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BAHRAIN INVEST

The third quarter of 2020 saw increasing economic shifts due to COVID-19, with entire industries facing sudden and sweeping changes from supply chain shocks and a newly quarantined workforce. These shifts however illuminated new opportunities; primarily, a burgeoning focus towards comprehensive digital transformation. Through collaboration and a commitment to continuing to support economic growth, Bahrain has been able to treat COVID-19 as a catalyst for transformation – an approach based on long-term digitalisation efforts that pre-date the advent of the pandemic.

Thought Leadership

How Bahrain plans to navigate the digital road ahead

The financial services industry, which traditionally relies on physical transactions, is facing increased challenges during the pandemic. Bahrain EDB's Dalal Buhejji writes how the sudden shock of COVID-19 on global financial systems means there has never been a better time for the industry to digitally transform.

Featured Stories

COVID-19 and digital transformation in the financial services sector

Find out what EDB's Dalal Buhejji has to say on the new challenges faced by the financial services industry and the ways in which firms need to revolutionise the way they do business in the age of COVID-19.

The Economist x Bahrain EDB: Innovating through tech in the GCC

Increased global competition and outdated business models are only some of the challenges that the GCC faces in its quest for holistic digital transformation. Learn about the opportunities that digitisation and diversification bring in this report and webinar held with The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Manama is named the most financially attractive city in the world

High salaries, low cost of living and almost zero taxes are some of the reasons why Manama has earned its top spot as the most financially attractive city in the world in AIRINC’s Global 150 Cities Index. Find out how we got here and why Bahrain is the destination of choice.

MENA E-Sports Gaming: A new global frontier

The MENA market is at the forefront of a gaming industry boom, with COVID-19’s stay-in-place measures accelerating this momentum exponentially. With national 5G adoption and a young, tech-driven population, Bahrain is particularly suited to lead the way.

How six startups are shaping the future of Bahrain's digital economy

Under the pandemic, our startups stepped up their services to help Bahrainis better acclimate to the new normal. Find out how startups like an online grocery service, pharmacy delivery app, and an education communication platform led the way into making Bahrain one of the top five fastest growing startup ecosystems in the world.

The King Fahd Causeway and post-COVID digitalisation in action

One of the busiest border crossings in the Middle East, the King Fahd Causeway harnessed AI to streamline its customs process. Learn about how smart logistics is being deployed across Bahrain to help bolster global supply chains.

What is trending in the real estate market of 2020?

Despite global setbacks, the real estate market in Bahrain is already indicating the road forward. Businesses and retail investors who want to lock in capital values should consider these top emerging trends in real estate. Find out what they are, and how digitisation is helping drive this sector's growth.

Company Successes

Healthcare, FinTech and retail stand out in another strong quarter for Team Bahrain

Despite the ongoing global impact of the pandemic, Bahrain has remained resilient. Robust government support with a focus on small business has rendered Q3 another successful quarter for the Kingdom, with new successes spanning the healthcare, startups, FinTech and retail sectors.