Are you looking for opportunities in Bahrain?

It’s week 7 of the release of our City Guides, and this week we focus on Bahrain, giving you an insight into the challenges you can face and all you’ll need to consider for this career relocation.

We have a lot of experience working with candidates who are relocating, and we know how much research it takes to prepare for your life in a new country and undoubtedly a new culture.

Much like the rest of the Middle East, developments in real-estate and commercial transactions are extensive. However, Bahrain has distinguished itself by shifting its focus to banking and finance. This risk served the country well, as the groundwork laid many years ago has matured into a bustling metropolis with 87.7% of the population living in urban areas and an annual rate of urbanization of 2.21% from 2010-15. With towering skyscrapers and a sizable ex-pat workforce, this nation’s presence inspires confidence in its future. In 2013, the World Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal listed Bahrain as one of the ‘freest’ places in the world for an individual to pursue their economic interests on the Index of Economic Freedom. The country is similarly ranked on the Economic Freedom of the World Index reported by the Fraser Institute. The general consensus being, that not only is Bahrain looking for qualified UK solicitors, but those venturing across border will have ample opportunity for growth and wealth retention.

Why not check out the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Jordan guides released over the last six weeks also. The aim of these City Guides are to support legal professionals who are looking to relocate overseas.

Download the Bahrain City Guide here.

If you have any further questions or would like to speak to one of our specialist International Consultants about current opportunities then don’t hesitate to contact us on T: 0203 755 3441 or E: faye@douglas-scott.co.uk