The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the capital city for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is provided on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as public and private transport options for navigating the country during your stay.
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A wave of labour and regulatory reform is under way in Bahrain, as is an ambitious programme that aims to attract $30bn in investment in the tourism, transport, health, education, construction and real estate sectors. Meanwhile, the Fiscal Balance Programme launched in late 2018 has been updated – taking into account the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact – with a new target of balancing the budget by...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Bahrain 2022
Bahrain has long taken a liberal approach to international trade and investment policy, which it conducts largely in line with its partners in the GCC, especially neighbouring Saudi Arabia. Historically, its closest foreign relations outside the region have been with the US and the UK. Initially built around the defence industry, these ties have expanded over the years to areas such as...
After weathering a series of global and regional challenges in recent years, Bahrain is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic with strong growth, rising government revenue and a new plan for the future economy. As energy and tourism earnings recover, the kingdom aims to generate sustainable long-term growth opportunities through new sector strategies and transformational infrastructure projects.
The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the capital city for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is laid out on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as on public and private transport options for navigating during your stay.
Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Qatar 2022
After weathering a succession of external shocks in recent years, Qatar’s trade and investment outlook is promising in the short and medium term. Years of low oil and gas prices, the 2017-21 economic blockade and the Covid-19 pandemic have all affected the flow of cross-border commrce and finance. The authorities are leveraging the 2022 FIFA World Cup to showcase Qatar’s wider economic...