Bahrain has ascended five places to 62nd in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by StartupBlink, reversing a seven-spot drop from the previous year, propelled by a growth rate exceeding 40 per cent – the seventh-highest among 117 ranked nations.
Manama, the capital, has returned to the Middle East’s top 10 startup ecosystems, securing 10th place after jumping four spots .