Bahrain

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ASRY showcases its maritime expertise at Breakbulk Middle East expo

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) showcased its extensive expertise and advanced capabilities in the maritime industry as well as the scale of its technical and operational capacity at the Breakbulk Middle East 2026 Exhibition & Conference held recently in Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

AirAsia X (AAX) has announced two international routes linking Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick (KUL–BAH–LGW), strengthening its global expansion strategy. Starting June 26, 2026, the service makes Bahrain its first global hub and marks the airline’s second Fifth-Freedom route beyond Asia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirAsia X selects Bahrain as strategic hub for global expansion

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

AirAsia X (AAX) Berhad is positioning Bahrain at the heart of its next phase of global expansion, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional aviation hub.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ASRY hosts key Bapco Energies HSSE committee meeting

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) recently hosted a key meeting for Bapco Energies companies in Bahrain where they discussed ways to boost health and safety standards, review adopted best HSSE practices and promote the exchange of expertise as per global standards.

Energy, Oil & Gas

BBTC Mena opens with focus on advanced conversion, cleaner fuels

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

The Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference (BBTC) Mena, the region’s leading technical forum focused on residue upgrading, advanced conversion routes, and cleaner product strategies, kicked off today, February 10, and runs until February 11 in Bahrain.

Construction & Real Estate

BENEFIT, Safa join hands to drive Bahrain’s key sustainability initiatives

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

BENEFIT, a leading company in Bahrain's fintech sector, has joined hands with Safa, a voluntary carbon offsetting platform and a portfolio company of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, in a move aimed at driving Bahrain’s sustainability and climate action initiatives.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain, Bermuda explore deeper economic co-operation

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Bermuda, a British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed ways to deepen collaboration in multiple potential sectors. The duo highlighted key sectors where the two island economies could boost economic and financial ties.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ASRY wins top honours at Saudi Maritime Awards 2026

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has been named the best Ship Repair Yard at the Saudi Maritime Awards 2026 in Jeddah for its leading role in ship repair and maintenance sector as well as for the range of services it provides on par with global technical and operational standards.

Energy, Oil & Gas

19th Annual GPCA Forum opens in Bahrain

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

The 19th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, held under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,” opened in Bahrain on December 8 and will continue until December 11.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi–Bahrain energy ties boosted by ACWA Power–Bapco deal

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

ACWA Power and Bapco Energies signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop a multi-phase 2.8 GW solar plant with large battery storage in Saudi Arabia. Announced at the 2025 Saudi–Bahraini Coordination Council meeting, the project will supply Bahrain’s grid and support its renewable energy transition.