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Bahrain Gulf & International Business Hub

Bahrain Gulf & International Business Hub. Canada Arab Business Council. Background. Strategic Location 5,000 years of trading history Pearl Diving Pioneering Social Infrastructure First Modern School in Arabian Gulf (1892) First Public Hospital in Arabian Gulf (1905) Cultural Strength

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Bahrain Gulf & International Business Hub

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  1. BahrainGulf & International Business Hub Canada Arab Business Council

  2. Background • Strategic Location • 5,000 years of trading history • Pearl Diving • Pioneering Social Infrastructure • First Modern School in Arabian Gulf (1892) • First Public Hospital in Arabian Gulf (1905) • Cultural Strength • Religious Diversity • Arab Capital of Culture • Discovery of Oil • First country in the Arabian Gulf where oil was discovered (1932).

  3. Diversification • Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) • 880,000 metric tons per year • Finance Hub • Easy Access to Gulf Market • 23% of GDP • Strong local work force • Islamic Banking Centre • Growth of Other Sectors • Ranked #1 in MENA by Index of Economic Freedom • Bi-lateral trade • US FTA

  4. Value Proposition • No Clear Access to Canadian Market • US, Europe and Asia have strong presence • SeaSpring Consulting & Canada GCC Advisors • Conduit to access Canadian Market • Strong Existing Links with SWFs and HNWIs • Quality deal flow – Track Record • Trade Missions

  5. CABC Chapter • Access to Gulf investors • Foster greater ties between Canada and the Gulf

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