Bahrain

Media & Promotion

Global musical 'Wicked' shows in Bahrain draw 7,000

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

The internationally acclaimed musical "Wicked" concluded its performances at the Bahrain National Theatre following a successful run held from January 13 to 17.

Construction & Real Estate

Global leaders to chart sustainable future at top Bahrain forum

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Leading global advisory groups, policymakers, sustainability leaders and business decision-makers will be in Bahrain for the Sustainability Forum Middle East event where they will discuss ways to tackle climate risks, embed sustainability into core business models as well as boost net-zero transition.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Arcapita joins hands with Cloud Capital to acquire 21MW data centre in US

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Arcapita Group Holdings, a global alternative investment firm, has announced a joint venture partnership with Cloud Capital, a leading global data center investment management firm, to acquire a 21MW data center located in Minneapolis, US, with plans to expand its capacity to 31 MW.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon, Qareeb partner to launch Bahrain’s first Edge Data Center

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Batelco by Beyon has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Qareeb Data Centers, the Middle East’s first edge data center provider.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sama X wins licence to launch SpaceX broadband connectivity in Bahrain

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Sama X, a unit of regional business conglomerate Alghanim Industries Group, has secured licence from Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to deliver SpaceX’s high-speed Starlink satellite broadband connectivity to the users across the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

Work to start on Budaiya Road development project

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Following the completion of technical bidding, Bahraini authorities are all set to start work on the Budaiya Road development project. It spans 6.7km, extending from Budaiya intersection with Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway in the east to its Janabiya Road junction in the west.

Construction & Real Estate

Design phase begins for key bridge project in Bahrain

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Bahraini authorities have announced that one of the kingdom's major infrastructure projects - Muharraq-Arad Bridge - has entered the preliminary design phase. The scheme is intended to boost access to East Hidd Town while easing traffic congestion across Muharraq, said a report.

Finance & Capital Market

CFI Financial first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for business

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Beyon Connect, a part of the Beyon Group, has announced that CFI Financial, a regional provider of online trading and investment services, has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to go live with eKey for Business, the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Hassan Radhi signs up as partner for Sustainability Forum Middle East

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East has announced Hassan Radhi & Associates (HRA) as a supporting partner for its upcoming edition in Bahrain that will bring together more than 400 leaders across business and government, as well as climate experts from across the globe.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain unveils special reform package to bolster public finances

Thu, 01 Jan 2026

Bahrain has launched the largest financial and tax reform package in its history to address a soaring $50 billion public debt, said media reports. The key fiscal reforms plan includes raising fuel and natural gas prices and bringing changes to corporate income tax and spending cuts.