Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, announced that international investors may now operate in several sectors, including power generation, public and private port management, and consultancy in data monitoring and protection, in line with Edict (71) of 2025 amending Edict (40) of 2021.
He added that, alongside Cityscape Bahrain 2025, international companies will be allowed to market and sell property within areas open to foreign ownership, to support growth in the real estate sector and boost investment flows, in line with ongoing efforts to improve the business environment.
Minister Fakhro explained that eligible international companies may operate under clear rules that regulate the activity and protect all stakeholders, with marketing limited to designated foreign ownership areas.
He noted that this step expands investor options and aligns with the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s property market, especially with rising demand for projects in freehold areas such as Bahrain Bay, Bahrain Harbour, Amwaj Islands, Diyar Al Muharraq, Durrat Al Bahrain, Marassi Al Seef, and other approved zones.
Minister Fakhro underlined that the edict is an important step in economic diversification and competitiveness, attracting high-value investment and global firms of economic significance, helping create quality job opportunities for citizens while ensuring strong regulatory oversight and consumer protection.
He emphasised that allowing international companies to operate in the property sector supports the goals of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a leading investment and real estate destination, with clear regulation and oversight to protect all parties involved.