D. Tawfiq Al-Sibai
In Bahrain, dreams are not hung on walls; Rather, it is translated into numbers that can be touched with the hands and seen with the eyes. This is the “Bahrain Way,” the foundations of which were laid by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and whose implementation was managed with a disciplined rhythm by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him: a long-term vision, institutions that master discipline, and national competencies in the “Bahrain Team” that transformed daily ambition into a culture of achievement. Connected and knows no interruption.
From the heart of this philosophy, the orange team left the racetrack to the fronts of cities, the day McLaren, owned by Mumtalakat, won the World Constructors’ title for the second time in a row, six rounds before the finish line. It wasn’t just a track win; It was a full-fledged economic statement: good governance of sovereign assets, competitive brand management, and the ability to transform sports into a value-added platform for tourism, reputation and investment. The team achieved 12 victories, 7 doubles, and topped the podium 28 times during one season. Numbers that describe the accuracy of the organization as much as they reflect the quality of the decision.
Between the noise of engines and the pulse of markets, the output curve flows to prove that diversification is not a slogan but a managed reality. In the second quarter of 2025, the real economy grew by 2.5%, and the non-oil sector led the scene by 3.5%, contributing 85.2% of the output at constant prices. Professional, scientific and technical activities jumped by 12%, wholesale and retail trade expanded by 6.7%, real estate grew by 4.7%, while the stock of foreign direct investment increased by 5.4% to reach 17.5 billion dinars. This is explicit language that says that Bahrain is reducing its sensitivity to oil cycles, and is accumulating qualitative opportunities for work and productivity.
The performance of the Economic Development Board adds a future dimension to the dashboard: $1.52 billion in direct investments in nine months across 75 projects. 43% of them are new investments and 57% are expansions of existing companies, with an expected impact of more than 4,300 jobs within three years. Tourism topped the list, followed by financial services, while emerging sectors are motivated to be the next wave of growth. This is a portfolio that is not managed through scattered efforts, but rather with the spirit of one team and harmonious collective efforts that improve the selection of priorities and monitoring of returns.
The narrative of excellence is not complete without education. Bahrain ranked first in the world in the “Microsoft Technology Incubator Schools” program for the year 2025, with 130 Bahraini schools ranked among 954 schools from 60 countries. This is not only a badge on the chest of education; It is a solid investment in human capital, shortening the distance between the classroom and the labor market, and instilling in young people digital skills that in turn fuel the business environment and accelerate innovation.
At the level of international indicators, Bahrain is granted reliable global accreditations: an Arab lead in “Law and Order” according to the Gallup Safety Report 2025, a jump of ten places in the “Global Innovation Index”, a presence among the top five globally in “Greenfield Investment Performance” and progress in “Money Skills” within the Global Talent Classification issued by the International Development Institute. Administrative (IMD). In terms of enforcing rights, Bahrain maintained the first category for the eighth year in a row in the US State Department’s report on combating trafficking in persons. A legal and procedural system that proves that development and human dignity are two sides of the same coin.
Therefore, Bahrain’s achievements are written in a continuous rhythm: a royal vision that sets the direction, executive leadership that turns the vision into indicators, and a national team that masters the daily craftsmanship of the achievement. Between a track and a semester, the golden rule crystallizes: that the country remains in a state of “permanent readiness for tomorrow.” upholds the law; Because it guarantees prosperity, and invests in people; Because it is a guarantee of continuity, and the accumulation of trust because it is the most valuable currency in our world today. This is Bahrain when it addresses the world: a language of achievement that everyone understands, and we live it moment by moment.
