Bahrain pioneered oil production in the Middle East beginning in the 1930s, establishing the region’s initial framework for the petroleum industry. Some 90 years later oil and gas operations comprise 18% of GDP, with the economy well diversified to host established financial services and industrial sectors, as well as unique tourism offerings.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2020
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC): Interview from The Report: Bahrain 2020
What is the strategy for developing local human resources for the new airport terminal?
Articles & Analysis | Large-scale projects and vehicle-sharing platforms enhance urban mobility from The Report: Bahrain 2020
Around the globe urban transport is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors alike are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However,...
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain modernises transport through big-ticket projects from The Report: Bahrain 2020
With investment rising despite subdued recent growth, Bahrain’s transport sector remains an important and dynamic non-oil growth driver. The kingdom’s public transportation, aviation, maritime and roadway infrastructure are set to undergo a dramatic transformation in the coming years, as the country implements a host of big-ticket projects...
Articles & Analysis | Roadworks to reduce congestion in Bahrain from The Report: Bahrain 2020
While the King Hamad Causeway is the most high-profile road transport project under development in Bahrain, the government is also moving to invest heavily in its domestic road network, with work set to resume on upgrades that had been stalled for years. Easing congestion and improving logistics networks are high priorities for Bahraini...