September 20, 2023
stc Bahrain has announced the successful completion of 5G-advanced (5.5G) trials in the Mena region marking a significant milestone in the evolution of next-generation connectivity. The live demonstra... View more
July 5, 2023
Formula 1 today (July 5) announced the 2024 calendar with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East set to celebrate its 20th anniversary as the opening round of th... View more
June 18, 2023
The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has announced that the kingdom will be hosting the first-ever international auction of natural pearls on June 20. The auction initiated by the Ra... View more
June 13, 2023
stc Bahrain a world-class digital enabler has launched the kingdom s first Vulnerability Operations Centre (VOC) a state-of-the-art platform dedicated to helping organisations tackle offensive securit... View more
June 13, 2023
MG Motor Bahrain-Zayani Motors the exclusive distributor of MG in Bahrain recently announced the launch of its first PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in the kingdom -- the 2024 MG HS PHEV. Prese... View more
April 12, 2023
Bahrain s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has launched a project to develop and modernise the infrastructure of its private data centre thus making it the first country in the region to impl... View more
March 21, 2023
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have announced that the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan will fall on Thursday (March 23) based on the sighting of the crescent in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia... View more
December 29, 2022
Bahrain has been ranked first in the price index category of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022 published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The Yearbo... View more
December 26, 2022
The first U-turn flyover in Bahrain part of the Al-Fateh Development project was inaugurated by Minister of Works Ibrahim bin Hassan Al-Hawaj yesterday (December 25) coinciding with the celebrations o... View more
December 13, 2022
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co (GIG Bahrain) has signed a payment services agreement with Eazy Financial Services EazyPay Bahrain s leading and most innovative payment services provider. These services i... View more
November 29, 2022
Bahrain s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has made part of the C-Band spectrum available for 5G Private Networks placing the kingdom at the forefront of GCC countries in enabling both pr... View more
October 6, 2022
Preparations are in full swing to host the first edition of the Arab International Cyber Security Summit in Bahrain in December. The event will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince... View more
August 15, 2022
Bahrain s Mid-year Financial Report showed a 52% increase in actual revenues collected during the period ending June 30 2022 achieving savings of BD33 million. This was revealed as the Cabinet reviewe... View more
July 31, 2022
stc Bahrain has announced plans to build the foundation for a 5.5G network in partnership with Huawei making it the first company that will adapt this network not just in Bahrain but the Middle East r... View more
June 15, 2022
Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah) a unit of the kingdom s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat has announced the completion of Phase One of the Amanat Edu Safe Park. The 16 000 sqm facility ... View more
May 28, 2022
Zain Bahrain has teamed up with LSS Technologies a leading technology solutions and system integrators in the kingdom to complete an innovative streetlight solution to boost 5G deployment at Bahrain B... View more
May 21, 2022
stc Bahrain a world-class digital enabler has announced the launch of the first 5G Standalone network in the kingdom in collaboration with top ICT solutions provider Huawei. stc Bahrain s Standalone 5... View more
May 14, 2022
stc Bahrain a world-class digital enabler has announced the launch of the region s first unified automation and intelligence program uNOC in partnership with Huawei. The programme a first for Mena reg... View more
March 23, 2022
Radio Bahrain 96.5 Bahrain s first English radio station has released its first limited edition NFT created by Bahraini NFT artist Leena Al Ayoobi. Radio Bahrain s NFT was launched at the recently hel... View more
March 21, 2022
Injaz Bahrain is set to host an exciting youth festival to celebrate the achievements of its young entrepreneur students. The two-day festival hosted for the very first time in Bahrain and under the p... View more
March 16, 2022
Bahrain s Dar Alfann Gallery has launched NFT MENA Exhibit 2022 the region s first dedicated NFT art exhibition. The exhibition under the patronage of Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa President of... View more
March 6, 2022
stc Bahrain a world-class digital enabler has announced the launch of its official Chainlink node by which it will provide smart contracts with access to a secure source of real-world data and secure ... View more
January 19, 2022
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability by being ranked first in Bahrain and second in the Arab World in the Refinitiv Environmental Social and Governan... View more
January 11, 2022
Hilal Computers an established systems integrator in the GCC has achieved a first for the cybersecurity sector in Bahrain. The firm has been awarded SOC 2 certification for its managed Network Operati... View more
December 21, 2021
Bahrain has achieved a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever satellite today. The nanosatellite Light-1 a joint endeavour between Bahrain and the UAE lifted off at 1.06pm (Bahrain time) fr... View more
December 11, 2021
Bahrain s Ministry of Health has announced that a case of the Omicron variant has been detected in the kingdom in an individual arriving from abroad. All necessary mitigation protocols and precautions... View more
December 1, 2021
Bahrain s leading telecom services operator Batelco today (December 1) took a major step forward introducing its new Beyon Money brand in line with its strategy to move beyond its core business and ve... View more
November 30, 2021
Bahrain s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication (MTT) has invited pre-qualification bids from global and regional developers for the first phase of its ambitious 109-km-long metro system. T... View more
November 15, 2021
Bahrain s National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has approved the emergency use of the Evusheld to combat Covid-19 making the Kingdom the first country to utilise the drug. The drug will be avail... View more
October 20, 2021
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has launched the world s first electronic cheque system catering to individual as well as corporate bank customers. The Bahrain Electronic Cheque System (BECS) is bei... View more
August 12, 2021
The Kingdom of Bahrain was recently ranked as the first in the GCC for availability of advanced computer programming talent in Information and Computer Technology (ICT). This is according to the Inter... View more
August 4, 2021
Bahrain has announced the opening of a first-of-its-kind open water swimming facility at the Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach. The Olympic Aquatic Complex comprising a 50-m 10-lane pool and also a 25-m eight-la... View more
June 8, 2021
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Bahrain one of the leading Islamic banks has signed a strategic partnership with Codebase Technologies (CBT) to implement Digibanc RegReporting Bahrain s first automated rep... View more
March 30, 2021
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Bahrain has elected new members to its roster for the term 2021-23. Accordingly Tahani Hussain is the new Chairperson and the first female to take that role at... View more
January 28, 2021
Bahrain today (January 28) received its first batch of the Covishield - AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine manufactured in India by the Serum Institute of India under the name Covishield. The Covishield-Ast... View more
December 31, 2020
Bahrain Specialist Hospital has performed the first successful Off Pump Beating Heart Surgery (OPCABG) with Total Arterial Revascularisation in the private sector. The patient experienced minimal pain... View more
November 30, 2020
Bahrain has awarded a total of 1 022 tenders in the first nine months worth a total of 2.7 billion according to new data released by Bahrain s Tender Board the country s government procurement regulat... View more
November 24, 2020
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) the world s largest smelter ex-China has topped the Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) ratings list by ESG Invest for the second year in a row in Bahrain -- as announce... View more
November 10, 2020
Beginning later this month the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama Bahrain will become the first hotel in the kingdom to offer kosher certified food. This will be done through the help of Orthodox ... View more
November 1, 2020
Bahrain is hosting the first virtual dental conference in the region which is the 5th Bahrain Dental Conference and Exhibition styled DLS5 BAHRAIN . The conference will be held remotely this year from... View more
October 6, 2020
Professional services firm KPMG in Bahrain is gearing up to host the first Tax Summit in the kingdom to be held virtually. The Summit themed Reimagining Tax in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be held betw... View more
September 30, 2020
The BDA Centre for Medical Training is organising the patient safety PSPCI Conference 2020 in strategic partnership with King s Centre For Professional Development/UAE. This conference in cooperation ... View more
September 7, 2020
The Ebrahim K. Kanoo company has hosted the first ever Injaz Bahrain Virtual Job Shadow event in Bahrain showcasing the different aspects of the company s spare parts division. Over 40 participating s... View more
June 7, 2020
Ila Bank Bahrain the kingdom s fast-growing digital mobile-only bank has launched its first ever Virtual Internship Programme for university students and fresh graduates. The initiative commenced via ... View more
June 4, 2020
Bahraini authorities have announced the completion of the Phase One of the Al Janabiya road junction a vital development project for the kingdom that covers a 120 000 sq m area. The project will also ... View more
May 9, 2020
Bahrain Clear a major clearing house in the kingdom has signed a depository agent (custodian) agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank to offer custody services at Bahrain Bourse to regional and internatio... View more
February 24, 2020
Bahrain s Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the kingdom after a Bahraini citizen arriving from Iran was suspected of having contracted the virus based on... View more
February 12, 2020
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) s new Passenger Terminal Building will become the first airport in the Middle East to operate with Enterprise LTE (eLTE) technology as its mission-critical system B... View more
January 28, 2020
The first public coastline in Bahrain to be completely powered by solar energy is set to open next month according to a report. Covering an area of 43 000 sq m it features a walkway an open square gre... View more
October 8, 2019
Beehive Mena s first regulated peer to peer lending platform has announced that it has facilitated funding for its first SME in Bahrain. Bahrain-based Mira Packaging Factory manufactures disposable pa... View more
October 8, 2019
Visitors from Russia who arrived on the first charter flight of the new season were given a warm welcome at the Bahrain International Airport yesterday. Representatives from the Bahrain Tourism and Ex... View more
September 29, 2019
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company has renewed its strategic sponsorship of Bahrain s top real estate mall event Gulf Property Show at the Avenues taking place from November 6 to 9. The eve... View more
July 20, 2019
Vega ThaiMart has signed up Crown Electro Mechanical Services as the main contractor for its ambitious project ThaiMart a first-of-its-kind Thai-Inspired shopping destination within Diyar Al Muharraq ... View more
July 9, 2019
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company said it has appointed Alghanah Group for the construction of its upcoming retail project in Seef area of the kingdom. Building on the success of El Mercad... View more
July 4, 2019
Batelco a leading digital solutions provider in Bahrain has launched Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 the first 5G network supported device in the kingdom. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was tested on Batelco s 5G network by a p... View more
June 23, 2019
Bahrain is set to use recycled materials for construction of roads in a first for the kingdom. The materials which have been recycled from building debris will be used for the pre-asphalt soil layers ... View more
June 3, 2019
Batelco Bahrain s leading digital solutions provider said it will be the first telecom provider in Bahrain to launch commercial 5G network in the kingdom. The service will be available in key location... View more
May 25, 2019
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) a leading provider of integrated Islamic banking services in the kingdom has announced the appointment of its first digital virtual employee Dana who will be setting measur... View more
April 21, 2019
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of Staybridge Suites Manama Al Seef marking the debut of the brand in Bahrain. Expected to open in January 2020 the 128-room extended stay... View more
April 2, 2019
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company the developer of kingdom s premium project El Mercado Village has renewed its support as Gold Category sponsor for the upcoming Gulf Property Show in Mana... View more
April 2, 2019
Bahrain has welcomed the entry of its first property technology (proptech) company Estater. A real estate technology concept the Estater app offers an intuitive platform for listing sharing finding or... View more
March 26, 2019
Hospitality giant InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a partnership deal with Bahrain-based real estate developer Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company to open the first Staybridge Suit... View more
March 12, 2019
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced that the Bahrain Food Festival has attracted more than 150 000 visitors since it opened to the public on February 28. The fourth editi... View more
January 31, 2019
Cinépolis the fourth largest cinema exhibitor in the world has announced its official entry into the GCC s movie theatre sector with the opening of its first location in Bahrain. The biggest cinema ch... View more
December 30, 2018
A|X Armani Exchange Bahrain recently launched its first winter styling competition at the Bahrain City Centre. The contest was launched with lifestyle influencers from the island competing with each o... View more
November 5, 2018
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the beginning of the cruise ship season with the arrival of Azamara Cruises on November 4. The cruise ship sailing under the Azamara Ques... View more
October 15, 2018
Bahrain welcomed a total of 5.9 million visitors during the first of 2018 an increase of 5.8 per cent compared to the same period last year it was announced. The new figures were released during the B... View more
September 2, 2018
Al Namal & VKL Holding a leader in the hospitality Industry in Bahrain has announced the grand opening of the Park Regis Lotus Hotel located in Juffair the kingdom s tourism hub. The hotel is the firs... View more
August 9, 2018
Kuwait Airlines inaugural flight from the new Kuwait International Airport landed in Bahrain yesterday (August 8) and was warmly welcomed by state and airport officials. Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al K... View more
August 6, 2018
Preparations are underway to inaugurate the new passenger terminal at the Kuwait International Airport with its inaugural flight by Kuwait Airways heading to Bahrain International Airport on August 8 ... View more
July 19, 2018
Al Namal & VKL Holding a leader in the hospitality Industry in Bahrain has announced the grand opening of the Park Regis Lotus Hotel located in Juffair the kingdom s tourism hub. The hotel is the firs... View more
July 9, 2018
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company has announced the appointment of its current chairman Waleed Ahmed Alkhaja as acting CEO. He will assume responsibilities from July 12 succeeding Amin Al ... View more
July 3, 2018
First Motors the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Bahrain has handed over a fleet of Hyundai Water Tanker Trucks with a capacity of 4 200 gallons each to the Capital Municipality of the Mi... View more
June 25, 2018
Viva Bahrain a leading telecom services provider today (June 25) launched the first 5G live showcase in the kingdom. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications heralded ... View more
May 31, 2018
First Motors the exclusive distributor of Genesis vehicles in Bahrain part of Al Zayani Investments group has announced the introduction of the sport sedan all-new Genesis G70 in the Kingdom. The styl... View more
May 22, 2018
Bridge - Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers has announced the launch of its operation in Bahrain having obtained approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). The company which currently provides in... View more
April 26, 2018
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company said it has signed up Mohammed Al Gharib Architects & Engineers (MGAE) to design their upcoming project in Seef area of the kingdom. Building on the succe... View more
April 23, 2018
Gulf International Bank (GIB) has launched the digital retail banking services of meem the region s first Shariah-compliant digital bank in Bahrain. Rasheed Al Maraj Governor of the Central Bank of Ba... View more
April 4, 2018
StayWell Holdings has announced the expansion of its Park Regis brand into Bahrain with the opening of the country s first Park Regis hotel in Juffair. The brand-new 19-storey hotel offers 164 luxurio... View more
March 29, 2018
Bahrain has unveiled the country s first solar home which is connected to the governmental electricity network through a net metering system. It allows individuals and establishments to install and us... View more
March 28, 2018
Real estate developer First Bahrain has launched El Mercado Village residential villas for sales a new complex adjacent to the upscale neighbourhood market El Mercado Janabiya in the kingdom. Convenie... View more
March 22, 2018
US-based Mueller Industries yesterday (March 21) opened its first copper tube manufacturing facility in the Middle East at Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) in Hidd said a report in the Gul... View more
February 25, 2018
Zain Bahrain a leading telecommunications provider in the kingdom has announced that Ericsson s state-of-the-art Outdoor Enclosure 6150 HEX/AirCon has been utilised by the operator to install indoor m... View more
February 25, 2018
Jumeirah Group a global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding will open its first hotel in Bahrain on February 28. Jumeirah Royal Saray will offer a new wave of understated luxury on a pr... View more
January 4, 2018
Two cruise ships carrying more than 5 600 visitors made a stop over in Bahrain on January 3 marking the start of the kingdom s cruise season. Italian ship MSC Splendida and German cruise line Aida doc... View more
December 11, 2017
Gulf Markets International a leading service provider in Bahrain said it has joined hands with Japanese multinational photography and imaging company FujiFilm to launch the first ever endoscopy repair... View more
December 4, 2017
Dubai Holding the global investment conglomerate and Sevens Holding has announced the signing of a management agreement for Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel in Bahrain. The 167-key hotel which... View more
November 21, 2017
Royal Life Saving Bahrain recently concluded the first internationally recognised Beach Lifeguard Course at Marassi Al Bahrain Beach. The five-day training was attended by professional lifeguards and ... View more
November 19, 2017
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry a leading industry chamber in India with over 112 years of history has opened its first international office in Bahrain to promote bilateral trade between India an... View more
November 13, 2017
The World Arena Group a leading conference organizer with offices in the UAE the UK and the US will host RegTech Mena the first regulatory technology summit in Bahrain on November 21 and 22. As an exp... View more
September 26, 2017
Bahrain s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has implemented the Cloud First policy enabling migrating systems to the Cloud following the best practices while adhering to iGA s security standar... View more
September 10, 2017
Australia-based StayWell Hospitality Group is set to open the kingdom s first Park Regis Hotel in Juffair district in partnership with Bahrain group VKL Group during the third quarter of 2017. With 16... View more
August 2, 2017
AccorHotels announced today the opening of its newest property in the Middle East - ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area in partnership with renowned owner developer and asset manager Action Hotels. Lau... View more
May 22, 2017
Bahrain is hosting the first Bahrain Restaurant and Hospitality Forum (BRHF) organized by Culinaire & Beyond from May 21-22 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center. Held under th... View more
May 14, 2017
First Bahrain Real Estate Development has posted a net profit of 2.7 million during 2016 representing annual growth of 148 per cent over the 1.1 million reported in the year prior the company said at ... View more
May 3, 2017
Mastercard a leading technology company in the global payments industry has inaugurated its first dedicated office in Bahrain. The move comes as part of its ongoing commitment to the market and drive ... View more
December 29, 2016
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company has signed an escrow agreement with Kuwait Finance House Bahrain (KFH-B) for its El Mercado Village residential villas for sale of the project in Janabiya... View more
November 22, 2016
First Bahrain Real Estate Development the developer of El Mercado Janabiya retail development has signed up as the Gold Sponsor for Gulf Property Show 2017 the boutique showcase for the real estate an... View more
June 24, 2014
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has announced that it will host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015. This inaugural event will see route development professionals from ... View more
June 26, 2012
Bahrain Air the private national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain participated as a full member of International Air Transport Association in the 68th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transp... View more
October 26, 2011
INTERNATIONAL hospitality giant Marriott is bringing a new brand to the Middle East with the launch of its first Residence Inn in Bahrain at the end of the year. The property which will run alongside ... View more
April 29, 2010
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa will be the first of its kind when it opens in the island kingdom later this year. The 150-million development sits on the west coast of Bahrain on Zallaq Bea... View more
July 22, 2008
THE Marriott Executive Apartments Manama is the first Marriott brand in Bahrain. Located in the Al Fateh/Juffair near the diplomatic area and the city s financial district it is only 10 minutes from t... View more
November 28, 2006
RADISSON SAS Hotels & Resorts the first-class brand of Brussels based Rezidor Hotel Group will launch Bahrain s first five-star corporate residence in December and expects occupancy levels of over 70 ... View more
November 2, 2005
Now in its 28th year Ramada Bahrain has kept his promise to its discerning business guests and leisure travelers by announcing the completion of the first phase of room renovation. 42 Rooms including ... View more
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