Greater provision of health care forms a key pillar of Vision 2030 and Bahrain is actively seeking public-private partnerships to assist the development and expansion of the sector.

For a relatively small country, Bahrain has a big reputation for health tourism due to its high quality care and modern technology. "Our health-care facilities are in line with international standards and benchmarks, although we need to focus on automation in order to improve access to these services," said Minister of Health, Dr Faisal Yacob Alhamer.

With its core focus on the development of world-class hospitality and health-care projects, Ithmaar Development Co (IDC) is poised to make a significant impact in Bahrain's fast-growing health tourism sector.