Bahrain is set to sign a major financing agreement with Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to advance the work on Phase Two of the Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway project. The total cost of the second phase is estimated at BD128.6 million ($340 million), said a report.
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October. Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) noted that hosting the event for the first time represents a key milestone in advancing the kingdom’s tourism sector and promoting its development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
