Bahrain’s capital markets have faced headwinds in recent years, as the world has confronted the Covid-19 pandemic, volatility in commodity markets and the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite these challenges, the kingdom continues to exercise an important influence on regional capital markets, attract international investors and provide a sound platform for listed companies to...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Bahrain 2022
Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Bahrain 2022
Bahrain is home to one of the region’s most vibrant financial sectors, with financial services rivalling oil and gas in terms of economic importance. Indeed, by late 2021 the financial sector had overtaken hydrocarbons as the largest contributor to the economy. The Islamic finance sector is also strong, with Bahrain ranking fourth out of 135 countries and second in the MENA region in terms of...
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.
What can local banks do to provide more support for economic diversification, and which sectors have the greatest potential to catalyse growth?
Economic update | Focus Report: Post-pandemic trends and opportunities on African stock exchanges
28 Jul 2022
Although stock exchanges on the continent were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, recovery is starting to take shape.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ayman Kandeel, CEO, AXA Egypt: Interview from The Report: Egypt 2022
How have the Covid-19 pandemic and the roll out of universal health coverage affected demand for insurance in the local market?