Think Bahrain - Manufacturing Sector - Invest in Bahrain

Think you know Bahrain? Think again. Exclusive KPMG Cost of Doing Business Manufacturing report. Review of the typical costs associated with operating a manufacturing firm in the GCC. Direct Cost Comparison. Analyzes setup, utility, operational costs and other business-critical comparisons. Indirect Cost Comparison. An overview of the average cost of living in the GCC. Download the discover what makes Bahrain the most strategically poised Manufacturing and Logistics hub in the GCC. Building an Attractive Hub for Investment in Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics. Ranked 7th globally for market connectivity in the 2017 Agility Emerging Markets Index, Bahrain is known to be the most efficient and connected Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics base in the Gulf. The Kingdom’s strategic location at the heart of the GCC offers businesses quick and efficient access to every market in the Middle East by road, air and sea, making it an attractive hub for regional and global companies. In order to enhance the transportation of goods and products across the region, and facilitate access to a growing US$ 1.5 trillion market, Bahrain has robust plans for transportation link expansions. Amidst a liberal regulatory environment that permits 100% foreign ownership for most business activities anywhere in the country, not just in Free Zones, Bahrain is moving towards digital manufacturing with the advent of Industry 4.0, creating ‘smart factories’ which can respond to supply line changes in real time.