Economic and Investment Analysis of the GCC
ROBECO analyzes the economic and investment trends in the GCC.
Global Investment Outlook for 2011 by 49th World’s Largest Asset Manager
ROBECO, the 49th largest asset manager, talks about the global investment outlook and long term investment strategies for Marcopolis Bahrain Report.
Financing, Plans and Strategy for Bahrain Financial Harbour in 2011
Mr. Mardi comments on Bahrain Financial Harbour (“BFH”) signing of a 7-year BD 90.5 million (US$ 240 million) Ijara facility for the Financial Center Project with Al-Salam Bank Bahrain (as Mandated Lead Arranger), BBK, Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain and Kuwait), and National Bank of Bahrain (as Co-Lead Arrangers), and Bahrain Islamic Bank.
Local Demand to Push Bahrain Construction Market in 2011 and Beyond
A multitude of factors have affected real estate in Bahrain. Before the political crisis, Bahrain was faced with the global financial meltdown that emanated from the sub-prime crisis. The crisis had an adverse effect on liquidity and its availability, among other things. This negatively affected the real estate globally because people were reluctant to invest. Bahrain was also affected by the crisis and the value of real estate dropped.
Bahrain’s Internal Challenges
Mr. Al Mardi talks about Bahrain’s internal challenges as multicultural society and the future implications for Marcopolis Bahrain report. Despite the occurrences over the past 6 months, Al Mardi believes that perseverance is necessary as is the commitment, dedication and cooperation of all residents and citizens of Bahrain.
Peak-Oil Theory: Oil Reserves Estimate in the Middle East by Bahrain Oil and Gas Minister
Peak oil has been predicted for a number of years. During the 60’s peak oil was predicted in the 80’s, in the 80’s peak oil was predicted in the 2000. Currently, Bahrain is increasing the production. View how Dr. Mirza confronts peak oil on Bahrain’s case.
Region of the Future: Geo-Political Implications of the Middle East
The Middle East is blessed with 60% of the crude oil reserves and 40% of the gas reserves. All GCC countries are expanding their production capacities. Increased oil and gas output coupled with global thirst for oil will result in region’s dominant position on the World’s geopolitical scene.
Diversification of Bahrain’s Economy
Bahrain was the first country in the GCC where oil was discovered. Over the years the revenues from oil and gas sector was used to propel Bahrain’s economic growth and diversification. Bahrain is No.1 country in the GCC in human development. Currently, oil and gas sector contributes only 24% to the GDP and at constant prices only 12%.
Bahrain Bay in 2011: 65% of the Land Sold to Diversified Portfolio of Investors
Bahrain Bay has managed to sell 65 per cent of the land despite the financial crisis, and the difficulties of the real-estate market over the last 3 years and attracted a diversity of investors; local, regional and international.
Demographics to Drive Bahrain Real-Estate
Real-Estate in Bahrain was affected by the global economic crisis rather than the recent political unrest. The MENA region offers untapped investment opportunities with young, large demographics. Mr. Vincent talks about the real-estate sector in a broad range interview for Marcopolis Bahrain Report.