Visão geral da economia e do setor
Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf with a high-income, diversified economy anchored by financial services, aluminium smelting, petroleum refining, and tourism. It is one of the region's leading Islamic and offshore banking hubs, hosting hundreds of financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter outside China, is a cornerstone of the industrial sector and the largest company listed on the Bahrain Bourse. The government's Economic Vision 2030 aims to reduce oil dependency and grow the private sector, with a particular emphasis on fintech, logistics, and tourism. The Bahraini dinar has maintained a fixed peg to the US dollar since 1980.
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| PIB nominal, USD | $47.11B |
| Crescimento do PIB real, anual | 2.6% |
| Inflação anual | 0.3% |
| População pessoas | 1.6M |
| PIB per capita USD | $29,057 |
| Capitalização de mercado total cotado, USD | $20.41B |
| Cap. de mercado / PIB | 43.3% |
| Desemprego | 1.1% |
| Empresas listadas | 39 |
| Bolsa | Bahrain Bourse (BHB) |
Ano dos dados: 2024. Fontes: World Bank Development Indicators 2024, IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026, Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Capital Markets Supervision Directorate, Bahrain Ministry of Finance & National Economy – Bahrain Economic Quarterly 2025, TheGlobalEconomy.com (World Bank data), TradingEconomics.com, Wikipedia – Economy of Bahrain, Capital.com – Largest Bahrain Companies by Market Cap 2026, AGBI – Bahrain Bourse market cap report Nov 2024, Worldometers GDP 2026, FocusEconomics – Bahrain Country Profile, The Global Wealth – Bahrain Golden Residency Visa, Uglobal – Bahrain Golden Visa Programme. Individual figures may cover different reference periods — for example a fiscal year, or an estimate for the current year — and the overview above states these where known.
Figures carried over — the latest scheduled refresh could not update this record.
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Maiores empresas listadas
As maiores empresas da principal bolsa local, por capitalização de mercado.
| # | Empresa | Setor | Capitalização de mercadoUSD | Listagem nos EUA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)ALBH · BHB | Industrials – Aluminium Smelting | $4.20B | — |
| 2 | National Bank of Bahrain B.S.C. (NBB)NBB · BHB | Financials – Banking | $2.80B | — |
| 3 | Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation)ABC · BHB | Financials – Banking | $1.80B | — |
| 4 | GFH Financial Group B.S.C.GFH · BHB | Financials – Islamic Investment Banking | $1.20B | — |
| 5 | Bahrain Telecommunications Company B.S.C. (Batelco)BATELCO · BHB | Telecommunications | $1.10B | — |
| 6 | Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C. (BBK)BBK · BHB | Financials – Banking | $950.00M | — |
| 7 | Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB)AUB · BHB | Financials – Banking | $900.00M | — |
| 8 | Al Salam Bank B.S.C.ALSALAM · BHB | Financials – Islamic Banking | $700.00M | — |
| 9 | APM Terminals Bahrain B.S.C.APMTB · BHB | Industrials – Ports & Logistics | $650.00M | — |
| 10 | Bahrain Islamic Bank B.S.C. (BisB)BISB · BHB | Financials – Islamic Banking | $480.00M | — |
| 11 | Solidarity Bahrain B.S.C.SOLIDARITY · BHB | Financials – Takaful Insurance | $320.00M | — |
| 12 | Investcorp Bank B.S.C.INVCORP · BHB | Financials – Alternative Investment Management | $310.00M | — |
| 13 | Khaleeji Commercial Bank B.S.C. (KHCB)KHCB · BHB | Financials – Islamic Banking | $260.00M | — |
| 14 | Zain Bahrain B.S.C.ZAINBH · BHB | Telecommunications | $230.00M | — |
| 15 | Ithmaar Holding B.S.C.ITHMR · BHB | Financials – Islamic Financial Services | $190.00M | — |
ETFs negociados nos EUA
Fundos listados nos EUA que oferecem exposição a este mercado, a rota mais simples para muitos investidores americanos.
Bolsa local e acesso
| Bolsa | Bahrain Bourse |
| Código | BHB |
| Site | www.bahrainbourse.com |
| Moeda | BHD |
Acesso por corretoras locais
The Bahrain Bourse (BHB) is accessible to foreign investors for listed equities, bonds, mutual funds, and Treasury Bills. Foreigners residing in Bahrain for one year or more may purchase up to 49% of a domestic joint-stock company's equities, though individual foreign ownership is capped at 1% of a company's issued capital. Foreign (non-resident) investors may freely trade bonds, mutual fund units, and warrants. International investors typically gain exposure to BHB-listed stocks through regional brokers or GCC-licensed intermediaries (e.g., regional arms of EFG Hermes, Arqaam Capital, Kuwait Financial Centre). Direct online access for non-GCC retail investors is limited; most participation is through institutional or regional accounts. No US-listed single-country Bahrain ETF currently exists; exposure is gained through frontier-markets ETFs with partial Bahrain allocation.
Corretoras globais com acesso a mercados estrangeiros
- Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
- Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
- Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.
Listado apenas por conveniência, não constitui recomendação. Mercados disponíveis, taxas e regras de cadastro variam por corretora e pelo seu país de residência.
Relocalização e residência
Visto por investimento / programa de residência
Concessões Long-term renewable residency (no citizenship pathway)
Bahrain's Golden Residency Visa programme, launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Interior's Nationality, Passport & Residence Affairs (NPRA), grants long-term renewable residency to qualifying investors, property owners, retirees, and skilled professionals. Property-based eligibility requires ownership of real estate valued at a minimum of 200,000 BHD (approximately USD 530,000). Existing residents who have lived continuously in Bahrain for five years with average monthly income of at least 2,000 BHD (approx. USD 5,300) are also eligible. Non-resident retirees must demonstrate at least 4,000 BHD (approx. USD 10,600) per month in income. Highly talented individuals: including PhD holders, accredited entrepreneurs, inventors with patents, and award-winning artists, may also qualify. Over 10,000 Golden Visas had been issued by end-2024 to holders from over 100 nationalities. There is no citizenship pathway through this investment-migration programme; Bahraini citizenship is granted only through traditional naturalization or royal decree.
Investimento mínimo: $530.00K
Precisa de ajuda para candidatar-se? Consultores especializados em migração por investimento, como Henley & Partners.
Acesso para investidores estrangeiros
Bahrain is considered one of the more accessible Gulf states for expatriates and foreign professionals. There is no personal income tax. The cost of living is generally lower than Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Foreign nationals can own freehold property in designated areas. The country operates a Flexi-Permit allowing expatriates to work for multiple employers, and a self-sponsorship visa exists for financially independent individuals. English is widely spoken in business. A robust financial services ecosystem and a relatively liberal social environment make it attractive for international workers and entrepreneurs.
ADRs e cruzamentos listados nos EUA
Empresas deste país cujas ações também são negociadas nos EUA, investíveis em uma corretora americana comum.
| Empresa | Ticker nos EUA | Ticker local | Observação |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) | ALBHF | ALBH | Alba trades OTC in US markets under the ticker ALBHF as a pink-sheet/OTC security. It is also listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: ALBH). There is no formal US-listed ADR programme; ALBHF represents OTC trading of the Bahrain-listed shares. |