Information Brochures
A number of brochures about Bahrain are available here as digital downloads.
Brochures
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| | Investing in Bahrain Brochure
Bahrain is a premium investment location through its diverse sectors, focusing on its growing and stable economy, its constantly enhanced business climate, and the attractive lifestyle it has to offer. An overview of key business indicators is also included.
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 | | Living in Bahrain Brochure
In a country where the hospitality is legendary, you’ll always be welcomed with a friendly smile. Welcome to a culture that can trace its roots back some 4,000 years. With everything from ancient souks to Saks Fifth Avenue, welcome to the best shopping.
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.jpg?n=2377 "Investors Guide 2010") | | Setting Up a Business in Bahrain 2010
A systematic guide to setting up a business in Bahrain, covering all aspects of a business start-up from the commercial registration process to the post-registration services that follow.
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 | | Building Our Future: The EDB Annual Report 2009
The operating review for 2009 focuses on the hard work behind the launch of the Vision 2030 and National Economy. Also outlines the board's activities and achivements during 2009.
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Fact Sheets .jpg?n=9078 "Investing in Bahrain (cut-down)") | | Overview of Business Opportunities in Bahrain
What makes Bahrain so Business Friendly? Bahrain is the most mature, well-established business hub in the Middle East, providing the most free, open, liberal, transparent environment for businesses and communities.
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 | | Financial Services in Bahrain
Some of the Gulf's most innovative financial institutions are based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is home to the largest concentration of Islamic banks and insurers in the Middle East - a result of 40 years of leadership in financial services.
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 | | Asset Management in Bahrain
Since the 1970s, our local asset management firms have steadily grown. Today, asset managers distribute more funds from our shores than from anywhere else in the Middle East.
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 | | Insurance in Bahrain
Situated at the centre of one of the fastest-growing insurance markets worldwide, we offer the best market access. The Middle East’s insurance market is expanding exponentially from a low base.
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 | | Manufacturing in Bahrain
With the entire GC highly dependent on imports, particularly in manufactured and industrial goods, servicing cutomers is critical.The two-page fact sheet offers pertinent information on energy prices, cost of mechanics and infrastructure environment, quickly and at a glance.
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 | | Business & Professional Services in Bahrain
Bahrain is located at the heart of the Gulf, perfectly placed to give the business and professional service sector unrivalled access to new clients in these markets.
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 | | Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Bahrain
The Bahrain information and communication technology (ICT) market is expected to reach $375 billion by 2010, due to high demand for IT products and services from both public and private sectors.
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Case Studies
 | | American Express Case Study
When American Express first established its headquarters for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Bahrain in 1979, the Kingdom’s skilled workforce and robust telecommunications infrastructure stood out as its primary attractions. The same advantages still hold true today.
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 | | BNP Paribas Case Study
Bahrain’s experienced regulator, liberal business environment, competitive costs and attractive lifestyle have made it the obvious location for the bank’s Gulf headquarters for more than three decades. With the Middle East’s financial sector growing in importance, selecting the right base for a regional headquarters is of paramount importance.
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 | | Ernst & Young Case Study
With Ernst & Young’s Middle Eastern business expanding, Bahrain is the ideal gateway to the region – providing short flying times to neighbouring countries, an open economy, well-educated staff, competitive costs and a comfortable social environment. All of which helps to explain why the professional services giant has recently celebrated 80 successful years in Bahrain.
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 | | Kraft Case Study
When looking for a factory location in the Gulf, Kraft selected Bahrain for its free market environment, proximity to Saudi Arabia and skilled local workforce. As Kraft’s regional sales have rapidly expanded, this has yielded huge import duty and freight savings.
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Newsletters
 | | E-Newsletter N°1
Includes an editorial by Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the EDB, latest EDB news and facts & figures.
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 | | E-Newsletter N°2
The second issue of the e-newsletter includes an editorial by H.E. Rasheed M. Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain about corporate governance, a piece on Bahrain's regulatory environment, facts and figures on Bahrain's booming insurance sector and the latest EDB news.
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Investment opportunities
Bahrain offers significant investment opportunities in several important economic sectors, including: