HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), HE Sameer Abdullah Nass, and members of the Board of Directors at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness noted the private sector’s contribution to the Kingdom’s development process, […]
Investcorp convenes over 200 guests for its alternatives symposium
Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, convened leading industry voices for an engaging day of panel discussions and fireside chats at its 2022 Alternatives Symposium in New York City on Tuesday, March 29. As the world emerges from the pandemic and faces new challenges and opportunities, Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp led the […]
Readout of telephone call held between HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Japan
A telephone call took place today between His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister of Japan, HE Fumio Kishida. During the telephone call, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad and HE Kishida reviewed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation. His Royal Highness expressed his […]
Bahrain weather forecast
The Meteorological Directorate forecasts generally fine weather Wind: Variable, mainly northerly, 3 to 8 knots, reaching 10 to 15 knots at times during the day. Sea waves: 1 to 3 feet Temperatures: Maximum 34 ºC; minimum 18 ºC Humidity Maximum 80 %; minimum 20 % For further information and updates: www.bahrainweather.gov.bh
Bahrain updates Covid-19 isolation protocol
Based on the latest epidemiological data and following approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announced an update to the COVID-19 isolation protocols. Starting from 7 April 2022, individuals in isolation with active COVID-19 can terminate their isolation period earlier than advised, by obtaining a negative lab […]
BAS signs ground handling agreement with Kalitta Air
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a two-year standard ground handling agreement (SGHA) for line maintenance services with Kalitta Air – a provider of air cargo transportation express delivery provider offering both scheduled and chartered transportation services worldwide. Through this contract, BAS, which is a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) accredited aircraft maintenance provider will […]
TIER Mobility has Introduced e-bikes for the First Time in the Middle East
TIER, Europe’s leading provider of shared micro-mobility solutions, has launched its first fleet of e-bikes in the Middle East. Bahrain is the first country in the Middle East to receive TIER’s e-bikes, which are now available in prominent locations across Diyar Al Muharraq, complementing the existing mobility offer of TIER’s e-scooters. The introduction of latest […]
GFH’s shareholders approve $60mln dividends
The ordinary general meeting (OGM) of GFH Financial Group has agreed on a dividend distribution of $60 million for 2021. The dividends include cash profits for all ordinary shares of 4.57% of the nominal value, equivalent to $45 million, according to a press release on Sunday. Meanwhile, the company will distribute bonus shares of 1.5%, […]
Alba launches month-long Ramadan SHE Campaign
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter ex-China, launched its month-long Ramadan Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Campaign ‘Responsible at all times’ today 04 April 2022 with the aim to furthering employees and contractors’ awareness on staying safe, healthy and productive during the Holy Month. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali opened the […]
Gulf Air signs co-operation agreement with Texel Air
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has signed an agreement with Texel Air, a Bahraini registered airline and MRO, to explore cooperation opportunities including charter agreements, engineering and maintenance activities. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Captain Waleed AlAlawi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air and John Chisholm, Chairman of Chisholm […]
