Bahrain

Finance & Capital Market

Bank ABC named 'Transaction Bank of the Year' at UK event

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Bank ABC, a leading player in the region’s banking industry, said it has once again been named 'Transaction Bank of the Year – Middle East in 2025' by The Banker (Financial Times), marking the third time the Bank secures this prestigious accolade.

Finance & Capital Market Retail & Wholesale

American Express Shop Small campaign back in Bahrain, Qatar

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

American Express has announced the return of its Shop Small campaigns in Bahrain and Qatar in time for the holiday season. Under this, its members in Bahrain will receive BD2 on spending BD5 at participating shops and in Qatar, they will get QR2 on spending QR5 or more.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Bahrain medical city Phase I work set for 2026 completion

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Work is in full swing at the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), a multi-million-dollar healthcare project coming up in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain with the first phase of work likely to be completed next year.

Health & Environment

M42 boosts GCC presence with Amana Healthcare Bahrain launch

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi group M42 has announced the opening of Amana Healthcare Bahrain, the first specialised long-term care and rehab hospital of its kind in the country, developed in strategic partnership with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat).

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain ministry signs pact with Project Management Institute

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Bahrain's Works Ministry has signed an agreement with Project Management Institute (PMI) as part of efforts to implement its strategic plans aimed at developing national infrastructure and promoting innovation in line with the kingdom's Economic Vision 2030.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon unveils new 'Ultra Home' internet package

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Bahrain's leading telecom services company Batelco by Beyon has announced the launch of Ultra Home, a new line up of home internet plans, that brings together Mobile Broadband and Fiber Broadband under one simplified offering.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Alba wins ‘Excellence in Safety’ award at top UK event

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held recently at Liverpool, UK.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Gateway Gulf 2025 secures $17 billion deals for Bahrain

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

The third edition of Gateway Gulf 2025, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), concluded on a high note with landmark partnerships and agreements valued at over $17 billion, stemming from more than 60 deals and announcements made over the two-day flagship investment forum.

Finance & Capital Market

Elm, BENEFIT sign MoU to drive digital innovation in financial services

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

Elm, a leading digital solutions company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bahrain Electronic Network for Financial Transactions (BENEFIT), the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi, Bahraini Tourism Ministers discuss boosting cooperation

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, met with Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing tourism cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025.