GTAI | Germany Trade & Invest

GTAI is the Association for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Germany. In cooperation with the Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), GTAI accompanies German companies on their way abroad and supports foreign companies in investing and settling in Germany.

Economy in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain

GTAI offers a comprehensive pool of knowledge on industries, the business environment, law, customs and much more on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

How is the economy in Saudi Arabia currently developing and what location factors characterize the country? What are the trends in the most important sectors in Bahrain? And what needs to be considered with regard to customs, imports and the legal environment?

You can also benefit from reports on projects and tenders for rapid market entry.

Saudi Arabia’s Economy at a Glance

33.1 mio. people lived in Saudi Arabia

in 2023
1.068 bil. US-Dollar

was the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023
Saudi Arabia ranks 35th among German export destinations

in 2023

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Bahrain: Economic Overview

1.6 mil. people lived in Bahrain in 2023,

0.7 mil of whom were locals
43 bil. US-Dollar

was the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023
Bahrain ranks 71st among German export destinations

in 2023

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GTAI is the central point of contact at federal level for foreign companies seeking information on investment opportunities and for export-oriented SMEs in Germany.

In order to make an investment project in Germany as easy as possible, GTAI informs and supports foreign investors from market entry to settlement in Germany. At the same time, GTAI experts report on an ongoing basis on new opportunities and risks in 120 foreign markets, thus providing the knowledge base for the preparation and implementation of foreign business.

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