Bahrain’s Batelco approves $132mln dividend for 2021
The 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecom provider, approved the recommendation of the Board of Directors for a full year cash dividend of BD49.8 million ($132.1 million). The dividend is at a value of 30 fils per share, of which 13.5 fils per share was already paid during the third quarter […]
Bahrain’s Al Salam opens first paperless and fully automated branch
The opening ceremony was held in the presence of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) representative, Khalid Al Hamad, Executive Director of Banking Supervision in addition to the Bank’s Board of Directors and Executive Management. The opening of the new branch comes as part of Al Salam Bank’s digital transformation strategy to support environmental sustainability. […]
Derasat, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung discuss further cooperation
Manama, Mar. 30 (BNA): The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) received a delegation from Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) to discuss building upon the long-standing relations between both research entities. The KAS delegation met with Director of Communications and Knowledge Management Shaikha Nayla bint Ali Al Khalifa, Director of Opinion Polls […]
CSB issues instructions on working hours in Ramadan
Manama, Mar. 30 (BNA): Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) issued instructions on working hours during the holy month of Ramadan. Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Chief Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed said that the official working hours […]
Bahrain weather forecast
Manama, Mar. 30 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts fine weather with variable amounts of clouds, and cool later Wind: Northwesterly, 7 to 12 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times during the day Sea waves: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 3 to 5 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 27 ºC; minimum 16 […]
Industry Minister highlights Bahrain’s four-year tourism strategy
Manama, Mar.26 (BNA): Bahrain’s four-year tourism strategy aims to spur the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 11.4 percent by 2026.
BTEA: 73,000 visitors to “Food Festival” in the first week
Manama, Mar.26 (BNA): The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority reported that the Bahrain Food Festival, which is currently taking place in the Bahrain Harbour, welcomed 73,167 visitors in the first seven days of its launching, from Saturday 19 to Friday 25 March, representing a 39% increase over the same festival in 2019. This increase […]
Bahrain weather forecast
Manama, Mar. 27 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts cool weather, but fine with rising sand in places during the day Wind: Northwesterly, 17 to 22 knots, reaching 25 to 30 knots at times Warning: Very strong winds. Sea waves: 2 to 3 feet inshore, 4 to 7 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 25 ºC; minimum 17 […]
Bahrain to host Harvard International Symposium on COVID-19
Manama, Mar. 27 (BNA): Bahrain will host the Harvard International Symposium on COVID-19, where healthcare sector specialists will meet to discuss the lessons learned from responses to the pandemic and the future of the sector. The hybrid event will take place on March 31, and will explore the most effective measures and methods that […]
BTEA: Gold Bars worth 5000 BD grand prize of “Manama Gold” Festival
Manama, Mar. 24 (BNA): The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BACA) announced that the “Manama Gold” festival, which it is currently being organized in the Old Manama Souq, will witness a grand prize raffle worth BD5000. The festival offers its visitors to win up to 4 prizes weekly either jewelry or vouchers until the […]