Bahrain

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

RezLive.com hosts Bahrain roadshow

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

RezLive.com, a B2B global travel wholesaler, hosted a roadshow at InterContinental Bahrain, an IHG Hotel, bringing together top hospitality brands and over 170 travel agents from across the region.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO reports $13.5 m net profit for nine months of 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

SICO, licensed as a conventional wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), said its consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders grew 6% year-on-year, to record BD2.2 million ($5.7 million) in the third quarter of 2025 compared to BD2 million ($5.4 million) for the same quarter last year.

Miscellaneous

Global leaders, investors to take part in Gateway Gulf

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Bahrain is set to welcome an exceptional lineup of global leaders, investors, and innovators for the third edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place on November 2 and 3 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay.

IT & Telecommunications

TRA Spectrum Committee advances Bahrain’s digital future

Tue, 07 Oct 2025

Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded the 18th meeting of the Spectrum Strategy and Coordination Committee (SSCC), which continues to shape Bahrain’s digital future in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ASRY announces winners of its inaugural Ibtaker Award

Mon, 06 Oct 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), the leading maritime fabrication facility in GCC, has announced the winners of the first cycle of its 'Ibtaker Award' that was launched recently to foster a culture of creativity and out of the box thinking across the workplace.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Barceló Bahrain appoints a new Sales & Marketing Assistant Director

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Barcelo Hotel & Residences, Bahrain has appointed Ikhlass Raji as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing. With her extensive regional experience and dynamic leadership in hospitality sales, Raji is poised to contribute significantly to the property’s growth and brand positioning in Bahrain.

Education, HR & Training

Alba boosts local talent development with new appointment

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has appointed Ahmed Mazen Matar as its new Manager Training. In this pivotal role, Matar will oversee the design and implementation of training programmes across Alba’s operations.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The Merchant House, Manama launches Winter Escape Package

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

The Merchant House, Bahrain’s five-star boutique hotel, has introduced its Winter Escape Package, a chance for travellers to relax in style this winter.

Health & Environment

UNDP inks collaboration deal for Sustainability Forum Middle East

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and FinMark Communications have signed an agreement to boost collaboration for the upcoming edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in January.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Hotels Group to launch MFive Services in Bahrain

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has partnered with UAE-based MFive Services to form a joint venture in Bahrain. This collaboration aims to elevate outsourced housekeeping operations, setting new international standards in the hospitality sector. MFive is co-owned by Abu Dhabi National Hotels and Metro Global.