Bahrain

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Barceló Hotel Group Announces Brand Entry into Bahrain with the opening of Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain

PR News Desk 26/05/2025

Barceló Hotel Group announces today the expansion of its presence in the Middle East with the opening of Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, adding 195 keys to its robust portfolio. This marks the group’s debut property in Bahrain, with the contemporary hotel located in the bustling heart

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General Assembly Bahrain and Spring Venture Services Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Bahrain’s Tech Talent Pipeline and Startup Ecosystem

PR News Desk 21/05/2025

General Assembly (GA) Bahrain, a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, and Spring Venture Services , a key enabler of startup growth and ecosystem development in the region, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership aims to create a robust pipeline of skilled tech talent for Bahrain’s startup […]

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AL ABRAAJ RESTAURANTS GROUP (BAHRAIN:ABRAAJ) ANNOUNCES IT HAS BECOME THE FIRST BITCOIN TREASURY COMPANY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

PR News Desk 18/05/2025

Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. (Ticker: ABRAAJ) (“Company”), a public listed company on the Bahrain Bourse, is pleased to announce that it has purchased Bitcoin for its balance sheet, becoming the first publicly traded company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”), and the Middle East to acquire Bitcoin as a treasury […]

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BitOasis Expands to Bahrain, Bringing Secure and Trusted Crypto Trading to the GCC

PR News Desk 15/05/2025

BitOasis, the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) leading regional virtual assets trading platform, has officially launched its operations in Bahrain, reinforcing its position as the region’s most trusted, compliant, and locally rooted broker-dealer platform. BitOasis Bahrain will operate under a Crypto-Asset Services License from the Central Bank of Bahrain, delivering

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Bahrain to Host the Global Brush Exhibition Featuring 100 International Artists

PR News Desk 20/04/2025

The fifth edition of the Global Brush Exhibition, a prestigious international showcase uniting artists from across the globe, will be hosted at the Bahrain World Trade Center from 20 to 24 April 2025. The distinguished event is organized by Al-Dar Art Gallery, a cultural institution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, represented on this occasion […]

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What’s new in Bahrain?

PR News Desk 10/04/2025

Bahrain has recently welcomed a wave of stylish hotels and restaurants with even more exciting openings on the horizon. With a variety of cultural, music and sporting events set to grace the kingdom’s calendar throughout 2025, the vibrant destination of Bahrain is offering an exciting range of places to stay, dine and unwind alongside a […]

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Ericsson and Batelco expand mobile network in Bahrain

PR News Desk 29/01/2025

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, have announced the expansion of Batelco’s mobile broadband network to enhance its 4G and 5G capabilities by strengthening its network coverage and capacity across Bahrain. This expansion highlights the commitment of both companies to providing advanced digital services to consumers and enterprises, ensuring a

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Hamdan Foundation Signs MoU with Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain

PR News Desk 13/01/2025

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain during the 96th Board of Trustees meeting held on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum […]

Bahrain Kuwait Travel

Emirates A350 to fly to Kuwait and Bahrain from January 8 onwards

News Desk 06/01/2025

With daily flights schedule Dubai-based Emirates is advancing the deployment of its Airbus A350 aircraft from Dubai to Kuwait and Bahrain, with services set to begin on January 8, 2024. These will be the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, showcasing the A350’s premium features and cutting-edge design. Emirates […]

Aviation Bahrain

Bahrain International Airport to get Leonardo air traffic control and radar systems

Arnold Pinto 17/11/2024

In boost for Bahrain’s airspace Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has signed a contract with Leonardo to upgrade Bahrain International Airport’s air traffic control and radar systems. The initiative, endorsed at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, underscores Bahrain’s commitment to improving aviation safety, enhancing airspace

Aviation Bahrain

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 takes to the air

Arnold Pinto 13/11/2024

Aerospace sector swoops into Manama The Bahrain International Airshow 2024, taking place from November 13 to 15, is proving to be one of the most spectacular aerospace events of the year and a key global platform for the aviation and defence industries. This year’s flying display at the bi-annual airshow with Farnborough International features over […]

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing claims victory at 8 Hours of Bahrain

PR News Desk 06/11/2024

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has secured top podium position at 8 Hours of Bahrain, the final race of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa raced to victory in the No.8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Electric Hypercar thanks to their incredible team effort and a dominant driving performance. […]

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Ericsson empowers future technology leaders in Bahrain

PR News Desk 15/10/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announces the induction of its Gen-E graduate program in the Kingdom of Bahrain to provide the graduates with best-in-class learning and career development opportunities. The program is designed to nurture the future technology leaders of Bahrain and contribute to the Kingdom’s Digital Economy vision. The Gen-E graduate program offers a comprehensive

Bahrain Defence & Security

New US commander takes helm of Task Force 59 in Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2024

US 5th Fleet region in focus The US Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force (TF) 59 inducted a new leader on July 30, 2024, as Captain John Barrientos took over command from Captain Colin Corridan in a formal change of command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. Captain Barrientos succeeds Captain Corridan, who has led TF 59 […]

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NFPA signs MoU with Bahrain’s General Directorate of Civil Defence

News Desk 22/07/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior for the Kingdom of Bahrain. This agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to enhance strong fire safety and prevention measures in Bahrain. The MoU signing […]

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How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

News Desk 08/07/2024

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive guide for GCC-based residents to navigate the e-visa processes for all six GCC

Bahrain Business

Beyon partners with LigaData for data lakehouse platform

News Desk 05/07/2024

Featuring data-driven insights Beyon, the technology group based in Manama, Bahrain, has entered a strategic alliance with LigaData, a data analytics and cloud firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, to set up a hybrid data lakehouse for Beyon. The initiative aims to fortify Beyon’s data infrastructure, harnessing the advantages of cutting-edge cloud

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BitOasis announces expansion in GCC with new license and office in Bahrain

News Desk 19/06/2024

BitOasis, the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) leading regional cryptocurrency trading platform announces receiving a Category 2 Crypto-Asset Services License from the Central Bank of Bahrain, paving the way for expanding its footprint in the GCC. BitOasis Bahrain received its license shortly after BitOasis reopened its trading platform in Dubai to new retail and […]

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Mumtalakat and M42 announce Amana Healthcare Bahrain expansion

News Desk 05/06/2024

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a strategic partnership with M42, an Abu Dhabi-based global tech-enabled health powerhouse, to launch the Amana Healthcare facility in Bahrain. Amana Healthcare, a CARF and JCI-accredited subsidiary of the M42 group, is expanding into Bahrain to replicate its

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Young Parliamentarians gain insight into Legislative Process during Bahrain visit

News Desk 21/05/2024

A youth delegation from the first batch of graduates of the ‘Young Parliamentarians’ program visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to share experiences and learn about the best parliamentary practices. The visit, organised by Watani Al Emarat Foundation and the Federal Youth Authority, in partnership with the General Secretariat of the Shura Council, was aimed at […]