The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain with further drone launches.
Bahrain-based Al Baraka Islamic Bank has announced the launch of a cross-border banking service that allows customers to open bank accounts in Egypt with ease. This reflects its commitment to expanding global services and providing integrated banking to its customers.
Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the complete migration of all services available on the Islamiyat app to the unified 'MyGov' app as part of the government mobile applications merger plan. MyGov now offers 111 features and services provided by 15 government entities.
Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, held a meeting with representatives of Bahrain’s hotel sector as part of regular meetings aimed at strengthening partnership with the hotel sector and following up on preparations for upcoming tourism seasons and events.
Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait earlier in the day.
Iran fired missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait as the United States carried out fresh military strikes against Iranian targets and enforced its maritime blockade in the Gulf yesterday, in one of the most serious escalations since a fragile ceasefire took hold.
Mazad, the leading digital auction and marketplace platform in Bahrain and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a specialised training programme designed to empower graduates for careers in the development and management of digital marketplace and auction platforms.
Bahrain has signed key financing agreements with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the King Faisal Highway Project and the Salman Industrial City Expansion Project. This comes as part of the kingdom's efforts to implement strategic projects in vital infrastructure sectors.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
Eid visitors have given a much-needed boost to the hospitality industry in Bahrain battered in recent months by Iranian aggression. Thankfully, Bahrain’s tourism sector recorded strong growth during the recent extended holidays, said a top minister.
