Bahrain’s $8bln transport expansion project set to drive economic growth

TDT | Manama

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As Bahrain channels substantial investment into its $8 billion transport infrastructure, key initiatives like the $2 billion Bahrain Metro Project and the King Hamad Causeway, are set to reshape the Kingdom’s economy and improve its regional connectivity.

A report from Mordor Intelligence attributes this expansion to extensive investments linked to Bahrain’s Vision 2030.

As part of the 2021 economic recovery plan, over 22 strategic infrastructure projects, valued at more than $30 billion, have been unveiled.

These include five artificial islands, the majority of which will be developed through public-private partnerships.

The report also highlights the recent modernisation of Bahrain International Airport, a $1.1 billion project awarded to Arabtec TAV, a joint venture involving firms from the UAE and Turkey.

Concurrently, construction progresses on the King Hamad Causeway, a new rail and road link that will run parallel to the King Fahd Causeway, enhancing Bahrain’s integration with Saudi Arabia.

Central to the infrastructure development is the Bahrain Metro, which will feature a 109-kilometre light rail network.