This includes an agreement with India-based JM Baxi to create a green ship recycling facilities by repurposing parts and minimising waste
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Bahrain
Hilton announces the debut of Waldorf Astoria brand in Bahrain
Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay will offer a prime location next to The Avenues – Bahrain and is scheduled to open in 2028
Bahrain International Airport
Saudi Arabia’s flynas announces Riyadh to Bahrain flights
Flynas will commence Riyadh to Bahrain flights in November
Bahrain
Bahrain real estate deals surpass pre-Covid levels in first quarter of 2023: Report
The current pipeline of projects should lead to a 15.9 percent increase in the total number of apartments in 2023
Abraham Accords
Bahrain, Israel ink pact to promote human capital development at first bilateral business meet
The agreement was signed on the first day of ‘Connect2Innovate’, the bilateral industry event
Abraham Accords
Connect2Innovate: Israel, Bahrain to hold first-ever bilateral business leaders conference in Manama
The event – titled ‘Connect2Innovate – is slated for March 13-15 in Manama
Bahrain
Pope Francis to visit Bahrain in November in second papal visit to the Gulf
The 85-year-old pontiff is visiting a church in Manama, and will be in the country for three days, from November 3 to 6
acquisitions
Manama-based Ahli United Bank inks deal to acquire Citi’s consumer banking business in Bahrain
The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, includes the retail banking, credit card, and unsecured lending businesses, but excludes Citi’s institutional businesses
Bahrain
Value of Bahrain’s real estate deals jump 46% in 2021
Official figures show the number of property transactions rose 35% to over 26,100 last year
Bahrain economy
How Gulf cities fared in the Global 150 Cities Index
The major metropolises of the Arab World feature prominently in the latest index from Air-Inc, which ranks cities around the world for earning power and quality of life
Army
In pictures: BIDEC 2019 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre
This year’s Bahrain International Defence and Exhibition Conference, attracted over 200 companies showcasing the latest defence technology and innovation.
Aviation
In pictures: Gulf Air’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Gulf Air received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery.
Aviation
Bahraini lawmakers call for new airport terminal opening to be delayed – report
MPs say the new facility is not ready to open by the deadline set for Q3 2019
Manama
Bahrain issues health warning after 150kg of rotten fish seized – report
Authorities urged consumers to check the freshness of the fish before purchase
Bahrain King Hamad
Gallery: King Hamad receives Bahrain national football team
Bahrain national football team who won the 9th edition of the West Asian Football Federation Championship (WAFF), held recently in Iraq.
doctors
Three arrested in Bahrain for posing as doctors
Thai woman and Bahraini man are accused of running an illegal clinic offering plastic surgeries
Bahrain King Hamad
Gallery: India’s Prime Minister arrives in Bahrain
His Majesty the King of Bahrain Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived on a two-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain
