Bahrain attracts $885 mln in investment in 2020, says investment agency
Bahrain attracted $885 million in direct investment in 2020 through new companies setting up and expanding in the kingdom, the country’s investment agency said in a statement on Monday.
Read more: Bahrain economy to see $2.9bln boost when Saudi travel restrictions lift: Expert
Bahrain Economic Development Board said local, regional and international investors had launched operations and invested in
sectors including financial services, manufacturing, logistics services and tourism.
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