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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...
Bahrain a Strong Partner in Shaping Regional Future: U.S. Diplomat
Bahrain continues to stand as a strong and reliable partner of the United States across various sectors including key areas that shape the future of the region, said Chargé d'Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Elizabeth A. Litchfield. In...
Bahrain committed to stronger Arab unity and regional security: HRH Prince Salman
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening joint Arab action and collaboration under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed...
Bahrain working to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshis in phases
Bahrain is actively working on reopening visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens in phases, Bahrain's Deputy Interior Minister Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel said today. He made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain on the...
Al-Musallam inaugurates World Aquatics Center in Bahrain
Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Al-Musallam during the inauguration ceremony MANAMA, Oct 2: World Aquatics President Captain Hussain Al-Musallam inaugurated the World Aquatics Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of Sheikh...
Bahrain Foreign Minister to visit India from November 2-3
New Delhi: Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif Bin Rashid Alzayani will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday for a two-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. During his visit, the Bahrain Foreign Minister will meet with External...
Gabbard in Bahrain: Says Trump Has Ended America’s Era Of ‘Regime Change’
Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. national intelligence director, said on Oct. 31 that America’s former strategy of “regime change or nation building” had ended under President Donald Trump, with Gabbard describing the previous practice as counterproductive...
Elysium Spa & Wellness House Debuts at Hotel La Compañía del Valle
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and La Compañía Hotels & Resorts have announced the grand opening of Elysium Spa & Wellness House, a restorative 22,000 sq. ft. wellness sanctuary located at Hotel La Compañía del Valle, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt...
A Taste Of Alexandria In Bahrain
Dining at Kadoura felt like rediscovering home for Amira Ragab, as she sampled the familiar flavours of Egyptian cuisine at its authentic best. There are restaurants that feed you. Then there are restaurants that welcome you home. For me, Kadoura...
King to visit Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, beginning Nov 3
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning Monday (Nov 3). In a statement on Sunday (Nov 2), Istana Negara said the visit to Saudi Arabia marks a new chapter in...
Bangladesh wants Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for its citizens
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals, and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to boost people-to-people contact and economic engagement...
The Security Cooperation: Middle East’s security architecture tops the agenda at the Manama Dialogue 2025
MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Adviser and His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor for the Bahrain Defence Force will...
General : King’s State Visits To Saudi Arabia And Bahrain Mark New Chapter In Bilateral Relations
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning tomorrow, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with both nations...
Touhid seeks reopening of Bahraini visa for Bangladeshis
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain requested Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to enhance people-to-people contact and strengthen...
$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies
The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...
US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal, other Currency Rates Today In Pakistan – 2 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 Sunday, US dollar traded at Rs282.50 for buying...