Four projects across aviation logistics, real estate and technology have received Golden Licenses at Gateway Gulf 2026, including MRO ventures by DHL and Capital A.
Bahrain has announced USD 3.89 billion in investment linked to four large-scale projects awarded Golden Licenses at Gateway Gulf 2026, with aviation logistics, real estate and technology among the sectors involved.
The announcement was made at the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, held on 1 to 2 November 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the invitation-only forum gathered more than 200 ministerial and senior government officials, chief executives and investors to explore investment opportunities and partnerships across the Gulf.
Aviation projects at Bahrain International Airport
DHL will establish its first and only regional maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bahrain International Airport (BAH). The facility will support the company’s growing fleet and expand capacity for global operations from the Kingdom, reinforcing its commitment to its MENA hub in Bahrain.
Three aviation ventures led by Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, are also set to enhance connectivity with the Far East and Europe. The ventures will expand air cargo capacity through phased freight growth and advance in-country aircraft MRO capabilities, further reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a regional aviation hub.
The remaining two Golden Licenses cover a waterfront development in Amwaj by Meliá, in partnership with Infracorp, which will feature a five-star hotel and Meliá-branded residences, and Digital City Bahrain, which will establish a hub for ICT, innovation and education designed to attract cluster technology companies.
Bahrain’s investment environment is built around the Team Bahrain approach, a public-private partnership model that brings government and business together to create the conditions for investment and enterprise. Bahrain EDB serves as a bridge between investors and government. The approach is underpinned by investment in digital transformation, progressive regulation and future-ready talent, alongside a diversified economy in which non-oil activity accounts for around 86 per cent of GDP.
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