The number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operating in the GCC has grown in the decade to 2017. The value of these SWFs – created to invest and manage the huge sums of money flowing into the region from hydrocarbons sales – stood at $2.9trn in March 2017, according to the SWF Institute (SWFI), representing 38.5% of the global total.
For much of its history, Bahrain was the name for the eastern coast of Arabia. Bahrain means “two seas” in Arabic, and although it is unclear which two seas the name refers to, it has recently come to identify the 33 natural islands of the Awal archipelago.
Recognised by the government as an engine for growth, economic diversification and social cohesion, the ICT sector in Bahrain is expected to play a vital role in enabling the kingdom to achieve its ambition of becoming a regional centre for digital technology. Since ownership was liberalised in the early 21st century, the telecoms industry has made a direct contribution to the development of...
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Bahrain, and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular visitors.
This chapter contains an overview of the legal framework in which local and international investors operate in Bahrain, including a look at the laws governing business in the kingdom and an explanation of the rules covering bankruptcy proceedings.
This chapter contains a viewpoint from Hatim Q Zu’bi, Partner, Zu’bi & Partners.
This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Bahrain, including the new financial requirements that are set to affect banks’ financial reporting and the issues under the spotlight as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
This chapter contains a viewpoint from Ahmed Alsulaiman, Managing Partner, KSI – Bahrain Consultants &...
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