Work on $1.6bn Dilmunia project startsWork on the $1.6 billion Dilmunia at Bahrain, a major mixed-use project built on a man-made island off the coast of Muharraq, was launched today at a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sh More… |
Bahrain to build 4,000 new homesBahrain is expected to launch a new project to build 4,000 houses in Hidd district later this month, according to an official. His Majesty King Hamad is expected to lay the foundation stone for the social housing project More… |
BIA registers above 20,000 for Gulf CupBahrain International Airport (BIA) reported a significant increase in passenger traffic during the Gulf Cup Tournament 2013, with more than 20,000 football fans registered at BIA during the period. Mohammad Yousif Albinfalah, CEO More… |
Geant to open third branch in BahrainGeant Hypermarket will open its third branch in Bahrain next year. A lease agreement was signed with the Muharraq Mall Company, developer of the Muharraq Seef Mall, for a 4,000 sq m store. Geant will be one of the four major anchor tena More… |
$3.7m revamp for Bahrain marketA BD1.45 million ($3.78 million) project has been launched to improve facilities at a central market in Bahrain, which will feature a modern shopping centre and separated sections for meat, fruit and vegetables and fish. It will also in More… |
Council rift hits Bahrain public projectsA divided municipal council has suspended its meetings indefinitely in a move that threatens to delay Bahrain’s public projects across Muharraq. It is the latest twist in an ongoing saga at the Muharraq Municipal Council, wh More… |
Bahrain butchers firm on strike planButchers from Bahrain’s Muharraq city say they plan to go ahead with an indefinite strike from Thursday, after postponing it last week. They had planned to start their strike last Tuesday, but agreed to delay it after author More… |
Bahrain Parliament by-election todayVoters have started casting their vote in the parliamentary by-election for Bahrain's Muharraq constituency. Four candidates - Sameer Kadhem, Mubarak Mukhaima, Dr Abdulrahman Buali and Hind Bucheery - go head to hea More… |
Bahrain plans new Muharraq downtown areaBahrain Municipal councillors have announced plans to create a "downtown" area in Muharraq to provide more localised services to residents. Councillors yesterday submitted a blueprint for a central business and government district to rival More… |
Bahrain to lift construction ban in districtA seven-year ban on construction in old neighbourhoods of Muharraq in Bahrain will be lifted starting July, said a municipal council official. The Muharraq Municipal Council last year lowered the bar, giving out home and building permits o More… |








