TL; Dr:
- License for nine major projects in
Bahrain The total BD was 156 million during 2024, with about 387,204 sqm.
- Largest Project:
Twin-tower residential segment The Capital Governor had a BD 54.454 million value.
- Other major licenses: villas, new schools, a bank branch, mixed-use development and an industrial facility.
According to the news of Bahrain, in 2024, the Municipal Corporations of Bahrain issued a license for nine major development projects worth BD 156 million ($ 414 million), which spread to about 387,204 square meters in the entire state. The greatest development, a twin-tower residential block in the capital governor, is responsible for the BD 54.454 million, marking it as the most important housing license that year.
License of licensed projects
- Twin-Tower Residential Block: The highest-value license in 2024, which is located in the BD 54.454 million ($ 145 million), in the Capital Governate, which reflects the housing investment of the important private-sector.
- Residential/mixed site: Another project consisting of villas and flats, which are licensed at BD 19.150 million ($ 51 million).
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National bank of kuwait Branch: A new banking facility setup is BD 11.2 million ($ 30 million).
- Education and mixed in areas in areas
- St. Christopher School (Southern Governrate): A new educational campus project which was BD 16.262 million ($ 43 million).
- Private School (Northern Governrate): BD a separate license for a school project of 14.456 million ($ 38 million).
- Industrial and mixed-use development
- Factory at Southern Governor: Industrial Development Approved at BD 10.6 million ($ 28 million).
- Muhark mixed-use projects: two growth of combination of residential and retail uses, BD 14.191 million ($ 38 million) and BD 9.6 million ($ 25 million), respectively.
- Residential Compound (North Governor): Family Housing Development BD is approved for 6.145 million ($ 16 million).
Strategic reference and economic importance
These licenses reflect Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to encourage balanced development and simplify investment processes. Projects include in housing, education, banking, commercial and industrial sectors, which combine with national economic goals, aims to increase vibrancy and attract capital. By licensing and promoting cross-sector development, Bahrain is strengthening infrastructure, public services and housing stocks in line with comprehensive strategic priorities.
why it matters
- Housing expansion: Major residential development confirms the continuous demand for quality housing in the capital and the north.
- Education infrastructure: New schools reflect increasing investment in human capital in southern and northern regions.
- Economic diversification: Licensing for a factory and bank branch underlines commitment to the expansion of non-oil areas.
- Regional balance: Projects distributed in capital, seal, south and north Bahrain promoted nationwide development.
Construction motion H1 in 2025
- According to Bizbahrain, in the first half of 2025, Bahrain issued 4,299 building permits through the National Antonym, an increase of 31.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
- The total licensed construction sector increased to 1.743 million sqm, 57.9% year-to-year, showing that many of the licensed 2024 projects are now under development.
- The construction industry is estimated to increase by 3.5% in 2025, which is swollen by tender prize and public-private sector activity. In particular, the tender price increased by 145% in 2024 alone.
The BD 156 million mark in the license is not stable, it reflects a developmental pipeline that is now progressing in 2025. Permits, visible infrastructure rollouts, and growing industry production are all points for major construction activity arising from those approved.Approval of nine high-value development projects worth 156 million in 2024 is an important moment in the changes of the ongoing economic and infrastructure of Bahrain. These licenses are more than administrative milestones, representing targeted investments that support the country’s vision 2030 goals for economic diversification, urban modernization and increased public services. The variety of projects ranging from twin-towers to modern educational institutions and industrial facilities indicates a strategic push to strengthen both private and public sectors. It also reflects the commitment to the decentralized development of Bahrain, as each of the four governor benefits at least one major project, which helps to reduce urban pressure on the capital governor, encouraging the increase in north, south and seal areas.As Bahrain looks forward, such a large -scale project licensing will create an important mechanism to run economic speed, adjust the growing population and bring the state into a position such as a competitive and modern hub in the GCC. With infrastructure at the center of its development strategy, Bahrain is setting the platform for a more flexible, inclusive and durable future.
