Bahrain MPs set to vote on pork banBahrain's members of the parliament (MPs) are set to take a final vote proposal that could see pork banned in the kingdom. MPs last month approved two-month jail sentences and fines of up to BD300 ($785) for anyone who imports, sell More… |
Bahrain MPs set to vote on pork banBahrain's members of the parliament (MPs) are set to take a final vote proposal that could see pork banned in the kingdom. MPs last month approved two-month jail sentences and fines of up to BD300 ($785) for anyone who imports, sell More… |
Bahrain traders banking on F1Bahraini businesses are banking on the forthcoming Formula One weekend to help them make up for lost earnings due to unrest, a report said. Commerce leaders told our sister publication the Gulf Daily News (GDN) there was an air of More… |
Gulf Air signs events agreement with BCCIBahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air is collaborating with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) on a number of the chamber's upcoming events in the GCC. As part of the partnership agreement, Gulf Air will b More… |
Indian investors 'can gain from GCC oil sector'Indian investors can benefit from the GCC oil industry, said experts at a major seminar organised by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (BCCI) Bahrain Asian Traders Committee (BATC) yesterday. Businessmen at the More… |
Bahrain traders told to step up security systemsTraders in Bahrain are being urged to step up security and instal high-resolution surveillance cameras and alarm systems - both inside and outside their shopping outlets and companies. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC More… |
Bahrain to raise food production by 40pcBahrain is set to increase domestic food production from 20 per cent to 60 per cent in the next four years, said a senior government official. Concerns about food security and plans to enhance the role of small farmers and local b More… |
Major revamp of Manama souq plannedA multi-million dinar plan that includes landscaping and pedestrianising the Manama Souq as well as introducing entertainment facilities, traditional coffee shops and arts and craft stores is now being revived, said a top official. More… |
Freeze extension on expat worker fee urgedBahrain's businessmen have demanded authorities push back a freeze on fees for foreign workers to the end of the year, claiming they are still recovering from financial downturns caused by last year's unrest. The BD10 ($26.52) Labour Marke More… |
Bahrain plans SME support centreBahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and Family Bank have teamed up to set up a centre aimed at supporting and developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs). BCCI chairman Dr Essam Fakhro yesterday (May 23) signed a memorandum More… |








