The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain maintain strong and well-established economic and investment relations, reflected in the steady growth of bilateral trade and mutual investments across a range of vital sectors.
Non-oil trade between the UAE and Bahrain recorded significant growth in 2024, increasing by 23% to reach AED 33.9 billion. Between 2015 and 2024, non-oil bilateral trade grew at an average rate of approximately 11%, the highest growth rate among the UAE’s trading partners in the Gulf. The UAE has also maintained its position as Bahrain’s second-largest trading partner, accounting for approximately 10.4% of the Kingdom’s total trade with the world.
The UAE is also Bahrain’s third-largest foreign investor globally, accounting for nearly 10% of the Kingdom’s cumulative foreign direct investment stock. Furthermore, the UAE–Bahrain Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments entered into force in May 2025, further strengthening the investment environment, supporting the growth of reciprocal investments, deepening economic integration, and creating broader opportunities for the private sectors of both countries.
