Halal is an Arabic term that literally translates as "permissible". The category
of the concept of "halal" includes not only food and consumer goods,
but also actions approved for Muslims in accordance with the canons of the Koran.
The increased demand for halal-certified products in the last few years is due to
the growing Muslim population and the growth in disposable income required
to use these products and services, and the same factors are expected to drive
further market growth over the past few years. coming years.
Finally, there is a growing awareness among Muslims of the need to consume
only halal food. Halal products are gaining more and more acceptance
as they comply with Shariah requirements as well as aspects of hygiene,
sanitation and safety.
Islam is currently the fastest growing religion in the world.
In 2019, Muslims around the world spent a total of $2.02 trillion in the food,
pharmaceutical cosmetics, travel and leisure sectors. The global Muslim market
has the potential to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2024. The largest market
for Muslim consumers is the halal food and drink sector.
Thus, the growing Muslim population and economic development in countries
with large Muslim populations make halal food and drink a profitable segment
that can be invested in to meet demand.

Bahrain ranks 100th in the world in terms of GDP and 37th in terms of GDP per capita. The Bahraini currency is the second most valuable monetary unit in the world. The country has a dynamic capitalist economy, in which the level of government control over investment and foreign trade is gradually decreasing. The country's capital Manama is the center for many large financial structures. Bahrain's banking and financial services sector, especially Islamic banking, has benefited from a regional boom driven by oil demand. Since the late 20th century, Bahrain has invested heavily in the banking and tourism sectors, although the economy is still dependent on oil. In 2008, Bahrain was named the world's fastest growing financial center. According to the 2020 Economic Freedom Index,
Bahrain has the 4th freest economy among countries in the Middle East and North Africa, and its overall score is well above the regional and global averages. Oil is Bahrain's most exported product, accounting for just over 40% of export earnings, 85% of government
revenue and 10% of GDP. Aluminum is the second most exported product, followed by finance and building materials. The unemployment rate in Bahrain is one of the lowest in the region as of 2020. The reduction of the labor force is causing the arrival of foreign workers - legal and illegal. The share of agriculture in GDP is 0.28% in 2020.

Direct flights are open between Moscow and Manama (Kingdom of Bahrain),
flights are operated 3 times a week by Gulf Air.
The cost of a round-trip ticket without a transfer is from 72,500 rubles.

Citizens of the Russian Federation to visit the Kingdom of Bahrain require a visa.

You can arrange it in several ways:
- online in advance on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain https://www.evisa.gov.bh, in this case the visa fee is paid online on the website when applying and will be 9 BD (~ 24 USD), for a single entry visa for 14 days
- at the airport upon arrival, in this case the cost will be 5 BD (~ 14 USD) for a single entry visa for 14 days

list of required documents:
- Passport, which expires no earlier than 6 months at the time of departure
- return air ticket
- confirmation of the availability of funds in an amount sufficient for a tourist holiday in the country (based on approximately 100 US dollars for each day of stay in the Kingdom)
- confirmation of hotel reservation or information about accommodation with the host (including the exact address in Bahrain and a copy of the ID of the inviting person), travel voucher.

Consideration of the application - 3-10 business days.

Information is current as of 30.05.2023

All restrictions have been lifted. Vaccination certificates or PCR tests are no longer required to enter the country.