The company will build the government’s data network.

The World Bank has reported that Bahrain’s score improved to 73 percent in women’s economic participation and gender equality from 2018 to 2022. The report was compiled by World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law 2022. This report examines laws and regulations that restrict women’s economic inclusion in 190...

The wave of inflation continues to put pressure on consumers not just in the United States, Europe, and the Arab world, but also in the Gulf region. Economies in the Middle East are exposed to the global price fluctuations because of heavy import dependence. Localized factors like rental deflation and...

Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank GFH Financial Group intends to list on the Saudi stock exchange, Tadawul, and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, ADX, according to media reports.

Bahrain government has provided unemployment benefits to 31,099 citizens in 2021, according to the country’s Labor Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan. He said the unemployment benefit has not been discontinued for any beneficiary who meets the eligibility conditions in accordance with the Unemployment Insurance Law. Humaidan said amendments have...

Bahrain has a $90 per barrel breakeven oil price, so the country is moving forward with serious economic diversification plans among which is to become the Fintech hub.

As regional bourses aim to compete with developed markets, questions are also being raised over the state of reforms, the future of regulation in the region.

The ceremony among others was attended by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani and US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Steven C. Bondy.

Digital economy has driven the startup investment upsurge in the MENA region in 2021.

Bahrain government has launched a health scheme, “Medic in Every Home”, aimed at extending health services and reaching out to people. The project aims to enhance Bahrain’s rating on the third and fourth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), increase the survival rate for the injured and reach out to the largest...

The Bahrain Golden Visa was recently announced during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms if the result of the rapid test is positive.

It was the latest diplomatic breakthrough since several Arab states under the 2020 Abraham Accords ended their isolation of Israel.

The visit is the latest such initiative following the US-brokered 2020 Abraham Accords.

Bahrain and Egypt share solid long-standing brotherly relations, and there is steady progress in it due to their deep partnership and coordination in all fields, said speaker of Bahrain's Council of Representatives Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal during his meeting with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, Chancellor Hanafy Ali...

On Thursday, Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said he was banning ‘two events’ organized by Bahraini opposition figures.

Bahrain has launched ‘Golden Residency Visa’ for residents and non-residents with immediate processing of the applications electronically upon meeting the prescribed criteria.

The GCC countries are among the most notable ones that credit rating agencies frequently recognize since they are the center of investors' attention.

Bahrain has made a second Covid-19 booster shot available by choice for adults aged 60 years and above and frontline medical professionals. The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus said the eligible individuals may receive any vaccine as a second booster shot, three months after receiving the first booster...

The UAE-Bahraini Light-1 CubeSat was successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station, in cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Light-1 CubeSat is a collaborative initiative of the UAE Space Agency, Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and New York University (NYU)...

Defense Minister Benny Gantz, making his first visit to Bahrain, said the memorandum of understanding, that covers intelligence, procurement and joint training, takes the countries' relationship to "new heights". Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) normalized relations with Israel in Sept. 2020.

Tamkeen, a semi-autonomous Bahraini agency, has said that the “Skills Bahrain” initiative is all set to be launched in the country. "Skills Bahrain" is the first comprehensive national initiative aimed at establishing professional standards for vocations and professions in Bahrain. It meets the rising demand for qualified nationals across a range...

Bahrain will receive F-16 simulators produced by Lockheed Martin to train pilots for national defense missions under a new agreement, the US-based defense and aerospace giant said. Bahrain was the first country in the Gulf region to acquire the F-16 and the first in the world to procure the advanced...

The UAE Ministry of Defence gas confirmed there were no casualties resulting from the attack and the fragments of the ballistic missile fell outside of populated areas. It added that the UAE air defense forces and the Coalition Command had destroyed the apparatus in Yemen used to launch the missile.

The Gulf region stays strong both regionally and globally in terms of the number of internet users and the populations with maximum number of cell phones.

In 2021, Triple-A estimated global crypto ownership rates at an average of 3.9 percent, with over 300 million cryptocurrency-owners and users worldwide. Over 18,000 businesses are already accepting cryptocurrency payments.

Several countries — ranging from regional ones like Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and Egypt, to Russia and the US — have come together to condemn the attacks. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has even said his country would “work with the UAE and international partners to hold [the Houthis]...

BCCI chief reviewed ways to further increase the volume of bilateral trade

Located in Muharraq, Bahrain, Green Corner operates under the auspices of Sheikh Ibrahim Centre for Culture and Research.

The value of Bahraini imports increased by 18 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching BD1.406 billion, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said in its foreign trade report. The report, which encompasses the data on the balance of trade, imports, exports (national origin), and re-exports, said the value...

The Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) has stressed on the significance of the Palestinian cause and flayed the attempts of some agencies to block the information related to the issue. FANA approved a memo on dealing with global platforms on the conclusion of its 48th General Assembly on Wednesday,...

The country also mulled the idea of extending the validity of visas to reduce routine procedures.

The national accounts report shows that the growth is the outcome of the rise achieved by the non-oil sector by 3.76 percent in real terms and 5.94 percent at current prices.

London-based think-tank Cebr predicts the economic future of countries across the world and the outlook remains rosy for the Gulf region.

The regulatory approval, the first in the Middle East and North Africa region, may push Binance to set up its headquarters in Manama

Inspectors also visited a total of 193 restaurants and cafes and took required measures against 17 outlets.

The modern state of Bahrain was founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783 and on 16 December 1971, Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa became the first emir of the country.

A total of 13, 978 Bahraini nationals have invested in UAE public shareholding companies in 2020 and 331 licenses for various economic activities were granted to them, the UAE Ministry of Finance has said. The Ministry said on the occasion of Bahrain National Day that trade between the UAE and...

Fjiri, which commemorates the history of pearl diving, originated on Bahrain's island of Muharraq and is performed in festivals throughout the country.

The region’s common economic, defense and security integration and unity and coordinating stances were reviewed at the 42nd GCC Summit.

Mubadala Investment Company and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate strategic cooperation between the two institutions. As part of the MoU, Mubadala and Mumtalakat will explore worldwide co-investment opportunities. They will also exchange knowledge...

The agreement will promote direct investment in various fields.

This is the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the UAE. It comes a year after the Abraham Accords were negotiated by Bennett's predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu, who said the deals would offer Israel new regional allies.

MAWANI also aims to attract a major share of the global transshipment operations to Saudi ports by implementing several projects and initiatives.

As per the system, the insured will receive end of service benefits in accordance with the retirement law in the person’s own country.

Holders of Saudi passports can travel to up to 34 countries without a visa, and may obtain a visa at the airport in 42 countries.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination in security, military, and economy.

The two countries are seeking to establish a regional complex for the extraction, use, and storage of carbon.

Female representation on boards and at higher levels across the Gulf is trailing behind much of the rest of the world

The Central Bank of Bahrain will offer the digital Dinar through a digital payments platform that can be accessed round the clock.