Bahrain is 28pc more cost-effective in ICT direct OP costs.

Bahrain enjoys an annual direct cost advantage in the ICT sector of up to 28 percent when compared to the GCC region, with commercial rental costs, manpower costs as well as internet charges being the most competitive advantages.

According to a recent report released by KPMG entitled 'The Cost of doing business in the GCC - ICT', the ICT direct annual costs consist of registration and licensing, commercial rental rates, manpower costs, telecom costs, internet charges, electricity and water charges, and IT infrastructure costs.

When it comes to the indirect costs, the...