Bahraini authorities have announced that work is in full swing on the Al Hunainiyah Water Distribution Station project in Riffa and will be completed by 2027-end. The project includes a ground-level reservoir with a capacity of 10 million imperial gallons as well as an elevated reservoir with a 1.25 MIGD capacity.
Bahrain and Malaysia are set to deepen tourism and travel ties as Gulf Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2026, ahead of the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit, boosting connectivity and access for travellers.
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert Mo Gawdat will share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making at the Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain.
Batelco by Beyon, a leading provider of innovative telecommunications and digital services that empower people and enable businesses, has signed a partnership with Procural, a Bahrain-based e-procurement platform, to accelerate the digital transformation of its procurement operations.
Bahrain has announced the opening of the first dedicated headquarters of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation – Bahrain (EO Bahrain), thus marking a significant milestone in the chapter’s journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship and private sector growth in the kingdom.
Benefit, Bahrain’s leader in Fintech and electronic financial transactions, recorded 261.2 million transactions across the Electronic Fund Transfer System (EFTS)in the first half (H1) of 2026.
Bahrain has announced September fuel prices, effective September 2, with rates reflecting global market movements. Jayyid 91 is 0.225 ($0.60) dinar per litre, Mumtaz 95 at 0.247, Super 98 at 0.380, and diesel at 0.229.
Bahrain is preparing to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress from November 2–5, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, with tourism officials and UFI leaders reviewing preparations for the international business events gathering.
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism.
Central banks in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain raised their key interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to increase its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023 amid renewed inflationary pressures.
