Bahrain: A Small Country with Big Opportunities?

... industry still takes up the largest share of the state budget ( 88 % ) and foreign currency proceeds from foreign trade operations ( 67 % ). Therefore, it encourages further transformations in the economy. Bahrain’s Role in the Global and Regional Economy Bahrain has a wealth of experience in international economic cooperation. Its key trade export partners are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Qatar and the European Union. The leading importers into Bahrain include Saudi Arabia,...