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BMI's Executive Summary[TOP] The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of almost 40 islands and is centrally located between the Persian Gulf countries. The island nation was among the first in the Gulf to export oil. However, its oil resources are fast depleting and could run out in a couple of decades. BMI forecasts that the construction industry in the country will grow at an average rate of 4.9% during 2008-12. Bahrain relies heavily on the primary sector for output and employment. The country's economy is primarily fuelled by oil and gleaned substantial benefits from the surge in oil prices. Petroleum production and refining account for over 60% of Bahrain's export receipts, over 70% of government revenues, and 11% of GDP. The financial and construction sector are the other important sectors in the nation's economy. Bahrain has been actively pursuing the diversification and privatisation of its economy to reduce the country's dependence on oil. Some of the major infrastructural projects being undertaken in the country include the US$2.6bn North Bahrain New Towns Project, the US$2.5bn waterfront metropolis by the Bahrain Bay Development, and the US$1.5bn Amwaj Islands project. Unemployment, especially among Bahraini youth and depletion of oil resources are the two major problems being faced by the island state. It has been making concerted efforts to transform itself into a modern industrial economy and services hub. Persistent tensions between the Sunni-dominated political elite and the generally less well-off Shia majority are another area of concern for the country. However, Bahrain's economy is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.38% during 2008-2012. BMI forecasts that the Bahraini construction sector is likely to log an average rate of 4.9% over the same period. Further, it is expected to reach a value of BHD308.19mn (US$819.65mn) in 2012 and contribute 3.6% to the country's GDP. |
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Contents[TOP] Executive SummaryChapter 1 Industry Trends And DevelopmentsMarket Overview Bahrain's Economy In 20052006 Bahrain's Construction Industry In 20052006 Recent Investment Initiatives Chapter 2 Key ProjectsTransport Utilities Tourism Table: Major Tourism Projects Residential And Commercial Construction Table: Bahrain Major Infrastructure Projects Chapter 3 Business Environment RiskTable: Middle East Business Environment Risk Ranking Explanation of CHAPTER BMI Rankings Middle East And Africa Region Business Environment Risk Ranking Economics LongTerm Risk Politics LongTerm Risk Construction Growth Chapter 4 SWOT AnalysisBahrain Business Environment SWOT Bahrain Economic SWOT Bahrain Construction Industry SWOT Bahrain Political SWOT Chapter 5 Industry Forecast ScenarioTable: Bahrain Infra/Print Table Chapter 6 Macroeconomic OutlookTable: Bahrain BMI Workings Chapter 7 Country Snapshot: Bahrain Demographic DataSection 1: Population: Table: Demographic Indicators (2005) Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown Section 2: Education & Healthcare Table: Education Table: Healthcare: Vital Statistics Table: Healthcare: Expenditure Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power Table: Employment Indicators Table: Consumption And Stratification Table: Wages Per Year Chapter 8 Competitive LandscapeTable; Bahrain Infrastructure Key Players Chapter 9 Company MonitorAbdulla Ahmed Nass Group Ahmed Mansoor AlA'ali (AMA) RealCapita Chapter 10 BMI Forecast ModellingHow We Generate Our Industry Forecasts Construction Industry Sources Chapter 11 Appendix: Regional Demographic DataTable: The Long View: Data Over The Economic Cycle (20002007) Table: Population Table: Household Spending Per Capita, US$ Table: Private Consumption Per Capita, US$ PPP Table: Market Size, GDP, US$bn
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Competitive Landscape for Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Reports: Sample of Companies Ranked[TOP] Comparative company analyses and rankings by sales, % market share, employees, registration date and ownership structure. Company profiles include fully researched senior executives and contact details, business activity and leading products and services. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) of the state’s business environment, infrastructure sector, politics and economics, which carefully evaluates the short- and medium-term issues facing the industry.
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Network of Middle Eastern & African Infrastructure Sources[TOP] BMI's Middle Eastern & African Infrastructure Reports are based on an extensive network of multilateral organisations, government departments, Infrastructure industry associations, chambers of commerce and company reports. Information sources include: |
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