Bahrain emerges as key Gulf hub for sustainable investment opportunities
Bahrain took center stage in the global investment landscape as it hosted the official regional launch of the World Investment Report 2025 by UN Trade & Development (UNCTAD) at Swiss-Belhotel, Manama.
The event brought together economists and private sector leaders to explore the latest trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with special attention to Bahrain's evolving investment profile.
The report was launched simultaneously in major cities including New York, London, Tokyo, and Cairo, underscoring its global relevance.
According to the report, in Bahrain greenfield investments, a key indicator of long-term investor confidence, showed remarkable growth.
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In 2024 Greenfield investment doubled, reaching $1.5 billion.
The manufacturing sector saw notable gains, while financial services remained the largest FDI recipient, attracting $2 billion of the total $2.5 billion invested.
Bahrain's financial sector remains a dominant force, accounting for $30 billion of the country's total $46 billion in FDI stock.
It continues to represent the backbone of foreign capital in the Kingdom.
The manufacturing and business services sectors followed, reflecting a diversification push aligned with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.
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