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 Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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 Energy, Oil & Gas

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SABIC-GPCA: Nearly 20 years of common vision and commitment

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

SABIC is making a major impact at this year’s GPCA conference in Bahrain, marking its participation with a significantly heightened presence and strong senior leadership representation.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ASRY promotes number of Bahraini employees into leadership positions

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has promoted a number of its highly-skilled employees to leadership and supervisory positions within the company as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering its outstanding national talents.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

NBB seals finance deal with Kanoo for premium residential projects

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed an agreement with Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, to provide financing for their premium residential developments coming up in the kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

IT & Telecommunications

Beyon retains 70pc broadband and 40% mobile market in Bahrain, says report

Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Leading telecom company Beyon continues to hold a strong market position within the Kingdom of Bahrain, maintaining more than 70% of the fixed broadband market and around 40% of the mobile market, said a recent study.

IT & Telecommunications Media & Promotion

Bahrain's iGA adds 14 new eServices to its MyGov app

Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has added 14 new eServices to the MyGov app, thus taking its total to 111 eServices. Among the new additions are the Personal Bill Payment service, introduced in cooperation with Electricity and Water Authority (EWA).