The 19th GPCA Annual Forum, held December 8–11, 2025, at Exhibition World Bahrain, concluded under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,” with 2,586 delegates from 450 companies across 42 countries participating. The event highlighted industry collaboration and strategic growth initiatives.
Bahrain Ship Repairing & Engineering Company (Basrec) has signed up Lumofy, an AI-powered talent development and competency management platform, in bid to help build a future-ready workforce and enhance operational excellence across all divisions.
Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, one of the region's largest independent family-owned multinational businesses headquartered in Bahrain, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors under the chairmanship of Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its Amazon Bedrock, one of the world’s leading solutions for generative artificial intelligence (AI), in Bahrain, in partnership with the kingdom's Information & eGovernment Authority.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is expanding its partnership with MedAire, an international SOS company and leader in travel health and aviation security solutions, to further strengthen passenger and crew safety and wellbeing.
Kanoo Energy, a division of Kanoo Industrial & Energy under the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with TECO Motors for electric motor replacement at Aramco and in Bahrain.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has recorded strong performance results for October amid growing demand which remained robust across its expanding network. The airline flew 598,363 passengers for the month, up 18% over last year.
Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has announced the completion of its Nasayim Arad smart villa project in record time. The project includes 17 villas equipped with smart home solutions for lighting, AC and safety systems in line with sustainability principles.
The total value of Bahrain's non-oil exports (national origin) increased to BD317 million ($836 million) over the last year's figures of BD316 million ($833 million), said a report. The top 10 countries accounted for 73% of the total exports (National Origin) value.
The Kingdom of Bahrain today is celebrating its National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad’s accession to the throne with pomp and gaiety. To mark the occasion the streets, roads, buildings and prominent landmarks across the country were adorned in white and red.
