Bahrain

Health & Environment IT & Telecommunications

Total CX, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital ink strategic partnership deal

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Total CX, part of Bahrain-headquartered international technology group Beyon, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Ibn Al Nafees Hospital to deliver innovative customer experience services and AI solutions that support and enhance the hospital's operations.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Eskan Bank signs consultancy deal with Al A'ali Engineering for 72 homes in Bahrain

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Eskan Bank (EB) has signed an agreement with Al A'ali Engineering Consultants to provide consultancy services for the delivery of 72 new residential units, comprising 40 units in Askar and 32 units in Hamad Town.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Retail & Wholesale

Bahrain's Danat announces board overhaul, leadership changes

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has named a new board of directors led by Chairman Mohamed Ahmed AlSada. The reconstituted board will oversee the institute's pearl, gemstone and jewellery testing services and support its role in the kingdom’s gem industry.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Acwa sole bidder for major Bahrain water project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that top Saudi utility developer Acwa has emerged as the sole bidder for Hidd Independent Water Project. The company submitted a levellised cost of water (LCOW) bid of BD0.276 per cu m.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO completes merger of fund services unit into bank

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.

Construction & Real Estate IT & Telecommunications

Bahrain outlines AI-driven digital government plans at Smart Cities Summit

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) highlighted the kingdom's digital transformation strategy and plans to expand the use of AI and data-driven government services as it seeks to boost its position as a leading regional and global model in digital transformation and smart cities.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain announces July fuel prices

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Bahrain’s Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has set July fuel prices, effective July 2, with Jayyid (91) at BD0.222 ($0.59), Mumtaz (95) BD0.247, Super (98) BD0.362, and diesel BD0.229 per litre, while retaining diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen.

Miscellaneous

US eyes use of Iran assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

The US government will attempt to redirect ​Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes ‌against Kuwait and Bahrain with further drone launches.

Finance & Capital Market

Al Baraka Islamic launches cross-border banking service in Egypt

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Bahrain-based Al Baraka Islamic Bank has announced the launch of a cross-border banking service that allows customers to open bank accounts in Egypt with ease. This reflects its commitment to expanding global services and providing integrated banking to its customers.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

Bahrain's iGA migrates Islamiyat app services to MyGov

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has announced the complete migration of all services available on the Islamiyat app to the unified 'MyGov' app as part of the government mobile applications merger plan. MyGov now offers 111 features and services provided by 15 government entities.