The Bahrain Economic Vision 2030’s execution depends on a network of institutions, each with a defined mandate. This section profiles the entities that hold the operational responsibility for delivering the vision’s aspirations — from sovereign wealth management to financial regulation, industrial production, energy, workforce development, and capital markets.
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Alba: Aluminium Bahrain
Institutional profile of Alba — the world's largest aluminium smelter outside China, Bahrain's manufacturing anchor, and the kingdom's most significant non-oil industrial asset.
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Bahrain Bourse: Market Overview
Institutional profile of the Bahrain Bourse — the kingdom's securities exchange, listing requirements, market capitalisation, trading volumes, key indices, and reform initiatives.
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Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
Institutional profile of the Bahrain EDB — architect of the Economic Vision 2030, investment promotion authority, and the kingdom's primary interface for foreign direct investment.
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BAPCO: Bahrain Petroleum Company
Institutional profile of BAPCO — Bahrain's national petroleum company, founded in 1929, operator of the Sitra refinery, and the kingdom's oldest commercial enterprise.
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Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)
Institutional profile of the Central Bank of Bahrain — the GCC's sole single financial regulator, overseeing banking, insurance, capital markets, Islamic finance, and fintech.
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Gulf Air: Bahrain's National Carrier
Institutional profile of Gulf Air — Bahrain's national airline, wholly owned by Mumtalakat, serving as the kingdom's primary connectivity and tourism infrastructure.
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Mumtalakat: Bahrain's Sovereign Wealth Fund
Institutional profile of Mumtalakat — Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund with approximately $18 billion in assets under management, holding strategic positions in Alba, Gulf Air, BAPCO, and the National Bank of Bahrain.
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Tamkeen: Bahrain's Labour Fund
Institutional profile of Tamkeen — Bahrain's Labour Fund responsible for workforce development, employment programmes, SME support, and private sector skills enhancement.