic Development Board, chaired by HRH Prince Salman at the EDB headquarters in Bahrain Bay. The meeting was attended by HRH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King; HRH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian and Youth Affairs; His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister; His Excellency Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; and several senior officials and board members.
During the session, the board reviewed its achievements over the past period, including detailed data gathered from key global markets. The discussion also addressed major global economic developments and strategies to attract investments in priority sectors, thereby supporting economic development initiatives and promoting diversification.
HRH Prince Salman highlighted that recent official visits to friendly and allied countries, along with agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during these visits, are expected to accelerate investment growth in Bahrain and further advance developmental pathways. He stressed the importance of monitoring the outcomes of these visits and leveraging them to maximize the kingdom’s economic and investment potential.
In the meeting, Her Excellency Mrs. Noor bint Ali Al Khalifa, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board, presented the direct investments attracted by the EDB during the first nine months of 2025, which reached approximately USD 1.52 billion.
These investments came through 75 local and international projects, comprising 43% new projects and 57% expansions of existing companies in Bahrain. The tourism sector accounted for the largest share of direct investments, followed by financial services, industry, and information and communications technology. These projects are expected to create over 4,300 jobs within three years.
The meeting also reviewed emerging sectors aligned with market trends, anticipated to contribute additional sustainable economic growth. Updates on the Golden Residency Initiative were discussed, along with strategic projects demonstrating long-term impact, expected to further stimulate overall economic activity.
The Board reviewed the Bahrain EDB’s progress and assessed global market developments. Discussions covered global economic trends and strategies to attract investment across priority sectors, supporting growth and diversification.
His Royal Highness noted the role of official visits in attracting investments, announcements, agreements, and memoranda of understanding, which help facilitate quality economic opportunities in the Kingdom. His Royal Highness stressed the need to follow up on the outcomes of these visits to maximise their benefits and reinforce the Kingdom’s strategic economic and investment position.
During the meeting, HE Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, reviewed the Board’s achievements in 2025. In the first nine months of the year, Bahrain EDB attracted USD 1.52 billion in direct investments from 75 local and international projects. Of these, 43% represented new capital investments and 57% were expansions of existing investments in the Kingdom.
The tourism sector accounted for the largest share of diversified direct investments, followed by financial services, manufacturing, and ICT. These cumulative investments are projected to generate more than 4,300 jobs over a three-year period.
The Board also examined emerging sectors with a strong potential for economic growth and market resilience. Updates were presented on the Golden License initiative, highlighting strategic projects that have demonstrated long-term value creation and are expected to further contribute to economic activity and prosperity.
HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials and members of the Bahrain EDB Board of Directors, also attended the meeting.
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