A recent report shows that foreign investors continue to pump money into Bahrain’s stock market, reflecting growing interest in certain local firms’ shares. Figures from the Bahrain Bourse revealed a net foreign purchase of $33.6 million in listed stocks during 2024, marking a clear trend of international funds entering the market. Net purchase transactions The fourth quarter alone saw net purchase transactions valued at $1.1 million. In a bid to breathe new life into trading activity, the Bahrain Bourse has announced the launch of a broad incentive programme, which will kick off on 2 February 2025. This initiative is a cornerstone of the Financial Services Sector Development Strategy (2022-2026), designed to broaden participation in the market and increase liquidity through new approaches. Kamco Invest reported that Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul recorded the highest net foreign purchases in 2024, totalling $6.3 billion. Abu Dhabi’s bourse followed with $5.4 billion, while Dubai’s market posted $572.5 million.