Bahrain announces $3.89 billion in investments via Golden Licenses

At the Gateway Gulf 2026 forum, the Kingdom of Bahrain announced $3.89 billion in investments across four major projects awarded Golden Licenses. These projects, spanning aviation, logistics, tourism, real estate, and technology, aim to diversify the national economy.

Key developments include:

• DHL will establish its first and only regional aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bahrain International Airport to support its growing fleet.

• Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, will lead three aviation ventures focused on improving flight connections to the Far East and Europe, expanding air cargo, and developing local MRO capabilities.

• Meliá and Infracorp will partner to develop a waterfront project on Amwaj Islands, featuring a five-star hotel and Meliá-branded residences.

• Digital City Bahrain will create a hub for information and communications technology (ICT), innovation, and education to attract technology companies and bolster the digital sector.