Bahrain Economic Development Board

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with the overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom and supporting initiatives that enhance the investment climate.

The EDB works with the government and both current and prospective investors to ensure that Bahrain’s investment climate is attractive, to communicate the key strengths, and to identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment.

The EDB focuses on several economic sectors that capitalise on Bahrain's competitive advantages. These sectors include Financial Services, Manufacturing, ICT, Tourism & Leisure, Logistics and Transport.

The Bahrain EDB Board is chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister and includes representatives of the Bahraini Government and private sector.