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Bahrain announces investments across industry, technology and tourism
At the Gulf Gateway 2026 forum in Bahrain, companies and officials announced investments and partnerships across industry, technology, finance, health, tourism and education.
Amiri Industries launched plans for Bahrain’s first power transformer factory in Hidd, which is intended to meet local demand and reduce reliance on imports.
British technology company LexisNexis Technologies said it would begin operations in Bahrain, while Visa plans to open an office there in 2027.
Telecom company Batelco also signed a five-year agreement to provide Gulf Air Group with network, cloud and satellite connectivity services.
Health and tourism projects backed by Bahrain’s Tamkeen are expected to create more than 320 jobs, including over 200 at a planned medical facility.
A surf park project is expected to open this year and attract around 300,000 visitors annually.
The announcements reflect Bahrain’s effort to attract investment and expand employment, with projects also aimed at serving Gulf and international markets.
Bahrain announced investments and partnerships across industry, technology, aviation, finance, health, tourism, education and real estate at the Gulf Gateway 2026 forum.
The announcements included Bahrain’s first electrical power transformer factory, a Visa office planned for 2027 and a new liquidity fund.
A healthcare facility with 20 medical specialties is expected to provide more than 200 jobs.
A tourism project at Bahrain Surf Park is expected to support more than 120 jobs for Bahrainis and attract about 300,000 visitors a year.
The projects reflect Bahrain’s effort to attract investment, expand job opportunities and strengthen links with regional and international markets.
- Who
- Bahrain’s Economic Development Board organized the forum, where companies and investors announced projects and partnerships.
- What
- A package of investments, agreements and expansion plans across several sectors was announced.
- When
- The announcements were made during the fourth Gulf Gateway forum on November 1 and 2, 2026.
- Where
- Bahrain, including the Hidd area and Bilaj Al Jazayer.
- Why
- The announcements aim to attract investment, expand job opportunities and strengthen Bahrain’s links with regional and international markets.
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Bahrain’s Economic Development Board held the fourth Gulf Gateway forum, where investments, agreements and expansion projects were announced.
Visa plans to open an office in Bahrain.
- Transformer factory
- First in Bahrain; planned for a 23,000-square-metre site in Hidd
- Healthcare facility
- 20 medical specialties; more than 200 jobs expected
- Bahrain Surf Park
- More than 52,000 square metres; about 300,000 visitors expected annually
- ASB Capital
- Manages assets worth $10.2 billion; announced a sharia-compliant liquidity fund
- Visa office
- Planned to open in Bahrain in 2027