Bahrain tops global destinations for expats living and working abroad in 2023

Manama, July 11 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain achieved a remarkable achievement, achieving profits of 1^street Ranked Global in the Expat Essentials Index for the second year in a row, as well as securing a coveted position in the top 10 destinations for expats in the 2023 Expat Insider Survey conducted by InterNations.

Of the 53 countries surveyed, Bahrain ranks 9th^y globally and 1^street in the Middle East and North Africa. Confirm the competitiveness of the island country as a leading destination of choice for living and working abroad in an international arena.

The Expat Essentials Index measures the ease of setting up daily lifestyle services when settling abroad, as stated in the 2023 Expat Insider Survey by InterNations Report: “Administrative issues are not a cause for concern in Bahrain, nine in ten (86%) say opening a bank account Local is easy (vs. 62% globally)…. 59% do not struggle when dealing with bureaucracy and local authorities (vs. 39% globally).”

Besides outperforming the global average in the ease of settling index, Bahrain has been recognized for its ease of settling in, despite its inability to speak the local language, in addition to its innovative and creative business culture.

Participants noted an improvement in career prospects and positive results in all areas in terms of the friendliness of Bahraini society and social life, making Bahrain 6^y Worldwide place to find friends.

said Nada Al Saeed, Head of Strategy at the Bahrain Economic Development Board,” it is rare to find a country that goes a step beyond work-life balance. Given Bahrain’s 4,000+ year heritage as a center of commerce, hospitality is our core. As such, it is not surprising that respondents describe Bahrain as a welcoming place where one can Excels professionally, makes friends easily, and finds a sense of belonging within a tolerant and forward-looking community.”

The Chief Strategy Officer added: “With the rise of international trade, the growth of multinational corporations, and the increasing interconnectedness of the world, today’s global economy demands a diverse workforce. Rank 1^street Globally, with little language barrier, is a testament to Bahrain’s highly skilled, bilingual talent pool, supported by a digitally driven regulatory framework that offers streamlined services essential to expatriate settlement, making Bahrain a preferred destination for employment. And living around the area in general.”

On the occasion of 10^y edition, the annual InterNations Expat Insider Survey is one of the world’s largest expat surveys based on data of 12,065 expats representing 171 nationalities, living in 172 countries or territories around the world.

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