The Saudi industrial production index surged by 7.9% in June compared to the same month the previous year, said a report. The mining and quarrying sub-index rose 6% year-on-year, while the manufacturing sub-index climbed by 11.1%.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Ship-building Company Heisco) has announced that its consortium with Indian utility major VA Tech Wabag has emerged as the lowest bidder for a key KD114.3 million ($377 million) desalination project in Kuwait.
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has launched a strategic initiative aiming to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a dynamic financial hub.
Vatel Hospitality School said its Bahrain branch has opened applications for 2025–26 academic year. The programme integrates theoretical instruction with extensive practical training, including two years of hands-on experience at leading hotels abroad.
Bahrain’s Labour Fund “Tamkeen” and Salica Investments have announced that applications for the third cohort of the Riyada Business Accelerator Program are now open until September 30.
MENA Innovation Academy, an initiative by Bahrain Fintech Bay in partnership with Reboot Coding Institute, has announced that registration is now open for its upcoming Applied Design Thinking workshop, offered in collaboration with Qubstudio.
Vatel Bahrain, an international business school specialising in hotel and tourism management, has completed a training course for Council of Representatives employees, focusing on fundamental hospitality service competencies.
The primary debt issuances of bonds and sukuk in the Gulf region hit $92.1 billion through 215 issuances for the first half, down 5.5% over last year. Saudi-based issuances led the GCC raising $47.9 billion through a total of 71 issuances, said a report.
BENEFIT, the kingdom’s innovator and leading company in fintech, has signed an agreement with General Assembly Bahrain, marking a strategic partnership to support the development of national talent and empower their capabilities within the tech sector.
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced the launch of the second edition of 'Take-Off' its summer youth programme designed for high school students. The BAS initiative is aimed at familiarising students with the aviation ecosystem.
