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Bahrain Titanium (BTI), founded by the leadership of metals powerhouse Interlink, announced it has commenced construction of a pioneering titanium production facility, marking the first integrated titanium plant in the Middle East.
The industrial project, which received a Golden Licence in 2024, is set to strengthen Bahrain’s position as a global manufacturing and export hub for critical materials. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf investment forum.
The first stage of the project, located in the Askar industrial zone, involves an investment of $200 million. This phase will feature state-of-the-art electron beam and vacuum arc melting furnaces, enabling an annual production of 4,000 tonnes of commercially pure (CP) titanium slabs and 1,500 tonnes of grade 5 titanium ingots.
These high-grade materials will supply critical industrial sectors, including desalination, marine, chemical processing, and power generation. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
Bahrain EDB chief of business development Ali Al Mudaifa said BTI is “a testament to the kingdom’s capabilities and growing appeal as a manufacturing and export hub for critical materials.”
He highlighted Bahrain’s competitive value proposition and investor-friendly regulatory framework.
Igor Raykhelson, chairman of BTI, emphasised the project’s long-term vision. “Stage 1 establishes Bahrain as a reliable industrial producer. Stage 2 positions us to contribute meaningfully to global supply chains for critical aerospace and medical-grade components,” he said.
The facility’s planned second phase will elevate production capacity to 10,000 tonnes annually, focusing on advanced materials for the aerospace, medical, and healthcare industries. BTI aims for Bahrain to become a comprehensive hub across the entire titanium value chain.
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