Bahrain's Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) has signed a contract with international consultancy firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) to develop the Bahrain National Strategic Structure Plan 2050, that will guide every aspect of the kingdom’s sustainable urban planning and development over the next 25 years.
Bahrain’s Oil and Environment Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah has called for deeper GCC industrial integration to strengthen competitiveness, resilience and sustainability, while promoting regional partnerships, value-added projects and green industries.
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chairperson Fatima Al Sairafi participated in the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, held in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation for its efforts to empower national talent within Qatar’s tourism sector.
Omani companies signed six commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding with companies from Bahrain at the "Made in the GCC 2026" forum and exhibition held in the kingdom.
Cloudera, a hybrid platform for data, and analytics, and AI, has partnered with stc group, a leading digital enabler, to support the regional digital transformation through innovative ICT and telecommunications solutions.
Midal Cables, a leading industrial group with a strong manufacturing presence in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, is showcasing its advanced industrial capabilities and products as the company’s continued progress in production efficiency at the Made in GCC 2026” event in Bahrain.
Bahrain’s non-oil exports of national origin dropped by 56% to reach BD153 million ($406.4 million) in August 2026, compared to BD350 million for same month in 2025.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded the 18th meeting of the Spectrum Strategy and Coordination Committee (SSCC), which continues to shape Bahrain’s digital future in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Bin Dinah, stressed the importance of closer GCC coordination on oil and energy policies to safeguard global energy security and market stability amid rapid economic, technological and geopolitical changes.
