Tag: Bahrain
Middle East Markets Retreat as Investors Steer Clear of Most-at-Risk Region
(Bloomberg) --Middle Eastern markets can hardly be accused of complacency over the latest surge in regional tensions, even if global investors are taking a...
Bahrain Economy Grows 1.6% in Q3 2019, Led by Non-Oil Sectors
Bahrain's economy grew by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2019, led by non-oil sector growth. The sector grew by 2% year-on-year (YoY), said the...
Middle East startup ecosystem raises record $704 million in 2019, FinTech on top
The year 2019 saw a record 564 startup investments across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, amounting to $704M in total funding, excluding...
Middle East Stocks Get a Mauling as As Geopolitical Risks Flare
(Bloomberg) --The U.S. killing of Iran’s most senior military commander reverberated through Middle Eastern markets, sending stocks into retreat and setting the tone for...
Bahrain Mulls Setting Up Umbrella Body To Support Farmers, Agriculture Sector
Bahrain is mulling the idea of establishing a national company to support the marketing of the products of local farmers. The company is also...
stc launches unified brand identity
stc has launched its new unified brand identity in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain to enhance its performance and role as a leading digital...
Happy 48th National Day, Bahrain!
The Kingdom of Bahrain is celebrating its 48th National Day on Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17.
A nationwide holiday has been announced by His Royal...
Bahrain ties up with China for $689 million mega housing project
Bahrain's Ministry of Housing has tied up with China's Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the construction a 260 million Bahraini dinars ($689 million) mega housing...
Eight startups lift Bahrain Entrepreneurship Award 2019
Eight local startups were awarded the Bahrain Award for Entrepreneurship 2019 for their contributions towards the development of the national economy and opportunities generated,...
World Bank asks GCC economies to focus on environmental sustainability as growth slumps
The economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is estimated to drop to 0.8 per cent in 2019 as compared to 2 per...
