The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with an overall responsibility for formulating and overseeing the economic development strategy of Bahrain, and for creating the right climate to attract direct investment into the Kingdom.

The Bahrain EDB is chaired by His Highness the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and its Board of Directors includes government ministers and as well as industry executives, enabling public and private sectors to work closely together.

The role of the EDB is to provide leadership by uniting all of the Kingdom's shareholders through a unified vision, and to develop key strategies for sustainable growth. The EDB also acts as a facilitator, helping all of Bahrain's stakeholders to understand and adopt the changes necessary for progress. In addition, the EDB provides sound project management to ensure that all agreed reform initiatives are implemented in an effective and timely manner.
 
EDB Mission Statement
 
Our mission is to grow and diversify Bahrain’s economy by developing a strategy that supports the advancement of a modern business environment, encourages inward investment and enables us to compete in the global marketplace.
 
We are dedicated to raising living standards by creating greater opportunities for our citizens and to make Bahrain the Gulf’s most welcoming, business friendly location.  We will accomplish these goals by working in partnership with the public and private sectors, and by being passionate, professional and innovative in all that we do.

How does EDB help investors wishing to set up a business in Bahrain?