Bahrain exports BD460 million worth of national origin products in May

The Information and e-Government Authority (iGA) issued its foreign trade report of May 2022, encompassing data on the balance of trade, imports, exports (national origin), and re-exports. The value of imports increased by 29%, reaching BD518 million during May 2022 compared to BD402 million for the same month of the previous year. The top 10 […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

Tougher punishments for rogue commercial traders approved in Bahrain

MPs yesterday approved plans aimed at delivering harsher punishments to rogue traders, despite the government urging them to rethink the move because it believes the laws are tough enough. They unanimously voted in favour of amendments by the Shura Council to the 2012 Consumer Protection Law that would see offenders handed no less than a […]

Bahrain-India trade to reach $1.4bln

Bilateral trade between Bahrain and India is expected to reach $1.4 billion during 2021 and 2022. Details were revealed during the Fifth round of the Foreign Office Consultations between India and Bahrain which was held in New Delhi. Foreign Ministry Under-Secretary for Political Affairs Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Indian Minister of State […]