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Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) concluded a successful five-day strategic visit to the US, aiming to boost American investment into the kingdom’s key growth sectors.
Led by Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain EDB chief executive officer Noor Al Khulaif the delegation visited Los Angeles and San Francisco from September 29 to October 3.
The mission focused on showcasing Bahrain’s competitive edge and ease of business to leading US firms in financial services, manufacturing, and ICT.
The EDB held a series of high-level meetings and networking dinners with prospective investors, highlighting Bahrain’s supportive ecosystem and skilled talent for companies seeking to access regional growth across the Gulf.
The trip also secured a Bloomberg interview, where Ms Al Khulaif affirmed the strong US-Bahrain ties and the kingdom’s commitment to advancing technology and innovation as a global business hub.
A key event was a networking dinner in San Francisco, co-hosted with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Technology Review.
Ms Al Khulaif and MIT Tech Review chief executive Elizabeth Bramson led the event, attended by C-suite executives from the Bay Area’s tech and AI scene. Discussions focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation and competitiveness, highlighting Bahrain’s progress in fostering a digital-first economy.
The strategic visit reinforces the long-standing US-Bahrain economic partnership, enhanced by the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) and the US Trade Zone and Free Trade Agreement.
US direct investment in Bahrain is robust, climbing 38.6 per cent from $387.4 million in 2020 to $537m in 2024.
The US was Bahrain’s 10th-largest investor in 2024, with major firms like Amazon Web Services and Citibank operating locally.
The EDB’s mission underscores Bahrain’s commitment to attracting strategic foreign investment and cementing its position as a regional hub for financial services, manufacturing, and digital innovation.
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