| Description: | Bahrain, a tiny island nation on the Arabian Gulf that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971 has grown to become one of the world's leading international finance centres and is home to more than 400 licensed financial services institutions. Bahrain Financial Services Development Agency has been established to support and enhance the country's dynamic financial sector by raising Bahrain's international profile as a leading financial and business destination. The Agency also acts as a single point of contact for international financial services firms looking to establish themselves in the Kingdom. | |