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Ahmed Jaafar Mohamed Ali, a Bahraini political opponent held in Bahrain’s Jau Prison since 2022, has filed a civil claim against INTERPOL at the Tribunal judiciaire de Lyon. A preliminary hearing occurred on…
Read the full brief →Bahraini authorities have rearrested at least nine men who had previously been released from prison under royal pardon, according to the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and Human Rights…
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers urged Serbia to strengthen steps to implement the European Court of Human Rights judgment in Ali v. Serbia (no. 4662/22, 25 March 2025) following a two-day…
LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with The Avenues – Bahrain, has launched the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival, a three-day celebration of Bahrain’s seasonal harvest taking place from 13 to 15 August 2026. 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 & 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.
