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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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
Bahrain, Tajikistan hold talks
The second round of political consultations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Tajikistan was held yesterday, co-chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at...
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 set to pump in additional $17 billion 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...
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...
World News | Bahrain Foreign Minister Arrives in India to Co-chair 5th High Joint Commission Meeting
New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani arrived in India on Monday to co-chair the 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. Ministry...
Purapipe Launches USD 60 Million Global Testing and Assembly Hub in Bahrain to Advance Smart Pipeline Infrastructure
Purapipe, a Switzerland-headquartered technology development company pioneering smart and sustainable pipeline systems, has announced the establishment of its Global Test Facility and Assembly Hub for Mobile Pipeline Production Units (MPPU) in the...
King on state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
KUALA LUMPUR: 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. Istana Negara said...
On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025.. Bahrain Sets New Global Benchmark with the announcement of the World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant
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 sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and...
Batelco by Beyon Announces Commissioning of Bahrain’s First White Space Data Centre during Gateway Gulf 2025
Beyon announced the completion and commissioning of the new Batelco by Beyon White Space Data Centre, the first of its kind in Bahrain, at Gateway Gulf Investor Forum 2025, which took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama this week. The...
In Partnership with AGU and the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education Manama to Host Arab Forum on the Future of University Education in the Digital Age
Arabian Gulf University (AGU), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE), is preparing to host the International Forum for Developing University Education Programmes in Arab Countries in Light...
OAK Energy to invest $50m in solar project backed by UK Export Finance
OAK Energy and Infrastructure (OAK) announced a new photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Bahrain, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and international partners, representing an inward investment of approximately $50 million. The project, unveiled...
On the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in Bahrain... Al Salam Bank Marks One-Year Milestone for ASB Capital with USD 5.8 Billion in Assets Under Management
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Salam Bank (Trading Code: SALAM on Bahrain Bourse; SALAM_BAH on Dubai Financial Market), one of the fastest growing financial groups in the region, celebrates the one-year anniversary of its asset...