Bahrain’s public sector will observe a half-day holiday on Thursday, February 22 to recognise National Sports Day
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Bahrain deports 5,477 workers
Bahrain labour authority conducts more than 47,000 inspections and deports 5,477 people
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Bahrain issues tax fine warning
Bahrain calls for businesses to register for VAT or pay hefty fines and face prison
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Bahrain announces public holiday
Bahrain has announced date for public holiday for Prophet’s birthday
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Bahrain budget approves $4bn infrastructure projects, sets deficit target
Bahrain aims to drive budget deficit to one per cent of GDP
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Bahrain’s economy grows at fastest rate in decade
The results were announced in Bahrain’s annual economic report
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Bahrain e-passport: Types, features, all you need to know
The new e-passport includes a security chip that will store the biometric information of the passport holder
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Bahrain launches electronic passports
The e-passport has unique security features and specifications that will enhance the classification of the Bahraini passport
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Bahrain to rebuild savings used for Covid pandemic by capitalising on the increasing demand for oil: report
Soaring crude prices are generating a windfall that is allowing the Gulf region’s most vulnerable economies to rebuild finances, pay down debt, and raise spending
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Bahrain property deals jump to $2.6bn but prices remain subdued in 2021
Savills research says government initiatives helped drive an increase in property transaction values in 2021
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Bahrain launches Golden Residency Visa, opening door to permanent residence
Golden Residency Visa holders will be allowed to stay in Bahrain indefinitely providing they continue to meet the programmes eligibility criteria.
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Bahrain’s GDP grows by 5.72% in Q2 2021
Growth mainly attributed to the non-oil sector’s expansion, 7.78 percent and 12.82 percent at constant and current prices, according to the Information and E-Government Authority
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Bahrain to double VAT as economy recovers from pandemic
Bahrain is under fiscal strain despite a $10 billion bailout package pledged by its wealthier neighbours in 2018
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Bahrain reports 23% increase in net government revenues reaching $3bn in H1 2021
Growth bolstered by 33% increase in oil revenues, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Biannual Financial Report
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Bahrain’s economy set to grow 3.1% this year and next
Gross domestic product contracted 2.1% during the first quarter, according to the Ministry of Finance and National Economy
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Bahrain awards tenders worth $1.6bn in first quarter of 2021
Value of contracts increased 23% compared to Q1 in 2020