UAE-based GEMS Education is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain by partnering with Spark Education Platform (SEP). This expansion follows the signing of an intellectual property agreement by First School Management (FSM), the advisory arm of GEMS Education. Through this partnership, GEMS Education will be introducing its brand to select schools managed by...
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his official visit to Malaysia. The two leaders discussed the ongoing development of bilateral relations, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing cooperation between Bahrain and Singapore. Prince Salman highlighted the significance of...
Bahrain’s non-oil exports saw a significant increase of 22%, reaching BD338 million ($896.59 million) in April 2025. This marks a rise from BD277 million in the same month of 2024. The data was released in the April 2025 Foreign Trade report by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). In parallel, Bahrain’s non-oil imports also rose...
GFH Financial Group, based in Manama, has raised its stake in Seef Properties to nearly 30%, strengthening its position in Bahrain’s real estate market. The investment firm announced on Tuesday that it has acquired an additional 15.63% of shares in Seef Properties, which now brings its total shareholding to 27.98%. Last year, GFH Financial had...
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s leading innovator in FinTech and electronic financial transactions services, has announced the launch of the second cohort of its Ruwaad BENEFIT Leadership Program. This new cohort builds upon the success and impact of the inaugural cohort that took place last year. The Ruwaad BENEFIT Leadership Program is designed as a comprehensive, four-month...
Russia is currently in advanced discussions with Bahrain regarding a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement. Under this proposed deal, Moscow would supply the Gulf kingdom with 1.5 million metric tons of LNG. This information comes from three sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations. If finalized, this agreement would mark the first LNG deal between...
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place today and emphasized the strong relationship between the UAE and Bahrain. During the discussions, both leaders, along with those present, participated...
General Assembly (GA), a leader in tech education and career transformation, has partnered with Brinc MENA, a well-known venture accelerator, to strengthen the tech community in Bahrain. The two organizations announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signifies their commitment to driving technological progress and fostering entrepreneurial dynamism in the region. This...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have initiated the implementation of their bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. This agreement officially came into effect on Thursday, May 8, after both countries completed the necessary legal procedures. This pact emphasizes the strong fraternal ties and the growing economic partnership between the two nations. It reaffirms...
Bahrain’s Parliament has unanimously approved a new tax targeting multinational enterprises (MNEs). This decision came during a retrospective vote on a royal decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad concerning the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax for MNEs Law, which occurred during the National Assembly’s recess last year. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin...