Bahrain

Construction & Real Estate

Seef Mall revitalisation project awarded to Mohammed Jalal Contracting

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Bahrain-based Seef Properties has signed an agreement with Mohammed Jalal Contracting to execute the main construction works within the Seef Mall - Seef District redevelopment project.

Miscellaneous

36 Iranian drones targeted Bahrain on Thursday morning

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Bahrain was targeted by more than 36 Iranian drones this morning, Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has said.

Miscellaneous

Islamic New Year holiday in Bahrain on June 16

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Bahrain's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, it has been announced.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirAsia X postpones Bahrain service launch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said has postponed the launch ‌of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters report said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain records strong tourism growth following “We Miss You” initiative

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Bahrain’s tourism sector has seen strong growth since the “We Miss You” campaign, with increased GCC arrivals during Eid Al Adha. The Minister said the country is prepared for summer demand with expanded leisure offerings and regional promotions.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air, beOnd partner to elevate Bahrain’s premium travel

Wed, 06 May 2026

Bahrain aims to cement its global aviation hub status through a new Gulf Air–beOnd joint venture launching in December, combining Gulf Air’s extensive network with beOnd’s all-business-class, private-jet-style service to expand the ultra-premium travel segment.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kanoo Museum, BACA sign MoU to boost Bahrain’s cultural sector

Wed, 06 May 2026

Kanoo Museum, Bahrain’s first private family museum under Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) to strengthen cooperation across the cultural and museum sectors.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Baraka seals housing finance agreement with Eskan Bank

Mon, 04 May 2026

Al Baraka, a leading Islamic bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced that it has signed the third addendum to the housing finance programmes agreement with Eskan Bank. This step incorporates the “Sale of Residential Units Prior to Completion” programme under the framework of their joint co-operation.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain invites prequalification bids for International Sports City project - Phase 1A

Tue, 26 May 2026

Bahrain’s Ministry of Works has launched a prequalification process for contractors for Phase 1A of the planned Bahrain International Sports City project, paving the way for the construction of a major new sports stadium and associated infrastructure in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

New 3.4km road opened in Bahrain

Tue, 26 May 2026

Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has inaugurated Shaikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa Avenue, linking Hunainiyah Avenue and Al Muaskar Highway in Riffa.