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For businesses who are considering setting up Gulf operations based in Bahrain, the Business Development team at the EDB is the first point of contact to assist investors in assessing feasibility (costs, infrastructure, workforce requirements, regulatory/legal/tax), fit and market opportunity – which given our strategic location and transport infrastructure – includes not only Bahrain, but also the Gulf states and the wider Middle East North Africa markets.

The department is comprised of a team of sector specialists and relationship managers who can answer questions and provide sector-specific assessments and information. They can also share case examples of other companies that have set up in Bahrain, and make introductions as appropriate.

Depending on your requirements, a relationship manager from the EDB will help assess the business case and opportunity in more detail.  Based on the assessment phase, the relationship manager will refer your business to the Bahrain Investment Centre which offers an efficient and helpful one-stop-shop for setting up a business when a decision to invest is made, the relationship manager will liaise with the relevant Ministries as well as the business community to ease the process of setting up.  For example, they can make introductions to the Labour Fund which can in turn support in the education and training of Bahraini employees.  Finally, EDB’s true point of difference is in its Aftercare Programme, which seeks to help companies succeed not just in the set-up phase, but continues to support them once they are up and running.  The EDB recognises the need to help companies not just in the short-term to attract their investment, but to enable them to succeed in the long-game – to everyone’s mutual benefit.

We encourage you to visit Bahrain, and discover our unique advantages as the Gulf’s most business-friendly gateway to the Middle East.  Upon your visit, the EDB will schedule a tailored visit programme, introduce you to key people in your industry and familiarize you with what Bahrain can offer your business.

When you choose Bahrain, you will continue to receive our support after you set up your business. Business Friendly Bahrain is not just about bringing you here; ultimately it is about helping you succeed.