The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with responsibility for attracting inward investment into Bahrain focusing on target economic sectors in which the country offers significant strengths. Key areas include manufacturing, information and communication technologies (ICT), and logistics and transport services. The financial services sector in Bahrain is particularly strong and the EDB supports the continuing growth of the banking industry and key sub-sectors, including Islamic finance, wealth management, asset management, and insurance and re-insurance.