🇧🇭 Foreign ownership of Bahraini brands
6.5% of the 31 Bahraini brands with a controlling owner (2) are owned by a company headquartered outside Bahrain, most often in the United Arab Emirates and India. That ranks 67 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | 50% | |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | 50% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Bahraini brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Group | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| LIC of India | 🇮🇳 India | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Bahraini brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants & foodservice | 20 | 0 | 0% |
| Travel & transport | 5 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
- Babyshop owned by Landmark Group
- Life Insurance Corporation (International) owned by LIC of India
How this is computed
Of 31 Bahraini brands recorded, 31 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 0 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country; with this few brands, one acquisition moves the share noticeably. See also the Bahrain country page.