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Empowering female entrepreneurs in the Middle East
With the right support, female entrepreneurship will not only participate in driving economic growth but also help contribute to a more equitable society.
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Bahrain Economic Development Board
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is an investment promotion agency with 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, communicate the key strengths and identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment. The EDB focuses on economic sectors that capitalize on Bahrain’s competitive advantages and provide significant investment opportunities. These sectors include financial services, manufacturing, information and communications technology (ICT), tourism, logistics and transport.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
From AI to e-commerce: These are the megatrends that will shape the future of the Middle East
The rise of AI and the growth of e-commerce are among factors that will help states in Middle East diversify their economies and move away from oil and gas.
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Why the Gulf region is well placed to play a key role in the post-pandemic global economy
The Gulf region has seen a strong post-pandemic recovery and its openness and economic diversification will play a key role in the emerging global economy.
