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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 →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…
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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 & InvestmentFriday lunch has long been a fixture of Bahrain weekends, and with the weather starting to turn, a long afternoon by the water sounds far more enticing than it would a few weeks ago. Avli by tashas at Bahrain Harbour is launching The Med Set, a weekly Friday lunch that runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, starting on 16 October. The format is a sharing-style…
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Business & InvestmentBENEFIT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FLOOSS to explore introducing Nano financing through the BenefitPay app. The proposed initiative would combine the expertise of both companies to offer instant, small-ticket financing for people’s everyday liquidity needs. The MoU was signed at Fintech Forward 2026, where BENEFIT is a Platinum…
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Business & InvestmentA new voice in mystery fiction has a distinctly Bahraini address. The Portsmanbridge Riddle, the debut novel from author Sasha Wren, the pen name of longtime Bahrain resident Sonorita Chauhan Mehta, has seen strong early readership on Amazon since its release in August, and will soon be available in select bookstores across the Kingdom ahead […] The post…
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) participated in Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26) as a Diamond Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its continued support for Bahrain’s financial services and fintech ecosystem. As part of the Bank’s participation, Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive, contributed to a panel discussion titled “From Fintech…
Cultural festivities are set to take center stage in the Kingdom later this month as The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa hosts Megamart Mega Dandiya 2026 on Friday, 23 October. Organized in association with Shree Gujarati Samaj, the event promises an immersive evening of traditional Garba, high-energy Bollywood Dandiya, and live percussion,…
The National Bank of Bahrain Group (NBB Group), comprising the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), continues to progress with its Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation under the umbrella of AI@NBB, its enterprise-wide initiative to scale AI responsibly and deliver measurable value. Over the course of its AI transformation,…
Opportunity 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.
