Bahrain ranks first in Gulf in economic participation

Bahrain ranks first in Gulf in economic participation

Bahrain ranked first in the Gulf and second in the Arab world on the latest World Economic Forum report in terms of economic participation and creating opportunities.Globally, Bahrain ranks 137 with a score of 0.63.Bahrain bridged 63.2% of the gender gap, compared to the global average of 68%.The education gap closed at a rate of 98.5%, which exceeded the global average of 95%. Bahrain maintained its advanced level in education by ranking first in the world in the indicators of net enrolment in secondary education and total enrolment in higher education.In the health sector, Bahrain mended the gap by 96%, on par with the Global average.Comments Read NextFebruary 27, 2021UAE: Digital freelancers increased by nearly 200%November 2, 2020Oman plans to introduce wealth tax in 2022October 13, 2020Oman: 5% VAT to come into force within 180 daysOctober 12, 2020Oman plans to implement 5% VAT in 6 monthsJanuary 23, 2020Oman Set To Introduce VAT Early Next YearNovember 20, 2019Bahrain To Host First IR4.0 ME Expo & SummitOctober 10, 2019UAE Ranks Among Top 25 Competitive EconomiesApril 7, 2019UAE Announces Long-Term Visas For 100 Companies