
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.
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.
With the right support, female entrepreneurship will not only participate in driving economic growth but also help contribute to a more equitable society.
Digital technologies are transforming the way we work. In the Middle East, many of the skills initiatives are led by public and private collaborations.
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.