Bahrain Awards Golden Licenses to Four Major Projects Valued at $3.89 Billion
During the Gateway Gulf 2026 forum, the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the granting of 'Golden Licenses' to four large-scale projects totaling $3.89 billion in investment. These projects span critical sectors including aviation logistics, real estate, and information technology, signaling a significant push toward economic diversification beyond the oil sector. The approved initiatives include a regional MRO facility by DHL at Bahrain International Airport, three major aviation connectivity projects led by Capital A (the parent company of AirAsia), a luxury waterfront development in Amwaj by Meliá and Infracorp, and the establishment of Digital City Bahrain as an ICT innovation hub. These investments are supported by the 'Team Bahrain' public-private partnership model and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). With non-oil activities already accounting for approximately 86% of the nation's GDP, these projects aim to solidify Bahrain's position as a regional hub for logistics, tourism, and digital technology.
Topics: Aviation MRO Economic Diversification Gateway Gulf 2026 Golden License Logistics