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Suq traders’ plea after ‘zero profit’Traders in the Manama Suq have reportedly made "zero" profit since the outbreak of violence across the country since February 14, our sister newspaper, the Gulf Daily News reported. They have sent out an urgent plea to g More… |
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Bahrain’s 4-star hotels suffer $79m blowBahrain's four-star hotels have lost nearly BD30 million ($79.5 million) in the last year, as room bookings have plummeted by 50 per cent due to the unrest. A total of 27 hotels has lost around BD1 million each since violence erupted on th More… |
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Tamkeen plan to help Bahrain jewellersTamkeen, Bahrain’s labour fund, has drawn up a rescue plan to help save Bahrain's ailing jewellery industry. Tamkeen has pledged financial aid of up to BD10,000 ($26,525) to businesses which have suffered losses as a result of the unrest, More… |
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Record gold prices keep Bahrain buyers awayGold prices touched BD21 ($55.7) per gram in Bahrain yesterday (August 8), putting off many during what is usually a peak season, said a leading businessman. "International orders have also been reduced to a trickle and will dry up soon if More… |
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Manama suq traders seek helpTraders in the Manama suq say it will require more than just "empty words" to bring life back to what was once Bahrain's main shopping district. Reacting to a Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)-backed plan to hold a shopping a More… |
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Hi-tech market to replace Bahrain suqA state-of-the-art market complex could be on the way in Muharraq, replacing an existing derelict suq. The project is expected to cost up to BD1.45 million ($3.84 million) and would take around two years to complete. Municipal coun More… |
