Al Salam Bank's ASB Capital marks successful first anniversary

Rafik-Nayed, Al Salam Bank Group CEO and ASB Capital MD Al Salam Bank, one of the fastest growing financial groups in the region, celebrates the first anniversary of its asset management and investment banking arm, ASB Capital, marking a year of...

World's largest rooftop solar power plant to be set up in Bahrain

Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has announced its partnership with Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and...

Saudi, Bahraini Tourism Ministers discuss boosting cooperation

Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, met with Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing tourism cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf...

IsDB Institute, London Stock Exchange unveil report on development traps, Islamic finance solutions

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI), in partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has launched a major report exploring how Islamic finance can help countries overcome persistent economic barriers to growth. Titled...

Beyon commissions Bahrain’s first white space data facility

Beyon announced the completion and commissioning of the new Batelco by Beyon White Space Data Centre in Manama, marking the launch of the first facility of its kind in Bahrain. The facility’s commissioning, announced at the Gateway Gulf Investor...

Mastercard Strive program launched in Bahrain

The Bahrain Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the launch of the first Mastercard Strive Program, a global small business program, in Bahrain, on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum in...

stc Bahrain, center3 announce major progress on $320m ICT projects

stc Bahrain and center3 have announced significant progress on two of the Kingdom’s most transformative ICT infrastructure projects: the 2Africa Pearls Submarine Cable and the Bahrain Data Center Park. Supported by the Bahrain Economic Development...

Tamkeen and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Collaborate to Launch Mastercard Strive in Bahrain

Today, on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, the Bahrain Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the launch of the first Mastercard Strive Program, a global small business program, in...

On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025.. BRET Announces the Establishment of USD 98.4 Million Commercial Refrigerator Factory in Bahrain

Bahrain Refrigeration Electromechanical Equipment Technology (BRET) has announced the establishment of a USD 98.4 million factory of commercial refrigeration products, within the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP). The announcement was...

Bahrain Sets New Global Benchmark with the World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, today announced its partnership with Yellow Door Energy, the leading...

stc Bahrain and center3 Announce Major Progress on Landmark USD 320 Million ICT Infrastructure Projects

On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025, stc Bahrain and center3 announced significant progress on two of the Kingdom’s most transformative ICT infrastructure projects: the 2Africa Pearls Submarine Cable and the Bahrain Data Center Park. Supported...

Bringing a Thrilling Atmosphere of Fun and Challenge: Dragon City Bahrain Launches Life-sized ‘Mahjong’ Games Activity for Visitors

Dragon City Bahrain, the Kingdom’s largest wholesale and retail trade centre, has announced the launch of an exciting new activity for visitors and shoppers featuring a life-sized version of the traditional Chinese game “Mahjong”, in addition to a...

Foreign currency exchange rates set for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the official foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 141.73, while the selling rate stands at Rs 142.33....

Tamkeen announces support for Wyndham Beach Club Resort

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support for “Wyndham Grand Hotel Manama” in developing the “Wyndham Beach Club Resort, H ealth, Fitness and Wellbeing” - a new waterfront family destination that...

US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal, other Currency Rates Today In Pakistan – 3 Nov 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against major foreign currencies, with only slight movements recorded in buying and selling rates, according to data from local exchange markets. On Monday, US dollar traded at Rs282.50 for buying...

On the sidelines of the Gulf Gateway Forum 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain Beyon Solutions and the Information & eGovernment Authority Sign Agreement to Launch Kingdom of Bahrain’s First Sovereign HyperCloud

Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon Group, has signed a strategic partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) during the Gateway Gulf Investor Forum 2025. The announcement was made in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin...

On the sidelines of the Gulf Gateway Forum 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain Beyon Solutions, Gulf Air Group and Oracle Collaborate to Fast Track Cloud-Powered Innovation for the Aviation Industry

Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon group, Gulf Air Group, and Oracle have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Beyon Group, Khalid Hussain...

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim sets off on historic state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning today, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with both nations spanning 68...

Bahrain retail sales up 2pct in Q1 2025

TDT Manama Bahrain’s retail sales are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of about 3.1 per cent from 2023 to 2028, according to an Alpen Capital study on the GCC retail market. The firm says the wholesale and retail sector posted real...

On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025.. The Kingdom of Bahrain Highlights RE/MAX Premier and Estate Capital Premier, Strengthening the Kingdom’s Real Estate Ecosystem

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), today announced the launch of RE/MAX Premier, Kingdom of Bahrain, the newest addition to AlSharfa Holdings’ portfolio, alongside the continued expansion of Estate Capital Premier (ECP), a Bahrain-based...