Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (L) and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. [Getty Images] Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (L) and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. [Getty Images]

Bahrain is undergoing the largest transformation in its history.

With internationally competitive fiscal policies, Bahrain is attracting large sums of foreign direct investment.

The result is the creation of a thriving and transparent open market ranked 16th in the world by the Index of Economic Freedom.

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More importantly, Bahrain’s success is built upon strategic and measured investment creating a stable, well diversified economy — a policy that has created a safe haven for hospitality investors and developers.

With this in mind, here are the top 10 reasons to invest in Bahrain

10 reasons to invest in Bahrain

1: A sustainable and diversified economy has protected Bahrain from the full impact of global economic slowdown

2: Competitive fiscal policies, including no corporation tax

3: Bahrain has become a key business hub in the GCC with a long and stable track record

4: Bahrain is liberal and transparent for foreign investors

5: Competitive operational costs for businesses

6: Bahrain is home to one of the most educated and skilled workforces in the Gulf

7: A strong MICE market is already active in Bahrain

8: Expo@Bahrain is set to secure Bahrain’s reputation as a major MICE destination

9: The expansion of Bahrain International Airport is expected to triple the number of visitors

10: A clear tourism strategy is expected from the Bahrain Tourism Authority in 2010

 

To read Lee Jamieson's full report on Bahrain click here.