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The Australia & Bahrain Business Chamber
Bilateral Trade Body

The gateway works both ways.

Australia and Bahrain. A$1.8B in bilateral trade, the Gulf's most open economy, and the only dedicated Business Chamber connecting both nations.

A$1.8B
Bilateral trade
40+
Members
15+
Annual events
Supported by leading institutions
Austrade
MOICT
DFAT
Bahrain EDB
Tamkeen
Bahrain EDB
ALBA
Macquarie
Austrade
MOICT
DFAT
Bahrain EDB
Tamkeen
Bahrain EDB
ALBA
Macquarie
About the Chamber

Uniquely connecting Australia and Bahrain — the only Business Chamber or Council in the history of the bilateral relationship

The Australia & Bahrain Business Chamber is the only Business Chamber or Council in the history of the bilateral relationship between our two nations. We don't just open doors — we walk through them alongside our members, providing direct introductions to Bahrain's financial sector, sovereign wealth ecosystem, and industrial base. Every service, every event, every introduction is oriented toward one outcome: executed deals.

Bahrain holds #1 ranking for ease of doing business in MENA. With zero income tax, 100% foreign ownership, and a diversified economy anchored in financial services, tourism, ICT, healthcare, agriculture, energy, vocational training, and carbon abatement, it is the natural partner for Australian enterprise seeking access to this crucial relationship.

Our key stakeholders include Bahrain's private sector, Sovereign Wealth Government, and educational facilities — creating a comprehensive network that spans the full spectrum of bilateral commerce.

Our Objectives

  • To actively contribute to bilateral investment, trade, commerce and understanding between Australia and Bahrain
  • To promote new investments between Australia and Bahrain
  • To foster and deepen the relationships between the Australian and Bahraini peoples
  • To actively engage Government agencies and businesses in bilateral trade matters

Trade Facilitation

End-to-end support for market entry and expansion

Business Matching

Curated introductions to Bahraini partners and buyers

Market Intelligence

Sector-specific briefs, regulation updates, and tender alerts

Government Access

Direct channels to Ministries, the EDB, and regulatory bodies

The Chamber is pleased to play its part in developing and advancing the bilateral relationship between our nations. We enjoy more similarities than we do differences. Together we can face these mutual and unique challenges for the betterment of our peoples and the world.
Salman (Simon) Harrison LLB (Hons.) LSF, HC
Chairman
Over the years it has been a great honour to have developed relationships with Governments, Corporate Sectors, Wealth funds and Royal Families across the Gulf region. The entrepreneurial spirit is something that the Gulf and Australia have in common and where we can together make a difference for our peoples and the world itself.
Kane Sajdak
Vice Chairman
Key Sectors

Where Australian capability meets Bahraini ambition

Financial Services & FinTech
Bahrain is home to 400+ financial institutions — the Gulf's premier financial hub and the region's first FinTech regulatory sandbox. Our members connect Australian fintech, banking technology, and financial advisory firms with Bahrain's thriving financial ecosystem.
400+
Financial institutions in Bahrain
Tourism & Hospitality
Home to the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain's tourism sector is booming. Australian expertise in hospitality, tourism infrastructure, and events management is in direct demand.
Vocational Training
Six Australian universities operate in Bahrain, making it Australia's largest higher education hub in the Gulf. Australian vocational training expertise, governance frameworks, and dual-accreditation programmes strengthen bilateral education and workforce development.
ICT & Digital Infrastructure
Bahrain hosts an AWS data centre — the first in the Gulf — cementing its position as the region's cloud computing hub. Australian technology companies are finding significant opportunity in Bahrain's accelerating digital transformation.
Health Care
Collaborating in state of the art efforts in spearheading new medical technology and processes. Bahrain's healthcare sector is valued at US$1.4B and growing rapidly under Vision 2030. Australian medical technology, aged care expertise, and health services providers are well positioned to meet Bahrain's expanding demand.
US$1.4B
Healthcare sector value
Agribusiness
Connecting farming and agri tech support companies to assist regional and global food security. Australian agribusiness expertise and agricultural technology create significant opportunities for bilateral cooperation in support of Bahrain and the wider Gulf region.
Carbon Abatement
Linking our nations' expertise in carbon abatement technology and industries. Australia's leadership in clean technology, renewable energy, and emissions reduction provides a compelling partnership opportunity with Bahrain's evolving sustainability agenda.
Waste Management
Bilateral efforts to assist Bahrain in managing the regional waste management and waste to energy efforts. Australian expertise in waste processing, recycling, and energy recovery offers practical solutions for Bahrain's infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Membership

Choose your level of access

Every tier gets you into the room. Higher tiers get you to the table.

Bronze
SMEs, Individuals & Startups
A$1,000 AUD/year
  • 1 Named Representative
  • Standard Directory Listing
  • Quarterly Market Briefings
  • Event access at member pricing
  • Cultural & Business Briefings
  • 15% Delegation Discount
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Gold
Enterprise & Multinationals
A$10,000 AUD/year
  • 5 Named Representatives
  • Premium Homepage Listing
  • 3 Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Unlimited B2B Introductions
  • All Industry Working Groups
  • 1 Co-hosted Event/Year
  • Government & Sovereign Wealth Introductions
  • Annual Strategy Session with Vice Chair
  • 50% Delegation Discount
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Chairman's Circle
By Invitation Only
By Invitation
Our most exclusive tier for distinguished leaders. Privileged access to the Chamber's highest-level networks.
  • All Lead benefits included
  • Chairman's private dinners & receptions
  • Direct Royal & ministerial introductions
  • Bespoke in-Kingdom itinerary
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Upcoming Events

Where deals begin

Interest is called for in respect of the following Events

May 2026

Bahrain Fintech Forum

Join Australian fintech and financial services leaders at the annual Bahrain Fintech Forum. Connect with regulators, investors, and technology partners from across the Gulf and beyond.

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Register Interest
June 2026

Sydney CEO Roundtable

A closed-door session for senior executives exploring Bahrain market entry and Gulf investment. Pre-arranged introductions, briefings from Bahrain EDB, and structured networking with Chamber leadership.

Sydney, Australia
Register Interest
September 2026

Annual Gala Dinner

The Chamber's signature annual event. An evening of recognition, deal-making, and celebration of the Australia–Bahrain bilateral relationship. Attended by ambassadors, ministers, and senior business leaders from both nations.

Australia — venue to be confirmed
Register Interest
Trade Services

The services that turn interest into investment

01

Market Entry Advisory

We guide Australian companies through every step of entering the Bahraini market — from regulatory requirements and business registration to selecting the right local partner and establishing operations. Our advisors have direct relationships with the Bahrain Economic Development Board and key ministries.

Regulatory Guidance Business Registration Partner Selection
02

Business Matching

Our business matching programme delivers a 78% conversion rate from introduction to active commercial engagement. We pre-qualify Bahraini counterparts, arrange structured introductions, and stay involved through initial negotiations. Not a directory. A concierge.

78% Conversion Rate Pre-qualified Partners Managed Introductions
03

Trade Certification

We certify commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and export documentation required for Bahraini customs clearance. Our authentication carries weight with Bahrain Customs Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Average processing: 48 hours.

Certificate of Origin Invoice Attestation Embassy Legalisation
04

Investment Facilitation

The Chamber has facilitated over A$420M in bilateral investment. We connect Australian investors with Bahraini sovereign wealth funds, private equity, and project developers — and support Bahraini investors seeking Australian assets, infrastructure, and partnerships.

A$420M Facilitated Sovereign Wealth Access Deal Structuring
Latest News

From the corridor

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Bahrain's FinTech Bay accelerator attracts Australian participants

Three Australian fintech companies have been accepted into Bahrain FinTech Bay's 2026 cohort, the Gulf's leading financial technology accelerator backed by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

GCC Chambers Editorial 20 Mar 2026

Australia-Bahrain trade in aluminium and agriculture strengthens

Australian alumina exports to Bahrain's Alba smelter grew 15% in 2025, while Bahraini demand for Australian beef and dairy continues to rise under the Kingdom's food security strategy.

GCC Chambers Editorial 8 Mar 2026

Chamber formally registered in Manama as Bahrain WLL

The Australia & Bahrain Business Chamber has completed its formal registration in the Kingdom of Bahrain as a WLL entity (No. 182849-1), establishing a permanent presence in Juffair, Manama.

GCC Chambers Editorial 15 Feb 2026
March 2026

Bahrain Named #1 in MENA for Ease of Doing Business

Bahrain retains its position as the most business-friendly economy in the Middle East and North Africa, reinforcing its appeal to Australian companies seeking Gulf market access.

February 2026

Six Australian Universities Now Operating in Bahrain

Australia's higher education presence in Bahrain continues to grow, with six universities now offering programmes in the Kingdom — cementing Australia as Bahrain's leading education partner.

January 2026

Chamber Facilitates A$420M in Bilateral Investment Milestones

The Australia & Bahrain Business Chamber has reached a new investment facilitation milestone, connecting members with Bahraini sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure projects, and private equity.

Our Partner Nations

Two nations. One partnership.

Discover Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain is the Gulf's most business-friendly economy. A diversified financial hub with zero income tax, 100% foreign ownership, and a strategic location bridging East and West.

US$44B
GDP
1.5M
Population
#1 GCC
Economic freedom

Discover Australia

33 years of uninterrupted economic growth before the pandemic. World-class universities, a leading financial services sector, and a services economy built for export.

A$2.3T
GDP
26M
Population
#1
Services exporter

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