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American economic ties commended
SUSTAINABLE Development Minister and Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) chief executive Noor Al Khulaif met Steven Bondy, Ambassador of the United States to Bahrain. Ms Al Khulaif highlighted the strong partnership between Bahrain...
Bahrain Continues Tireless Efforts to Ensure National Security
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, paid a heartfelt visit today to the Ministry of Interior’s Main Operations Room, where he personally thanked...

Minister of Sustainable Development Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board receives US Ambassador

St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to welcome Bahrain as guest country — Kremlin
MOSCOW, June 17. /TASS/. Bahrain will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) under the official title of guest country, with its delegation being led by Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of Bahrain’s reigning king and...

Bahrain: NBB and Batelco sign integrated service packages agreement
Bahrain - The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Batelco by Beyon, to deliver integrated service packages to their business clients. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in advancing...
Bahrain Signs Key Deal to Boost Private Aviation Services at International Air Show
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain is taking a major step forward in strengthening its private aviation sector, with a new partnership announced during the Paris Air Show 2025. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between...

Bahrain’s non-energy sector growth prospects stay positive
BAHRAIN’S economy faces a nuanced outlook for 2025, navigating a weaker global growth forecast and new US tariffs, even as regional oil output increases offer some tailwind, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales...
HRH Crown Prince Highlights Bahrain’s Proactive Approach to Emergency Preparedness
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reaffirmed Bahrain’s strong commitment to peace and resolving crises through dialogue and diplomacy. He...

Bahrain Airport Company Signs MOU with Valo Aviation
His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s continued commitment to the development of the business aviation sector as an integral part of the...

Senate committee, Bahraini envoy talk cooperation, region
Ammon News - The Senate's Jordanian-Bahraini Brotherhood Committee, headed by Tawfiq Krishan, on Tuesday discussed with Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan, Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, ways to strengthen bilateral relations in...

STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to drive AI and 5G-Advanced innovation
The partnership aligns with Huawei’s vision of open innovation and stc Bahrain’s mission to deliver next-generation connectivity. Photo credit: STC Bahrain STC Bahrain has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology giant Huawei to...

Gulf trade talks 'next test' of Labour's pledge to protect food standards
The UK government must not sacrifice British food and farming standards on the altar of new trade deals, the NFU has warned as talks with Gulf nations intensify. In a letter sent to Downing Street, the union stressed the need for the government to...

Bahrain’s ranking improves in global gender gap index
BAHRAIN has moved up 12 places in a global index that benchmarks gender parity across 148 economies. The 19th edition of the Global Gender Gap Index by the World Economic Forum has covered countries based on four key parameters – Economic...

Top 100 Listed Companies 2025
MENA’s top 100 listed companies experienced a modest downturn last year, with aggregate net profit declining 1.2% to $237.4 billion and market capitalization decreasing by 3.6% to $3.5 trillion as of April 2025. However, aggregate sales for the...

Family businesses in GCC driving economic growth, diversification
An interview with Sheikha Hind Suhail Bahwan, Chairperson Of The Family Business Council Gulf Muscat – The Family Business Council Gulf (FBCG) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to strengthen family business governance and ensure their...
Namakkal eggs to enter the US market for the first time
There are about 1,100 poultry farms in the Namakkal region, with about 7 crore laying birds being reared in these complexes and over 50 million eggs are laid every day. Nearly 70 lakhs eggs are exported every day | Photo Credit: LAKSHMINARAYANAN E...

Bank of Jordan Receives the Quality Choice Prize 2025 from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR)
(MENAFN- Asdaa BCW) Bank of Jordan has been honored with the 2025 Quality Choice Prize by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), based in Lausanne, Switzerland. This prestigious award recognizes the bank’s exceptional implementation of...

Bahrain approves power project funding deal
The funding from the Islamic Development Bank is for the 400kV Jasra substation project Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive...
Bahrain Malayali Business Forum Kicks Off "Help & Drink 2025" Initiative, Bringing Relief to Labourers
TDT I Manama pradeep@newsofbahrain.com The Bahrain Malayali Business Forum (BMBF) has successfully launched the 11th edition of its highly anticipated "Help & Drink 2025" program. This unique initiative, known for its significant public presence...

Bahrain opens commercial bids for Sheikh Jaber Highway upgrade consultancy
Bahrain’s Ministry of Works has opened commercial bids for pre-contract engineering consultancy services on the planned upgrade of the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (SJAS) Highway. The commercial bids from AECOM Middle East and Parsons Global...