SME Fund launched to boost private sector in Bahrain

Bahrain - Industry and Commerce Minister and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Board chairman Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro announced the launch of the SME Fund, a national financing initiative designed to boost the private sector. The...

Gateway Gulf 2025 secures $17 billion deals for Bahrain

The third edition of Gateway Gulf 2025, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), concluded on a high note with landmark partnerships and agreements valued at over $17 billion, stemming from more than 60 deals and...

NMS students embark on educational trip to GPIC Bahrain

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Engineering Graphics students from New Millennium School, Bahrain, embarked on an informative educational trip to the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) on 8th October, 2025. The visit aimed...

Bede Bahrain leverages Zain Bahrain's latest innovations

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bede Bahrain, the innovative microfinance solutions app, has announced the launch of two new AI services powered by Zain Bahrain’s advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure. These include a...

Arla Foods Invests €50.9 Million to Expand Bahrain Production Hub

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Arla Foods, the global dairy cooperative behind the beloved Puck® brand, has announced a major €50.9 million investment in its Bahrain production site — a move that cements the Kingdom’s role as a...

US can reduce trade deficits by exporting more energy, says EQT chief

The US can reduce its trade deficits around the world by exporting more oil and gas, according to the president and chief executive of a major US-based natural gas producer. “The Trump administration has been doing a lot of work on tariffs trade...

NBK Bahrain unveils plan for $66mn international headquarters

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group, the largest financial institution in Kuwait, a holder of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Golden License, has broken ground on its first international headquarters of NBK Bahrain in the Kingdom, marking a...

India, Bahrain begin negotiations for comprehensive eco partnership pact

India and Bahrain on Monday announced commencing negotiations for an ambitious trade deal and inching closer to sealing an investment pact as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held extensive talks with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin...

AAM industry steps up Middle East push as AutoFlight and Eve sign regional deals

Advanced air mobility (AAM) developers AutoFlight and Eve have unveiled commitments from customers in the Middle East, continuing a push into the region first started by rivals Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation. Chinese firm Autoflight has secured...

Tamkeen backs Havelock One to Adopt Advanced Industry 4.0 Technologies

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support for “Havelock One” as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the digital transformation of local enterprises through the adoption of advanced technological...

DXB LIVE to Organise Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in Manama

DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of the Dubai World Trade Centre, is set to organize the Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025 in the Kingdom’s capital, Manama. The event will be held from 9 to 13 December 2025 at the...

Bridging Bahrain’s Future

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s next phase of economic diversification will hinge on connectivity, sustainability and human capital, senior ministers said at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum yesterday, outlining how the...

Gasparotto returns to Bahrain Victorious

CYCLING – TEAM Bahrain Victorious has announced the return of former Swiss rider Enrico Gasparotto to the team, this time in the role of Sports Director from the 2026 season. Gasparotto spent two seasons with Bahrain Victorious as a rider during...

NBK breaks ground for $175mln first international HQ in Bahrain

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group, the largest financial institution in Kuwait, a holder of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Golden License, has broken ground on its first international headquarters in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in...

Bahrain’s Golden License Strikes Gold: USD 4.4 Billion Inflows Revealed at Gateway Gulf Showcasing the Island Nation’s Global Investment Appeal

The latest batch of Golden Licenses span across diversified sectors namely tech, real estate, and green manufacturing, contributing to economic diversification and growth MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The island nation of Bahrain...

Bahrain's Golden License Strikes Gold: USD 4.4 Billion Inflows Revealed at Gateway Gulf Showcasing the Island Nation's Global Investment Appeal

The latest batch of Golden Licenses span across diversified sectors namely tech, real estate, and green manufacturing, contributing to economic diversification and growth MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The island nation of Bahrain...

Predictive medicine ‘future of the healthcare industry’

Predictive and precision medicine is the future of the healthcare industry, according to key players who spoke at a top forum in Bahrain. M42 Bahrain chief executive officer Dr Mohamed Al Saati, Pharos Capital Group founding partner, chairman and...

Bahrain unveils $17bn of new projects at Gateway Gulf

Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access Bahrain announced $17bn of new projects at the Gateway Gulf investment forum on 2 November. The investment pipeline matches the $17bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) the kingdom has successfully attracted...

Bahrain identifies six strategic sectors

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University of Strathclyde Announces Bahrain Campus and Post-Graduate Programme Expansion

S Eleven Educational and the University of Strathclyde, announced the expansion of the university’s facilities and academic programs in the Kingdom of Bahrain.. This advancement includes the development of the university’s campus at Harbour...