Bahrain

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

Although Bahrain’s political system lacks freedoms and corruption remains pervasive, an extremely low tax burden raises economic freedom. Whilst inflation has again entered negative territory and economic development is moderating, the foreign…

The Manama in Bahrain report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Bahrain over 2021-2040, with single person becoming the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023, the fastest household expenditure growth is set…

This report analyses global production, consumption and prices of aluminium. While leading aluminium production giant, China, is struggling with looming energy crisis and disruptions in supply of raw materials, global production of aluminium is set…

The economy in Bahrain expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and private consumption, capital investment and external demand. However, global economic slowdown, elevated inflationary pressures and tightening financial conditions…

Middle East and Africa ranks the lowest in terms of internet penetration. However, with the affordability of smartphones and increasing investment in ICT, the region is the fastest growing in terms of internet users. Gulf countries outstand with…

This report assesses the business environment in Bahrain, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT adoption and…

Driven by natural increase, Bahrain’s population is set to expand rapidly in 2021-2040, as net migration rates become neutral after 2022. Ageing is set to accelerate with the median age remaining elevated in a regional context, therefore consumer…