Bahrain

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Alba wins ‘Excellence in Safety’ award at top UK event

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held recently at Liverpool, UK.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Exhibition World Bahrain partners with Comexposium to explore new international events

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Comexposium Middle East to explore bringing events from the international organiser’s portfolio to Bahrain in the coming years, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional business events destination.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC set to sign landmark 2,117-km railway pact in Bahrain

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

The GCC countries are set to sign the General Railway Agreement at a high-profile regional transport ministers' meeting in Bahrain this week. The Gulf bloc plans to complete a 2,117-km-long railway network connecting all six member states - from Kuwait to Oman - with full operations targeted by 2030-end.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air joins regional aviation leaders at AACO AGM in Doha

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, participated in the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) in Doha, where airline leaders discussed industry recovery, strategic challenges and the future of Arab aviation.

AI & Automation

MEET ICT & BITEX bring Bahrain’s technology community together

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Two days of high-level dialogue, technology showcases and practical workshops explored how AI can help shape the digital economy of tomorrow.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain's Gateway Gulf 2026 unveils $22.3bn deals

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Bahrain's Gateway Gulf 2026 unveiled $22.3 billion in strategic announcements, partnerships, and deals during its fourth edition this week.

Media & Promotion

Whynow announces completion of EMP acquisition

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Whynow Holdings Limited, a UK-based media, entertainment and merchandise group, has announced the completion of its acquisition of EMP Merchandising from Warner Music Group.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain opens 93rd UFI Global Congress, showcasing exhibition industry growth

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Bahrain opened the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) on November 3, welcoming international industry leaders and senior executives to discuss emerging opportunities, challenges and the future of the global exhibitions sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Diyar Al Muharraq showcases Al Naseem canal-front villas in Bahrain

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading real estate developer in Bahrain, unveiled its new show villa at its premium Al Naseem development, with only a limited number of units available. Spanning over 328,000 sq m area, Al Naseem features canal-front villas characterised by stunning interiors.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Gateway Gulf 2025 secures $17 billion deals for Bahrain

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

The third edition of Gateway Gulf 2025, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), concluded on a high note with landmark partnerships and agreements valued at over $17 billion, stemming from more than 60 deals and announcements made over the two-day flagship investment forum.