According to the
news site, "Bahrain announced the launch of a Golden License to attract large-scale local and foreign investment companies and projects into the kingdom and help boost its economy and reduce its debt, estimated at 121.7% of its GDP".
Only companies with major investment and project portfolios will be eligible for the license, with either a $50 million value or a plan to create 500 jobs in the country, according to the Bahrain Economic Development Board, Al-Monitor adds. Golden licensed companies will enjoy perks and privileges unavailable to others including prioritized allocation of land for investment and access to infrastructure services and utilities, according to the article.
