Bahrain

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Tabreed signs up for Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026

Tabreed, a global leader in energy-efficient district cooling and sustainable cooling infrastructure, has announced that it has signed up as a lead partner for the fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a major industry event being held this week in Bahrain.

Finance & Capital Market

GPG to act as management-led private markets investment firm

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG), one of the region’s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait.

Finance & Capital Market

Al Salam Bank marks 20 years of transformational growth

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

Al Salam Bank marks its 20th anniversary this year, commemorating its commendable journey through a year-long celebration that reflects the shared story it has built with its clients, employees, and the community.

Construction & Real Estate

Ithmaar Development Company appoints Nayef Nasser Alnasser as MD

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

Ithmaar Development Company (IDC), a specialised company in the development and management of major development, real estate and other infrastructure projects, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Group, has appointed Nayef Nasser Alnasser as a Managing Director of IDC, succeeding Mohammed Khalil Alsayed.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain's Awali City set for major revamp

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

His Majesty King Hamad was briefed on the proposed masterplan to redevelop Awali City in Bahrain, covering commercial, office and residential units as well as green spaces in addition to a pedestrian and sports pathway. It is aimed at preserving the architectural identity and urban heritage of the city.

Media & Promotion

Global musical 'Wicked' shows in Bahrain draw 7,000

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

The internationally acclaimed musical "Wicked" concluded its performances at the Bahrain National Theatre following a successful run held from January 13 to 17.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global leaders to chart sustainable future at top Bahrain forum

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Leading global advisory groups, policymakers, sustainability leaders and business decision-makers will be in Bahrain for the Sustainability Forum Middle East event where they will discuss ways to tackle climate risks, embed sustainability into core business models as well as boost net-zero transition.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Arcapita joins hands with Cloud Capital to acquire 21MW data centre in US

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Arcapita Group Holdings, a global alternative investment firm, has announced a joint venture partnership with Cloud Capital, a leading global data center investment management firm, to acquire a 21MW data center located in Minneapolis, US, with plans to expand its capacity to 31 MW.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon, Qareeb partner to launch Bahrain’s first Edge Data Center

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Batelco by Beyon has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Qareeb Data Centers, the Middle East’s first edge data center provider.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Sama X wins licence to launch SpaceX broadband connectivity in Bahrain

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Sama X, a unit of regional business conglomerate Alghanim Industries Group, has secured licence from Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to deliver SpaceX’s high-speed Starlink satellite broadband connectivity to the users across the kingdom.