Bahrain

Education, HR & Training

MKF, Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association sign skill development MoU

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain posts 4pc real GDP growth in Q3, says report

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Grnata Group employs, trains 60 Bahrainis via Tamkeen programmes

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Leading open banking platform Tarabut acquires Bahrain AI group

Sat, 31 Jan 2026

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.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Miscellaneous

Bahrain begins term as United Nations Security Council member

Sat, 03 Jan 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Top forum highlights Bahrain’s growing role in shaping regional sustainability agenda

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Sustainability Forum Middle East ends on successful note

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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.

Retail & Wholesale

IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signs deal with HITEK AI to deploy HSSE digital platform

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain balances sustainability with economic growth: Minister

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain, Cyprus sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in tourism

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

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.