# Bahrain Awards Golden Licenses to Four New Projects at Gateway Gulf 2026 Valued at USD 3.89 Billion

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- Published: 2026-11-02T01:05:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

_Spanning aviation logistics, real estate, and technology, the latest Golden License
projects underscore Bahrain’s growing global investment appeal and diversified growth
ambitions_

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Kingdom of Bahrain announced USD
3.89 billion in investment stemming from four large-scale projects awarded Golden
Licenses at Gateway Gulf 2026, further reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a destination
for high-value global investment. Spanning diversified sectors, across aviation 
logistics, real estate, and technology, the projects are expected to contribute 
to advancing Bahrain’s economic diversification and long-term growth.

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Bahrain Awards Golden Licenses to Four New Projects at Gateway Gulf 2026

The announcement was made at fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, held on 1–2 November
2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development
Board (Bahrain EDB), the invitation-only forum gathered over 200 global ministerial
and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and investors in Bahrain
to explore high-value investment opportunities and partnerships across the Gulf.

The four newly-awarded Golden Licenses comprise the following projects:

 ◦ Reinforcing its commitment to its MENA hub in Bahrain, DHL will establish its
   first and only regional maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bahrain
   International Airport, supporting its growing fleet and expanding capacity for
   global operations from the Kingdom.
 ◦ Three major aviation ventures led by Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia,
   are set to enhance connectivity with the Far East and Europe, expand air cargo
   capacity through phased freight growth, and advance in-country aircraft MRO capabilities,
   further reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional aviation hub.
 ◦ A landmark waterfront development in Amwaj by Meliá, in partnership with Infracorp,
   will feature a five-star hotel and Meliá-branded residences, further elevating
   Bahrain’s premium tourism and lifestyle offering.
 ◦ Digital City Bahrain will establish a next-generation hub for ICT, innovation,
   and education, supported by world-class infrastructure and designed to attract
   cluster technology companies, accelerate sector growth, and further advance Bahrain’s
   digital ecosystem.

At the heart of Bahrain’s investment environment is the Team Bahrain approach, a
distinctive model of public-private partnership that brings government and business
together to create the conditions for investment and enterprise to thrive. Bahrain
EDB plays a central role in this ecosystem, serving as a bridge between investors
and government and helping translate opportunity into long-term growth. This collaborative
approach is underpinned by Bahrain’s continued investment in digital transformation,
progressive regulation, and future-ready talent, alongside a diversified economy
in which non-oil activity accounts for around 86% of GDP, providing a resilient 
foundation for sustainable growth.

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