May 2022 11 www.bahrainthismonth.com Germany in Bahrain FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT GERMAN-BAHRAINI RELATIONS Trade between Bahrain and Germany, and specific areas of trade: Germany is Bahrain’s third most important business partner in the European Union. Germany’s positive image in the country is largely founded on its highly competitive industrial and technology sectors. On the German side, small and mediumsized companies in particular are taking advantage of the good investment climate in Bahrain. At present, around 30 German companies have offices in Bahrain or are engaged in projects in the country. German Export to Bahrain: EUR506. 2 million (2020) EUR379.2 million (2019) German Import from Bahrain 2020: EUR124.9 million (2020) EUR 97.1 million Euro (2019) German import goods by SITC (percentage of total imports) - 2020 Non-ferrous metals 84.7; other vehicles 4.7; raw materials (without fuel) 3.4; textiles/ clothing 1.5; Chem. ore 1.4; metal goods 0.7; Building materials/ glass/ceramics 0.7; measurement/ control tech. 0.4; petrochemicals 0.3; Shoes 0.3; Other 1.9 Agreements with Germany • Investment Protection Agreement since May 27, 2010 • Agreement on Air Transport since June 18, 1991 • Agreement on October 2, 2000 amending and supplementing the Agreement of June 18, 1991 on air transport Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community & GCC countries in 1988. German residents in Bahrain According to the foreign office, there are 500 Germans in Bahrain. Most popular courses among Bahrainis in Germany Medical and technical subjects Germany is Bahrain’s most important partner in the European Union. 10, 000 German tourists visited Bahrain in 2018. In 2018, the German Embassy issued more than 6000 tourist visas and more than 2000 business visas for Bahrain. At present, around 30 German companies have offices in Bahrain or are engaged in projects in the country. There are approximately 500 German nationals living in Bahrain.
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