Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries represent one of the world's greatest development success stories. As the region makes strides towards ambitious economic diversification targets, numerous highly attractive investment opportunities emerge.
GCC's GDP reached US$2.12 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$3 trillion by 2030 with a further increase to US$6 trillion by 2050 if the growth rates continues on the current pace, according to the World Bank. With over US$30 billion worth of strategic projects in its pipeline, the Kingdom of Bahrain is no exception. Non-oil contribution to GDP was 84% in 2023, making it the most diversified economy in the Gulf.
The Kingdom’s sophisticated and expanding infrastructure, coupled with pro-innovation, investor-supportive policies and a highly skilled talent pool, provide a business-friendly environment for organisations of all sizes and in all sectors to thrive, with financial services, manufacturing, logistics, information & communication technology, and tourism continuing to grow year on year.
Gateway Gulf is a unique invitation-only forum offering the opportunity for global businesses and investors to:
Directly engage with the architects of the GCC’s development success story
Gain priority access to the GCC’s leading investable projects
Experience Bahrain’s contributions towards the development of the region
Explore opportunities for developing your presence in Bahrain
The Investment Forum programme will feature forward-looking plenary sessions and audience-tailored workshops exploring the region’s most promising investment opportunities and how global trends play out in the region. With a view to revealing actionable insights and fostering collaboration, the Forum will explore key opportunities in the Kingdom’s key sectors: financial services, manufacturing, logistics, information & communication technology, and tourism.
Participants will benefit from a highly personalised agenda that offers not only the Investment Forum programme but also private meetings, project site visits and cultural experiences to facilitate mutually beneficial and tangible investment opportunities.
Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board with the support of senior officials across the Kingdom’s finance, investment and industry portfolio, Gateway Gulf is reflective of the Team Bahrain approach, in which private and public sector cooperation is championed to create an innovative and attractive investment environment for businesses to succeed. Whether passing a new regulation or analysing the feasibility of launching a niche idea to market, Team Bahrain works with empathy and drive to connect investors to the key decision makers that matter.
The Forum’s second edition will welcome an intimate high-level gathering of the top 250 business leaders, investors and senior-government officials from leading markets across the GCC, Asia, Europe and America.
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) is an investment promotion agency with overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom of Bahrain and supporting initiatives that enhance the Kingdom’s robust investment climate. Bahrain EDB works with governments and both current and future investors to identify opportunities, communicate key strengths and initiatives, and enable economic growth through strategic investments. For more information on the Bahrain EDB visit www.bahrainedb.com.
If you are interested in participating or would like to receive additional information about the Forum, please contact us.
