Bahrain

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kanoo Energy, TECO Motors partner to expand electric motor replacement services to Aramco, Bahrain

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Kanoo Energy, a division of Kanoo Industrial & Energy under the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with TECO Motors for electric motor replacement at Aramco and in Bahrain.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air records strong traffic in October, passengers up 18pc

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has recorded strong performance results for October amid growing demand which remained robust across its expanding network. The airline flew 598,363 passengers for the month, up 18% over last year.

Construction & Real Estate

Naseej completes its Nasayim Arad smart villa project

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has announced the completion of its Nasayim Arad smart villa project in record time. The project includes 17 villas equipped with smart home solutions for lighting, AC and safety systems in line with sustainability principles.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain's non-oil exports of National Origin soared to $836m in October

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

The total value of Bahrain's non-oil exports (national origin) increased to BD317 million ($836 million) over the last year's figures of BD316 million ($833 million), said a report. The top 10 countries accounted for 73% of the total exports (National Origin) value.

Media & Promotion

Bahrain celebrates National Day with pride and in style

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

The Kingdom of Bahrain today is celebrating its National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad’s accession to the throne with pomp and gaiety. To mark the occasion the streets, roads, buildings and prominent landmarks across the country were adorned in white and red.

Construction & Real Estate

IsDB approves $180.72m for Bahrain highway upgrade

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a $180.72 million funding for the King Faisal Highway Upgrade Project in Bahrain's capital Manama. The funding is part of a new package of projects totaling approximately $1.36 billion.

Construction & Real Estate

GCC Interconnection Authority, Iraq finalise plans for major electricity link

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and the Ministry of Electricity of the Republic of Iraq have discussed the final preparations for launching the electricity interconnection project between the two entities.

Construction & Real Estate

East Sitra Housing Project Phase Three 23pc completed

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Bahrain authorities said that steady progress is being made on the East Sitra Social Housing Project with more than 20% work in the third phase completed. Infrastructure works stand at 29%, while 16% of the 1,269 housing units have been built.

Finance & Capital Market

Bank ABC named 'Transaction Bank of the Year' at UK event

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Bank ABC, a leading player in the region’s banking industry, said it has once again been named 'Transaction Bank of the Year – Middle East in 2025' by The Banker (Financial Times), marking the third time the Bank secures this prestigious accolade.

Finance & Capital Market

American Express Shop Small campaign back in Bahrain, Qatar

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

American Express has announced the return of its Shop Small campaigns in Bahrain and Qatar in time for the holiday season. Under this, its members in Bahrain will receive BD2 on spending BD5 at participating shops and in Qatar, they will get QR2 on spending QR5 or more.