Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) highlighted the kingdom's digital transformation strategy and plans to expand the use of AI and data-driven government services as it seeks to boost its position as a leading regional and global model in digital transformation and smart cities.
Bahrain’s Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has set July fuel prices, effective July 2, with Jayyid (91) at BD0.222 ($0.59), Mumtaz (95) BD0.247, Super (98) BD0.362, and diesel BD0.229 per litre, while retaining diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen.
The Kingdom of Bahrain is all set to host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026, one of the GCC’s leading initiatives aimed at recognising outstanding digital government projects and initiatives, showcasing successful government experiences and best practices.
Bahrain’s Bapco Energies and its venture arm, BeVentures, are evaluating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to meet growing power demands from energy-intensive industries and AI infrastructure, a report said.
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Friday.
Bahrain is accelerating the redevelopment of Muharraq, rolling out infrastructure and public space upgrades as part of a wider strategy to revitalise one of the kingdom's most historic cities. The scope of work includes road development as well as upgrade of stormwater drainage and utility networks.
Volarix Global, a Bahrain-based company specialising in technology, innovation, and energy infrastructure, has announced the formation of an integrated platform in the kingdom, established to develop and deploy next-generation systems across key sectors.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned a proposal to impose a 20% transit fee on cargo shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would instead pursue trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid escalating tensions with Iran.
People in Bahrain are being urged to take steps to protect themselves from a potential ‘heat dome’ that could form sometime next week, resulting in dangerous temperatures.
Bahrain could become only the second country in the region to host a Six Flags theme park under an ambitious proposal designed to create a world-class entertainment destination that complements, rather than competes with, the successful Saudi attraction, a Gulf Daily News report said.
