Bahrain’s Gulf Air to restore over 90% India schedule this summer
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has begun ramping up its operations to one of its prime markets – India beginning with 49 weekly flights this month. As the summer season approaches, the airline announced that by mid-May, it will boost its weekly flights to 75, which is more than 90% of its pre-pandemic schedule to […]
Motorcity, Isuzu launch the all-new MU-X at Ramadan Ghabga in Bahrain
Bahrain – Motorcity, the distributor of a wide range of commercial and passenger vehicle brands in Bahrain, has launched the all-new Isuzu MU-X at the annual Isuzu-Motorcity Ramadan Ghabga (evening gathering) for customers. The all-new Isuzu MU-X is an elegant and capable utility vehicle with distinctive design and performance elements, boasting the Japanese brand’s commitment […]
‘OlaHub’ online social gifting platform launches in Bahrain
‘OlaHub’, an online social gifting platform, has been launched in Bahrain by Gulf Future Business (GFB) in partnership with Olahub Jordan. OlaHub introduces e-commerce within a social context. In addition to being able to buy for oneself, it keeps one connected with one’s family and friends to provide gifting options, as it’s the first platform […]
Batelco, Ericsson sign MoU for nextgen 5G in Bahrain
Batelco, a leading telecom provider in the region and Ericsson have signed an agreement to collaborate on next-generation 5G technologies and innovations in line with Bahrain’s digital economy vision. This latest memorandum of understanding (MoU) is part of Batelco’s efforts to enhance its network capabilities to achieve future goals for 5G technology, in addition to […]
Bahrain’s Al Baraka seals key finance deal with Burooj Property Development
Al Baraka Islamic Bank, one of the leading Bahraini financial institutions, has signed a MoU with Burooj Property Development to provide sharia’a compliant real estate financing solutions to customers looking to buy residential units within the properties of Burooj Property Development in the kingdom. The ceremony, held at the bank’s headquarters in Bahrain Bay, was […]
GFH launches “Prime” programme to reward top shareholders
GFH Financial Group today announced a new shareholder loyalty programme “Prime”, which provides rewards and incentives for loyal shareholders. GFH Prime provides shareholders with exclusive benefits based on four tiers, including Member, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Benefits include up to 2% rebate on all new investments in GFH projects, up to 15% discount on the […]
LuLu-Talabat deal for home delivery in Bahrain
LuLu Hypermarket is now on leading technology company Talabat’s platform following a signing ceremony involving executives of both companies. The favourite shopping destination believes the move will provide another convenient option for the consumer, as they can browse the application from home, choose groceries and have them delivered. “The LuLu Group is always at the […]
Investcorp in exclusive talks to buy AC Milan: sources
Bahrain-domiciled asset manager Investcorp has entered into exclusive talks to purchase Serie A club AC Milan, sources said on Friday, in what would be the first takeover of a top Italian team by Middle East investors. One source close to the talks told Reuters the deal to buy the seven-times European champions from current owners […]
UAE condemns Israeli forces storming Al Aqsa Mosque
The UAE strongly condemned today Israeli forces’ storming of Al Aqsa Mosque, which resulted in the injury of a number of civilians. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation underscored the need for self-restraint and protection for worshipers, stressing the UAE’s stance that the Israeli authorities should respect the right of Palestinians to practice […]
Bahrain condemns Israeli police storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, calls for calm
Bahrain has condemned the Israeli police’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday, and the resulting acts of violence, injury and arrest of dozens of worshipers, which represents a provocation to Muslims, especially in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of respecting the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and […]