Bahrain is the 1st Preferred Arab Destination for Expats’ Work and Residence

  • Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
  • 11 September 2019
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The Kingdom of Bahrain ranked first in the MENA region, as a favorite destination for expatriates for work, residence and family living, according to the annual survey conducted by Inter-Nation Network, progressing its previous position in 2018.

For the second year in a row, Bahrain manages to maintain its previous position, whereas the survey praised Bahrain and its cultural environment and lifestyle, for its attractive position to make it a prominent place in the growing financial and technological services sector.

According to the survey, Bahrain ranked first and second in the region according to the main criteria measured by the opinions of expatriates, where it achieved first place in the ease of accommodation, quality of family life, and low cost of living in the region. While it ranked second, and in other criteria, in the aspects of "personal finance", "study abroad" and "lifestyle."

The study covers three aspects: job satisfaction, job entertainment, and job security, which means that respondents in Bahrain find security and have the opportunity to balance work and personal life requirements.

Source (Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Edited)

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