Bahrain’s construction sector has grown by 40 per cent since January, it was revealed yesterday ahead of a major construction event.

The figures were released as Bahrain steps up preparations for the annual GCC Construction Conference in October, a report in the Gulf Daily News said.

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan yesterday met Bahrain Contractors’ Society honorary president Isa Mohammed Abdulrahim and chairman Ali Abdulla Marhoon to discuss preparations for the event.

Bahrain and GCC contractors will have opportunity to discuss construction potential in the Gulf, in addition to challenges and difficulties curbing the sector. - TradeArabia News Service