Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 50

14-Dec-2009

Bahrain

Bahrain Inaugurates New Port Of Khalifa Bin Salman

King Hamad of Bahrain on 6 December officially inaugurated the new port of Khalifa bin Salman (KBSP), which began operations in April and is poised to become the kingdoms central shipping hub. Built for an estimated cost of $363mn, KBSP is one of the most modern port facilities in the region and is expected to boost foreign investment and regional economic activity. The new port has a...