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Bahrain Economic Development Board

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a great place to work - Executive Director Bahrain Economic Development Board Employee Review

4.0
Nov 8, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- good pay and conditions (insurance, etc.) - great organisational reputation - good opportunities for business travel, and to contribute to a national cause - good esprit de corps, internal cohesion and training programmes

Cons

- long hours (compared to rest of Bahraini Civil Service) - overworked senior management, which trickled down to other staff

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5.0
Dec 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The EDB is a great place to learn and develop your skills, network with amazing people and be active in changing Bahrain's economy for the better. As an Intern you do real work that impact the organization.

Cons

Interns need to be proactive to maximize learning.

3.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- High budget means great exposure to different initiatives, allowing you to lead projects, try new things, explore latest tools

Cons

Linear movement between departments is more realistic than actual career progression, little personal oversight over promotions, work/life balance can be very difficult

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