[CLSTR]
API
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [BUSINESS]

2 clusters · 14 sources · 3 days · First seen · Last updated

Bahrain Golden License investment approvals

Overview

During the Gateway Gulf 2026 forum, the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the approval of four large-scale investment projects valued at $3.89 billion under its Golden License program. These initiatives, which span the aviation, real estate, technology, and logistics sectors, are intended to accelerate national economic diversification.

Key developments include the establishment of a regional aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility by DHL at Bahrain International Airport, and three aviation initiatives by Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, to improve passenger connectivity and air cargo. In the real estate and tourism sectors, Meliá and Infracorp will develop a waterfront project on Amwaj Islands featuring a five-star hotel and branded residences. Additionally, Digital City Bahrain will establish a hub for information, communications technology, innovation, and education.

Other related developments include a framework signed by Bahrain Real Estate Investment and Saudi Arabia’s Retal Urban Development for the Bilaj Al Jazayer masterplan, and a memorandum of understanding between the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and EY MENA to create an EY Talent Hub in Bahrain.

Entities

DHL · Bahrain Economic Development Board · Capital A · Infracorp · Meliá

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bahrain announces $3.89 billion in investments via Golden Licenses

    Bahrain has awarded Golden Licenses to four major projects totaling $3.89 billion, covering aviation, logistics, tourism, and technology to drive economic diversification.

  2. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Bahrain awards $3.89 billion in Golden Licenses at Gateway Gulf

    Bahrain has awarded $3.89 billion in Golden Licenses for aviation, real estate, and tech projects at the Gateway Gulf 2026 forum, alongside new real estate and talent development agreements.

Sources

arabnews.pk · bahrainbulletin.com · bigprojectme.com · bizbahrain.com · foodinfotech.com · kosmo.com.my · localbh.com · ltvnews.net · meconstructionnews.com · news.cube-soft.jp · theqldr.com.au · thetechnologyexpress.com · trendsmena.com · vir.com.vn