Bahrain’s Central Bank has released directives on the Bahrain Domiciled Real Estate Investment Trusts. The aim is to enhance their Real Estate Investment Trusts framework. Real Estate Investment Trusts are Collective Investment Undertakings which acquire and operate income generating local and foreign real estate properties, directly or indirectly and allow all types of investors to obtain real estate market exposure. The new directives will allow retail investors to invest in Bahrain Domiciled Real Estate Investment Trusts. As Real Estate Investment Trusts are tradeable instruments, the changes will also allow Bahrain Domiciled Real Estate Investment Trusts to be listed on the Bahrain Bourse and other licensed exchanges.