Economy

Bahrain Economy

The kingdom of Bahrain, renowned for its open markets and one of the most vibrant financial industries in the region, has faced economic headwinds in recent years. Lower oil prices have affected the many corporates that have chosen Manama as a base for their regional operations, and a stubborn fiscal deficit has resulted in a record-high level of public debt. The government has responded with a process of financial adjustment that is slowly narrowing the fiscal gap, but its longer-term solution to the economic challenges it faces rests on wider reform initiatives that aim to build on the kingdom’s already relatively diversified economy.

This chapter contains an interview with Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive, Bahrain Economic Development Board; and Mahmood Al Kooheji, CEO, Mumtalakat.

Cover of The Report: Bahrain 2018

The Report

This chapter is from the Bahrain 2018 report. Explore other chapters from this report.

Interviews & Viewpoints

Sketch of Mahmood H Alkooheji, CEO, Mumtalakat
Mahmood H Alkooheji, CEO, Mumtalakat: Interview

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