Bahrain is an island republic in the Persian Gulf that consists of a tiny archipelago focused on Bahrain Island. It has a population of 1,378,000 people and a total land area of 765 square km. Bahrain boasts the Arab world’s fastest growing economy. The rise in oil consumption has benefited the country’s banking and financial sectors. It is also a petroleum-based economy that exports aluminium and other building materials.

These key industries have contributed to Bahrain’s high labour need. Expats in Bahrain work in one of the most important business centres in the Middle East. In recent years, Bahrain’s tourist industry has also created new employment and possibilities.