Batelco by Beyon has won top recognition at the MEA Business Achievement Awards 2026 in Dubai for its AI-powered customer service platform, Basma, which has transformed the way customers engage with the company by delivering fast, intelligent and personalised sales and support.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has confirmed that the temporary power outage that affected several areas across the Kingdom has been fully resolved.
Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi and Bahrain Development Bank CEO Dalal Al Qais discussed expanding cooperation to boost tourism investment and SMEs, while reviewing joint initiatives supporting the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
Total CX, part of Bahrain-headquartered international technology group Beyon, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Ibn Al Nafees Hospital to deliver innovative customer experience services and AI solutions that support and enhance the hospital's operations.
Eskan Bank (EB) has signed an agreement with Al A'ali Engineering Consultants to provide consultancy services for the delivery of 72 new residential units, comprising 40 units in Askar and 32 units in Hamad Town.
Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has named a new board of directors led by Chairman Mohamed Ahmed AlSada. The reconstituted board will oversee the institute's pearl, gemstone and jewellery testing services and support its role in the kingdom’s gem industry.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that top Saudi utility developer Acwa has emerged as the sole bidder for Hidd Independent Water Project. The company submitted a levellised cost of water (LCOW) bid of BD0.276 per cu m.
Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.
stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain's most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has partnered with PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, to launch seamless cross-border fund transfers, enabling customers to link their PayPal accounts directly to the stc pay app and move funds between both platforms.
Bahrain has reinforced its economic and investment partnerships with France and the Principality of Monaco following a high-level four-day mission led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB).
