What are the Best Prospects for U.S. Companies to do Business in Bahrain?
Through this Agreement, Bahrain opened its services market wider than any previous FTA partner. The sectors that appear to be best prospects for new business in Bahrain include: Financial Services Bahrain is a principal financial services hub in the Middle East. Legal, regulatory, and accounting systems in the financial sector (onshore and offshore) are transparent and consistent with international norms. International financial institutions operate in Bahrain, both internationally and domestically, without impediments. Bahrain’s attraction as a financial center is based on its established offshore facilities, free foreign exchange movement, tax-free status, stable Bahraini Dinar-USD foreign exchange rate, established insurance sector, modern telecommunications systems, and prime geographical location among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The financial sector has established itself as a key employment generator for Bahrain. Education & Training Services The establishment