Bahrain News

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), the official global representative for Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) and the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) are co-organising the 5th Mediterranean Islamic Finance Forum (MIFF): Leveraging on Islamic Finance for Sustainability, Innovation, and Economic Development on 21st November 2019. The…

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Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have added four airports in the United States of America to the list of cities served by the existing codeshare agreement for travel commencing 23 September 2019. The addition of the new destinations further…

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Health Minister Faeqa Al Saleh has opened Micro schools for children at the Salmaniya Medical Complex, in the Children’s Oncology Section Ward 202 and the Children’s Ward 31. The opening coincides with the beginning of the new school year in the Kingdom. Al-Saleh praised the efforts of civil society institutions in supporting the health sector…

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As the “Guest of Honour Country” in this year’s prestigious art show La Biennale Paris, the Kingdom of Bahrain is all set to make a strong cultural statement that combines its thriving contemporary art movement, its timeless craft heritage and a specially produced film on the Kingdom’s cultural persona. The Bahrain Pavilion at La Biennale,…

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Bahrain Bourse held a workshop on Sustainability and Investor Relation (IR) Digital Solutions on 17th September 2019 as part of its efforts to promote best IR practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The workshop was attended by more than 30 representatives from listed companies along with Middle East Investor Relations Association “MEIRA” Bahrain Chapter members. The…

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In preparation for celebrating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 89th National Day, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is hosting an exciting range of events and activities over a period of five days, from the 19th until the 23rd of September 2019. The events are aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between both Kingdoms…

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Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Bahrain announces the publication of its Q2 Market Indicators Report for 2019. The report shows that the number of broadband subscriptions reached to 2.34 million subscription at the end of the second quarter of 2019, with an increase of 9% compared to the second quarter of 2018. Broadband penetration rate in…

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, met with the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, at the White House in Washington D.C. on his official tour to USA. HRH the Crown Prince began by conveying the greetings of…

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Batelco Chairman Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa accompanied by the Company’s CEO Mikkel Vinter and members of the executive management team were in attendance at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit which took place on September 15 at The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. Batelco’s Gold Sponsorship of the key event is in line with its…

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The 5th edition of MEPEC is almost here! There has been an innumerable advancement in the oil and gas industry. Digitalization is one of the most prevalent trends and new technologies are making complex tasks more efficient and cost effective. The industry is also taking a more proactive approach to energy efficiency within their organizations…

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Dr. Khalid Al Ghazawi Ebdaa Bank for Microfinance announced “School Loan” to coincide with back-to-school season, which aims to give entrepreneurs customers greater financial resources and provide incentives for those wishing to activate their business and fill their shops and stationaries with school supplies. The loan was launched to be tailored to meet the requirements…

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Bahrain, Saturday 14 September 2019 – The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the first event of its kind in the region, the first Business Development Forum and Fair in healthcare sector (BDFEX), that will be held Under the patronage of President of the Supreme Council of Health, Lieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa,…

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According to the WHO reports UAE used to be one of the most dangerous places for motorists in the world. In 2013 there were more than 18 road fatalities per 100 000 inhabitants per year. In 2017, the number of deaths caused due to road accidents decreased to 525 and the rate of road traffic…

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Outstanding performance, ultimate driving dynamics, expressive design ‑ the new Mercedes-AMG compact CLA 45 S 4MATIC+/ A 45 S 4MATIC+ sports cars (combined fuel consumption 8.4-8.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 192-189 g/km)[1] reassert their leading positions in their segments. They seamlessly continue the success story of their predecessors, while setting numerous new standards. Available…

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The Bahrain Economic Development Board in partnership with HexGn is gearing up for the first GCC PropTech Time summit to be held on 17th September, 2019. The event is being sponsored by industry stalwart Diyar Al Muharraq and will also see the support of powerhouses – RICS, JLL, and Arabnet as partners. The Bahrain Economic…

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The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) announced it will be hosting the third annual Bahrain Tech Week from September 15 – September 19. The week-long series of events showcasing opportunities for innovation and growth in Bahrain’s thriving technology sector culminates a year of exciting developments for the Kingdom’s ecosystem, which has matured at a rapid…

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