Latest news from Bahrain, in Bahraini newspapers

Arcapita & Khaleeji Bank Seal $50M Deal
Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, has signed a $50 million asset-backed financing facility agreement with Khaleeji Bank B.S.C (“Khaleeji Bank”). Arcapita’s industrial real estate platforms in (…)
Bahrain This Week - 12 November 2024
Forever Green Launch
Bahrain’s commitment to environmental sustainability advances with the launch of the fourth phase of the Forever Green afforestation campaign by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD). This phase began with tree planting (…)
Bahrain This Week - 12 November 2024
$100M Investment Secured
Bahrain has attracted over $100 million in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies since November 2023. This significant milestone was announced by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) at the Singapore Fintech (…)
Bahrain This Week - 10 November 2024
Festival Extravaganza
A vibrant array of events is set to enchant Bahrain this December, celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and dynamic spirit. The occasion marks Bahrain’s national holidays, the establishment of the modern Bahraini State by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783 (…)
Bahrain This Week - 10 November 2024
Al Hilal Healthcare Group’s ‘Defeat Diabetes’ Walkathon Breaks Records
Al Hilal Healthcare Group, a leader in corporate social responsibility, has once again organized a highly successful event in support of Diabetes Awareness Month. The third season of the ‘Defeat Diabetes Walkathon’ took place on Friday, November (…)
Bahrain This Week - 10 November 2024
Al Hilal and Sri Lankan Embassy Launch Free Health Check-ups for Sri Lankans
Al Hilal Medical Center Manama Central, in partnership with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the launch of a free health check-up campaign for the Sri Lankan community in Bahrain. This initiative aims to promote (…)
Bahrain This Week - 10 November 2024
ARRAY Innovation Partners with Top Bahraini Firms at Gateway Gulf
ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI, enterprise software, and cloud-native digital solutions, announced the success of its participation in the 2nd edition of the Gateway Gulf Forum, organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Notes Of Glory
Bahraini pianist and acclaimed legal expert Noor Al Qassimi shares her story with Bahrain This Week By Raji Unnikrishnan Performing with the Orchestra Filarmonica del Mediterraneo under the baton of Maestro Giuseppe Monopoli at the 33rd Bahrain (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Tree Week Success
Growing Together for a Carbon-Neutral Future Bahrain concludes its National Tree Week today(Sunday, November 3), with a strong focus on achieving carbon neutrality and the ambitious goal of planting 3.6 million trees by 2035. His Royal Highness (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Bahrain Street View
The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has announced the launch of the “Bahrain Street View” project, aiming to capture panoramic images of Bahrain’s streets. This ambitious initiative will utilize Google Maps’ “Virtual Tour” feature, (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Digital Transformation Report
A cooperation agreement was signed between the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to jointly prepare the “Bahrain National Human Development Report 2026” (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
UN Day Marked
UN-Habitat joined the Bahrain United Nations Country Team (UNCT) to celebrate United Nations Day on October 24. The event featured the Buthoor Van, a mobile seed truck from the Buthoor Al Bahrain campaign, which distributed trees and raised (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Health Survey
Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), has officially launched the third National Health Survey in Bahrain. This significant initiative aims to gather comprehensive health data across all (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Flying Forward
Bahrain Gears Up for Bahrain International Airshow 2024 The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 is set to dazzle aviation enthusiasts and industry stakeholders alike from November 13-15 at Sakhir Air Base. This edition promises an array of (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Leading The Charge
20th GCC Power Conference Bahrain is set to host the highly anticipated 20th edition of the GCC POWER 2024 Conference and Exhibition from November 11-13. Organised by the GCC CIGRE in collaboration with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Come, December!
Let’s celebrate Bahrain in full swing Bahrain is set to come alive with a variety of events and entertainment activities throughout December, as the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launches its promotional campaign for the (…)
Bahrain This Week - 4 November 2024
Every Drop Has A Story
Bahrain Launches Campaign to Promote Water Recycling and Sustainability Bahrain has launched a national campaign titled “Sustainable Water” under the theme “Every Drop Has a Story,” aimed at raising institutional and community awareness on the (…)
Bahrain This Week - 29 October 2024
Pink Parade
Bahrain Unites for Breast Cancer Month October, the pink month, saw a series of impactful events across Bahrain, each dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer. Through art, culture, and community engagement, these activities highlighted (…)
Bahrain This Week - 29 October 2024
Historic ISF Gymnasiade
Bahrain has scored the largest participation in the International School Sport Federation (ISF) by hosting the 17th edition, with a record attendance of 5,515 athletes from 71 countries. This makes it the largest edition in the history of the (…)
Bahrain This Week - 29 October 2024
Salt Stories
Chef Craig Cormack’s Culinary Magic: An Exclusive Interview “Salt isn’t always white; it comes in a spectrum of colors,” says renowned South African Chef Craig Cormack, passionately explaining his unique culinary approach. On the sidelines of a (…)
Bahrain This Week - 29 October 2024
Building Harmony
New Greek Orthodox Church to Open in Bahrain A new Greek Orthodox Church is set to open in Bahrain, thanks to the generous donation of a plot of land by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. This significant gesture underscores the Kingdom’s (…)
Bahrain This Week - 29 October 2024
Bahrain Polytechnic Signs Memorandum With CFA Society to support Bahraini competencies in the financial sector
Bahrain Polytechnic signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bahrain Investment Professionals Society (CFA Society Bahrain), which aims to enrich […] The post Bahrain Polytechnic Signs Memorandum With CFA Society to support Bahraini (…)
Bahrain Polytechnic - 27 October 2024