Boost to Bahrain-Morocco cooperation

Manama, Jan. 22 (BNA): Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Transportation and Logistics, Abdulaziz Rabbah, has affirmed the importance of Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS2016) as a point of convergence in boosting the bilateral ties and developing air and sea transportation which will push forward the wheel of development in both countries to reap the benefit to all. The Moroccan minister was speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on the side-lines Read more [...]

Fifa sponsors warned of concerns over Sheikh Salman by Bahrain campaigners

Bahraini pro-democracy campaigners have written to Fifa’s top sponsors to raise concerns over the candidacy of Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa’s attempt to become president of world football’s embattled governing body. Related: Fifa presidency: German FA backs Gianni Infantino to replace Sepp Blatter The Asian Football Confederation president has emerged as the favourite to take over from Sepp Blatter at February’s election but the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy insists he still has Read more [...]

Bahrain clinch world championship berth

BAHRAIN qualified for next year’s Handball World Championship in France by reaching the semifinals of the 17th Asian Handball Championship last night. Bahrain reached the last four stage after defeating Iran 27-16 in their Group B clash at Khalifa Sports City. The group includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, China and Lebanon. The match witnessed slow start by both teams as neither side was able to score early.  Both goalkeepers – Mohammed Hussain of Bahrian and Iran’s Saeid Heidarirad Read more [...]

Vizag alloy wheels unit invests $140 million in Bahrain

A city-based entrepreneur Shekhar Movva belonging to Synergies Castings Ltd (SCL) will invest $140 million in a world-class aluminium alloy wheels firm in Bahrain.The SCL will invest the amount in two phases with the majority being held by Synergies. The joint venture with the Sovereign Wealth Fund ‘Mumtalakat,’ an investment arm of Kingdom of Bahrain, was signed in December last. The world-class plant with a capacity of 2.2 million wheels or equivalent of 30,000 tonne per year will be located Read more [...]

Bahrain’s property market ‘resilient’ despite impact of cheap oil

<!----> Bahrain looks set to be cushioned from the blow of prolonged economic challenges caused by slumping oil prices by continued infrastructure investment from the GCC aid fund, according to  CBRE. Its Q4 2015 Bahrain MarketView said that despite negative impacts of the on-going oil slump, the real estate sector in Bahrain has proven resilient, with solid returns still considered achievable. It added that this was underlined by the 7 percent growth achieved within the construction sector Read more [...]

Hal’s Tejas flies for first time in Bahrain Air Show

New Delhi: India’s state-run company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) aircraft Tejas, flew for the first time at the Bahrain International Air Show on Thursday. “Two Tejas fighters are participating in the three-day Bahrain air show to display its air prowess through aerobatic manoeuvres like 8-G gravity pull, vertical loop, slow fly past and barrel roll,” HAL chairman and managing director T Suvarna Raju said in a statement from the island country in the Persian Gulf. Designed Read more [...]

Glittering line-up planned for ‘Shop Bahrain’ grand raffle draw

Manama, Jan. 20 (BNA): ‘Shop Bahrain’Organising Committee, the largest nationwide event, announced their preparations forthe festival’s Grand Raffle Draw that will be held on Saturday, 23 January 2016 at the ‘VIVA Shop Skate’, located at Al A’aliShopping Complex. This event will mark the end of a month filled with exciting events and activities. "We ensured securing the grand prize till the end of the festival, and we are thrilled Read more [...]

Zain Bahrain featured in Tamkeen’s success story campaign – Al

Zain Bahrain, the most innovative telecom operator, has joined hands with Tamkeen in promoting the success story of Bahraini businesses. Zain Bahrain was the latest company to be portrayed as a part of Tamkeen’s initiative under the name of ‘Achieve your potential’ which highlights the achievements of companies in the Kingdom. “Zain Bahrain is committed to nurturing the finest Bahraini talents and has an energetic and inspired Read more [...]