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Families across the Gulf now compare universities the way they once compared schools, and the shortlist usually comes down to three markets: Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Each has expanded its higher…
Read the full brief →Bahrain has more than a dozen licensed universities packed into one of the smallest countries in the Gulf, so school leavers have genuine choice without leaving home. The options run from a heavily…
Finding the right support for a child with additional needs is one of the hardest school searches a family can face, and parents researching special needs schools in Bahrain quickly discover that the…
Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British University of Bahrain (BUB) to provide…
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Business & InvestmentHARVE, a company specialising in the development and operation of hospitality and lifestyle experiences, has announced the launch of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Bahrain at Amwaj Islands, introducing a premier destination for tennis enthusiasts in the Kingdom of Bahrain, The new center will offer a comprehensive sporting experience through state of the art…
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organised a concert entitled “Oud Night”, performed by Bahraini artist Mohammed Al Bakri and featuring Chinese oud player Dr. Joo Zhao. The concert took place at the Cultural Hall as part of […] The post Oud…
Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has concluded its participation as a Strategic Sponsor of the inaugural Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition, held from 6–8 October 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening GCC industrial…
Two defendants fined BD10,000 each in Tamkeen support fraud cases Two defendants have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined BD10,000 in separate fake employment cases involving the alleged misuse of support funds provided by Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The rulings were issued by the First High Criminal Court following complaints filed by…
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Business & InvestmentCYSEC GLOBAL is proud to present Bahrain’s biggest cybersecurity summit of the year, CYSEC MENA 2026, taking place on 14th October 2026 at The Art Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Islands, Bahrain. Marking the 25th Global Edition of CYSEC GLOBAL, the premier closed-door cybersecurity summit will bring together cyber governance leaders, CISOs, CIOs, cybersecurity VPs,…
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Business & InvestmentOpportunity Intelligence
Potential for increased efficiency and broader adoption of digital liquidity tools within Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector and among regional lenders interested in compliant digital solutions.
Endorsement by the Ministry of Social Development could enable formal integration of AMAN within Bahrain’s anti-financial crime framework, with potential impact on oversight and program design.
A new direct air link could enhance cross-border trade and logistics efficiency in the Gulf region.
