AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association (BAAA), establishing a collaborative framework focused on developing the professional skills of Bahraini youth and enhancing their readiness to contribute effectively across key sectors.
Bahrain has recorded real economic growth of 4% at constant prices and 4.5% at current prices during the third quarter of 2025 on an annual basis, said a report. The kingdom's non-oil GDP surged by 3.1% at constant prices and 4.9 % at current prices for the three-month period.
Grnata Group has employed and trained more than 60 Bahraini employees through the various programmes offered by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), as part of ongoing efforts to invest in national talent in the real estate and construction sectors.
Tarabut, the largest regulated open banking platform in the Mena region, has announced the acquisition of Servable, a Bahrain-founded full-stack AI engineering company purpose-built for regulated industries. The move is aimed at building the region’s most advanced regulated financial infrastructure.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has begun its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2026-2027 with Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York joining the council.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level talks on energy transition, sustainable finance and long-term competitiveness with global experts reflecting the kingdom’s growing role in shaping the regional climate and sustainability agenda.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded its fourth edition on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level dialogue on energy transition, sustainable finance, and long-term competitiveness and climate transformation featuring more than 650 regional and global leaders.
Middle East-based HITEK AI, a part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a three-year SAFETEK Services Agreement with Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co (IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain), marking a major step in IKEA’s commitment to elevating Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) governance.
Bahrain continues to adopt a balanced approach that integrates environmental sustainability with economic development, said Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs.
During President Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Bahrain, Cyprus and Bahrain signed a tourism MoU. The agreement strengthens economic ties through tourist exchange, joint events, business visibility, public-private partnerships, shared expertise, market research, and coordinated participation in global tourism forums.