Bahrain identifies six strategic sectors

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Bahrain launches $185m fund to support SMEs

Bahrain has launched a new SME fund following the signing of strategic partnership agreements between Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), and Al Salam Bank. The announcement was...

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...

Launch of the SME Fund in Partnership with Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and Al Salam Bank, with Support from Tamkeen

His Excellency Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Council, has announced the launch of the SME Fund following the signing of strategic partnership...

Bahrain awards tenders worth $3bn in first nine months of 2025

Tender Board members at a meeting Bahrain’s government has awarded tenders worth $3 billion (BD1.155 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, government procurement regulator, the Tender Board, announced at the prestigious investment forum,...

National Bank of Kuwait Breaks Ground USD 66 Million First International Headquarters in Bahrain, Reinforcing Long-term Commitment to the Kingdom

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...

Arla Foods announces investing EUR 50m in Bahrain site to grow  market leading position in cheese glass jars  

Arla Foods is already the market leader in the important cheese glass jar category across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region with the popular spreadable cheese sold under the Puck® brand. But in order to further improve this position...

World News | India, Bahrain Welcome Progress in Bilateral Investment Treaty Negotiations, Express Commitment to Combat Cross-border Terrorism

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): India and Bahrain on Monday unequivocally condemned terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their strong commitment to combat terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. In a joint...

Capital A signs LOI for possible Bahrain hub

Capital A has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore establishing Bahrain as AirAsia’s Middle East hub, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to build a major bridge between...

Bahrain’s Alba eyes global deals

Alba is 70% owned by Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, with another 20% owned by Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled mining firm Maaden. It also has a 10% listing on the Bahrain stock exchange, but low trading volumes mean the company is...

Bahrain: Deal to build world’s largest single-site rooftop solar plant

Bahrain - Foulath Holding, a major industrial holding company and parent of Bahrain Steel and SULB, announced a partnership with Yellow Door Energy to develop a massive 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar power project in Bahrain. The landmark...

Bahrain to host world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant

A power purchase agreement is in place for a 123 MW solar project in Bahrain that will span 14 sites including the world’s largest rooftop solar installation, a 50 MW system on top of a 262,000 m2 stockyard shed. November 3, 2025 Patrick Jowett...

Bahrain to pump in $17bln more into economy with new projects

Bahrain is set to inject an additional $17 billion into its economy through new projects, building on the success of having already attracted $17bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2018. The massive investment pipeline was announced by...

Bahrain’s Taha Wins GCC Industrial Excellence Award

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Taha International for Industrial Services CEO Mr. Ammar Awachi receives the prestigious GCC Industrial Excellence Award 2025 during the Third Gulf Industrial Exhibition in Kuwait. The award, presented...

India, Bahrain welcome progress in Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations, express commitment to combat cross-border terrorism

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): India and Bahrain on Monday unequivocally condemned terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their strong commitment to combat terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. In a joint...

India, Bahrain advance talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and CEPA to boost economic ties: MEA

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India and Bahrain took a major step forward in their economic partnership by agreeing to advance talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and begin negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...

Bahrain Titanium (BTI) begins construction of titanium facility

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain Titanium (BTI), founded by the leadership group of metals powerhouse Interlink, has commenced construction of the Middle East’s first integrated titanium production facility, marking a major...

India, Bahrain boost economic ties with CEPA, investment treaty talks

India and Bahrain agreed to advance talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and begin negotiations for a CEPA during the 5th High Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi, aiming to boost trade, investment, and cooperation in various sectors. India...

India, Bahrain vow fight against terrorism, expand cooperation

Condemning terrorism in all its forms, including the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India and Bahrain on Monday reaffirmed their resolve to combat cross-border terrorism and deepen cooperation in defence, maritime security, trade and emerging...

India, Bahrain condemn terrorism, push for economic partnership deal

India and Bahrain condemned terrorism, including cross-border terror and the 2025 Pahalgam attack, at the 5th High Joint Commission. Both sides noted progress on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a Bilateral Investment...