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UNDP inks collaboration deal for Sustainability Forum Middle East

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and FinMark Communications have signed an agreement to boost collaboration for the upcoming edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in January.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Hotels Group to launch MFive Services in Bahrain

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has partnered with UAE-based MFive Services to form a joint venture in Bahrain. This collaboration aims to elevate outsourced housekeeping operations, setting new international standards in the hospitality sector. MFive is co-owned by Abu Dhabi National Hotels and Metro Global.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Mumtalakat, SandboxAQ in deal to build $1bn biotech hub in Bahrain

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Bahrain Mumtalakat, the sovereign wealth fund of the kingdom, has entered into a strategic partnership with SandboxAQ, a global leader in AI and quantum techniques, in a move that will see the two create over $1 billion in value for the kingdom through new biotech assets in the country.

Finance & Capital Market

Ithmaar Bank names new Financial Institutions and Treasury head

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank Ithmaar has appointed Nada Kazerooni as the new head of Financial Institutions and Treasury. An industry veteran, Kazerooni brings over 25 years of banking and financial markets experience spanning Islamic banking, treasury and capital markets to her new role.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air CEO stresses collaboration to drive aviation growth at Routes World 2026

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss highlighted the importance of collaboration, adaptability and strategic investment in supporting Middle East aviation growth at Routes World 2026 in Germany, citing the region’s infrastructure, connectivity and established hub networks as key competitive advantages.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia sign deal to ease flow of goods

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to facilitate certification of origin procedures for Bahrain’s industrial exports to the Saudi Arabia.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain ink deal to boost industrial exports

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement aimed at increasing the flow of Bahraini industrial exports into the kingdom as part of broader efforts to strengthen economic integration between the two neighbouring countries, said a report.

Media & Promotion Motoring

Bahrain secures double win at the Custom Show Emirates 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Bahraini automotive enthusiasts Ali Khalil and brothers - Hussein and Mohammed Tareef - achieved a remarkable success at the 10th edition of the Custom Show Emirates 2025, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, held at Expo City Dubai.

Finance & Capital Market

Ebdaa, Key Link join forces to back entrepreneurs, SMEs in Bahrain

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Ebdaa Microfinance has joined hands with Key Link Corp, a Bahrain-based provider of company formation and business services, to deliver greater value to entrepreneurs and SMEs by improving their access to financial solutions, professional expertise and specialised business support.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain, France sign MoU on peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Bahrain and France signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, focusing on specialised training to develop and sustain the expertise and capabilities needed to support Bahrain’s civilian nuclear programme.