Bahrain

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 Industry, Logistics & Shipping

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 Media & Promotion

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.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Mumtalakat, SandboxAQ in deal to build $1bn biotech hub in Bahrain

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Bahrain Mumtalakat, the sovereign wealth fund of the kingdom, has entered into a strategic partnership with SandboxAQ, a global leader in AI and quantum techniques, in a move that will see the two create over $1 billion in value for the kingdom through new biotech assets in the country.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia sign deal to ease flow of goods

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to facilitate certification of origin procedures for Bahrain’s industrial exports to the Saudi Arabia.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain ink deal to boost industrial exports

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement aimed at increasing the flow of Bahraini industrial exports into the kingdom as part of broader efforts to strengthen economic integration between the two neighbouring countries, said a report.