Green light for major projects in Bahrain
New infrastructure projects across the Southern Governorate, costing millions of dinars, have been given the green light. They include the construction of new roads on Hawar Islands and developing existing roads in Riffa, Isa Town and Buhair. There will also be sewage networks for the new Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sakhir and a […]
Cashless transactions increase by 45% in Bahrain
Cashless transactions in Bahrain jumped 45 per cent to BD341.6 million last month when compared with the same month of 2021, reveals data from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). There were nearly 14m point-of-sale (PoS) and e-commerce transactions in Bahrain last month, 73.6pc of them contactless, the banking regulator said. The figures reflect the […]
Air Products acquires Bahrain and UAE gas units of Air Liquide
Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years, has announced that it has acquired Air Liquide’s industrial gases business in the UAE and Bahrain. As per the deal, the Pennsylvania-based company will take over Air Liquide Emirates for Industrial Gases (Alemir) and Orca Industrial Gases, which includes liquid bulk, packaged […]
NBK Capital Awarded Global Finance’s “Best Debt Bank”
Kuwait: NBK Capital, a leading investment firm in the region and NBK Group’s investment arm, was awarded Global Finance’s “Best Debt Bank” in the Middle East for 2022. Global Finance recognizes the world’s top performers in the banking industry and other financial services. These awards are a trusted standard of excellence for the global financial […]
Deal is signed for Bahrain ID cards delivery
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Information and eGovernment Authority (IGA) and the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry for delivery of identity cards. iGA chief executive Mohammed Al Qaed and Bahrain Post Assistant Under-Secretary Shaikh Bader bin Khalifa Al Khalifa signed the deal yesterday in the presence of officials. “The renewal of the […]
iGA renews cooperation with Bahrain Post for delivery of ID cards processed via bahrain.bh
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) renewed service delivery of identity cards to citizens and residents processed after conducting the service through the National portal Bahrain.bh. The three-year agreement aims to improve government ID card services customer experience by simplifying and speeding up procedures. Al Qaed said […]
iGA CE Discusses Mutual Cooperation with Digital Dubai Director-General
Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed met with Digital Dubai Director-General, Hamad Al Mansoori to discuss opportunities for mutual cooperation in technology and digital transformation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. A delegation from the iGA was present at the meeting, which took place on the […]
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the newly elected Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Shehbaz Sharif, following his election as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister wished HE Sharif success in carrying out the endeavors entrusted […]
HM King congratulates Pakistani Prime Minister
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to Shehbaz Sharif, marking his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan. HM the King wished Prime Minister Sharif every success in carrying out his duties to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Pakistani people for more progress and prosperity.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets several Heads of Ramadan Majlises
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with several Heads of Ramadan Majlises within the Kingdom of Bahrain, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of uniting efforts to implement the wide-ranging strategies and plans to achieve inclusive growth and prosperity for all […]