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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Work is in full swing at the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), a multi-million-dollar healthcare project coming up in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain with the first phase of work likely to be completed next year.
Abu Dhabi group M42 has announced the opening of Amana Healthcare Bahrain, the first specialised long-term care and rehab hospital of its kind in the country, developed in strategic partnership with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat).
Bahrain's Works Ministry has signed an agreement with Project Management Institute (PMI) as part of efforts to implement its strategic plans aimed at developing national infrastructure and promoting innovation in line with the kingdom's Economic Vision 2030.
