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 […]
Bahrain real estate market sees ‘encouraging signs’
Online real estate platform Property Finder has spotted encouraging signs in Bahrain’s real estate market, as it gathers momentum on the back of a continued increase in the number of transactions. According to the firm, while the price index in the market will take some time to find stability, the fact that a rebound has […]
Shoppers hit by spike in food prices in Bahrain
Shoppers in Bahrain have been hit by a Ramadan spike in food prices and traders, shops and supermarkets have issued a ‘don’t blame us’ notice. The hope is that the sudden increases are only a temporary blip caused by a combination of global factors but MPs will be urgently debating measures to protect the most vulnerable. […]