Bahrain

IT & Telecommunications

Bahrain's TRA launches Satellite Direct-to-Device Services

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) services in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications landscape.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon signs deal with Cisco for network infrastructure upgrade

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Bahrain’s leading telecom company Batelco by Beyon has signed up Cisco to modernise its IP Backbone infrastructure. Under this, Cisco will provide cutting edge networking capabilities with advanced routing, automation and intelligent assurance tools.

Energy, Oil & Gas

19th GPCA Forum concludes in Bahrain with 450 companies

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

The 19th GPCA Annual Forum, held December 8–11, 2025, at Exhibition World Bahrain, concluded under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,” with 2,586 delegates from 450 companies across 42 countries participating. The event highlighted industry collaboration and strategic growth initiatives.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Basrec partners with Lumofy to build future-ready workforce

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Bahrain Ship Repairing & Engineering Company (Basrec) has signed up Lumofy, an AI-powered talent development and competency management platform, in bid to help build a future-ready workforce and enhance operational excellence across all divisions.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

YBA Kanoo Group announces new board of directors

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, one of the region's largest independent family-owned multinational businesses headquartered in Bahrain, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors under the chairmanship of Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo.

IT & Telecommunications

AWS Bahrain launches Amazon Bedrock in partnership with iGA

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its Amazon Bedrock, one of the world’s leading solutions for generative artificial intelligence (AI), in Bahrain, in partnership with the kingdom's Information & eGovernment Authority.

Health & Environment Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air integrates MedAire medical support to boost in-flight safety

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is expanding its partnership with MedAire, an international SOS company and leader in travel health and aviation security solutions, to further strengthen passenger and crew safety and wellbeing.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industrial Machinery World News OGN

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.