Bahrain

Agricultural exports

Animal Products

Carcasses/half-carcasses of sheep (excl. lamb), fresh/chilled (020421)
Cuts & edible offal of species Gallus domesticus, frozen (020714)
Meat of fowls of species gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen (020712)

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Baked Goods & Confectionery

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits & oth. bakers’ wares n.e.s. in ch.19, whethe … (190590)

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Cereals

Semi-milled/wholly milled rice, whether or not polished/glazed (100630)

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Cocoa Products

Chocolate & oth. food preps. cont. cocoa (excl. of 1806.20-1806.32) (180690)

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Dairy Products

Cheese (excl. of 0406.10-0406.40) (040690)
Milk & cream, concentrated (excl. in powder), unsweetened (040291)
Processed cheese, not grated/powdered (040630)

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Food Preparations

Food preps., n.e.s. (210690)

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Marine Products

Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding
cold-water varieties, in shell or not,
smoked cooked or not before or
during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
(030617)
HOMOGENISED PREPARATIONS (160210)
PRPD/PRSVD MEAT,MEAT OFAL/BLOOD OF FWLS OF THE SPCS GALUS DMSTCS (160232)
PRPD/PRSVD MEATMEAT OR OFFAL OF BOVINE
ANMLS (160250)
Sauces and smlr products of meat, meat offal or blood food prpns, based on these products (160100)

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Employment Opportunities

*Information subject to changes amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The sectors attracting foriegn labour include hydrocarbons, construction, healthcare, financial services, education, manufacturing, among others. Expats can work in Bahrain with a work visa, which can be availed but can be availed with a job offer.

For expat workers, the country’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority provides comprehensive electronic services for foreign workers; expatriate Management System for employers to implement required procedures; issuance and renewal of work permits, visas, identity cards; as well as transfer of employees from one employer to another, among other services.
Bahrain, a nation of around 1.5 mn people, hosts around 350,000 Indian nationals. In addition to the predominant blue-collar labour force, there is a sizeable number of doctors, engineers, chartered accountants, bankers, managers and other professionals who play a vital role in Bahrain’s socio-economic development.

Employment in Bahrain

Construction

Public and private infrastructure building, maintenance

Bahrain’s construction industry makes up around 5% of the national GDP, and is anticipated to grow 4-6% annually. Construction of civic infrastructure and connectivity projects has been supported by foreign workers at different levels in Bahrain.

Ministry of Industry, Commerce & TourismMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Financial Services

Tax, accounting, banking, insurance, audit and other financial services

A diversifying economy has put focus on Bahrain’s financial services sector. Financial services in Bahrain are supported by foreign workers at different capacities.

Ministry of Finance and National Economy - Kingdom of BahrainMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Healthcare Services

Doctors, nurses, radiologists, lab technicians

At 4.6% of the national GDP, Bahrain has one of the highest investments in healthcare in the region. Bahrain attracts large number of healthcare workers ranging from doctors to nurses and lab technicians.

Ministry of Health Kingdom of BahrainMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Hospitality

Culinary, server, personalcare, hotel, tour and travel staffing

Driven by increased investment in infrastructure and foreign tourist arrivals, the tourism sector’s contribution to the national GDP is expected to rise from 6.3% in 2017 to 20% over the longer term. The hospitality sector in Bahrain, ranging from hotels to tourism to personal care, employs large number of foreign workers.

Ministry of Industry, Commerce & TourismMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Information Technology

Software, hardware, new technology in telecoms and communications

Bahrain has introduced new regulations and augmented existing laws to boost growth in the ICT sector. The IT and ICT infrastructure in Bahrain has been set up and is supported by foreign workers.

Ministry of Transportation and TelecommunicationMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Manufacturing

Automobile to food products production

At 14.1% of GDP, the manufacturing sector’s contribution to Bahrain’s national economy is the highest amongst all GCC countries. The manufacturing industry in Bahrain, covering a range of products, draws foreign manpower.

Ministry of Industry, Commerce & TourismMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Oil & Gas

Upstream oil and gas sector staffing

The oil and gas sector, with around 124.6 million barrels of proven reserves, is core to Bahrain’s economy. Crude oil and natutal gas exploration and production is a major contributor to Bahrain’s GDP and major source of employment.

National Oil and Gas AuthorityMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Teaching

Faculty positions up to uninversity

Education is the core of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, a long-term inclusive development plan. The education sector in Bahrain, ranging from schools to universities draw foreign teaching staff from different disciplines.

Education & Training Quality AuthorityMinistry of Labour & Social Development

Minerals

Aluminium

Production – 13,94,400 tonnes (2017)
Export – 8,01,904 tonnes (2017)

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Crude Oil

Production: 2.08 tonnes (2018)

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Methanol

Production: 4,42,154 tonnes (2017)
Export: 4,54,200 tonnes (2017)

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Natural Gas

Production : 522,624 million cubic feet (2018)

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Nitrogen

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Production: 11,62,571 metric ton (2017)
Export: 7,50,285 Metric Ton (2017)

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Petroleum

Petroleum Products

Production: 66,439 tonnes (2018)
Export: 59,754 tonnes (2018)

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Sulphur

Production: 66,439 metric tons (2018)
Export: 59,754 metric tons (2018)

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