Ripple Expands Middle East Presence Through Bahrain Fintech Bay Partnership

TLDR: Ripple joined forces with Bahrain Fintech Bay to drive blockchain and digital asset innovation in the Kingdom. The deal expands Ripple’s regional presence after securing a Dubai Financial Services Authority license in 2025. The partnership...

Highlights and goal of Morocco 1-0 Bahrain in international friendly

📢 Morocco’s Aggregate Win Morocco earned a late victory over Bahrain in a tightly contested match. The winning goal came from a corner kick in the final minutes, giving the Moroccan team an important boost as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. 📢...

Bahrain's EWA invites global bids for new Hawar Desalination Plant

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced the launch of an international tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new Hawar seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant....

Arab states secure $351B in renewable energy investment across 15 nations

The energy transition is increasingly gaining momentum in the Arab world. A new report from the Arab Investment Guarantee and Export Credit Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that 15 countries in the region have already attracted more than US$351...

Bahrain tenders EPC contract for 1MIGD Hawar Island desalination plant

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has launched a public international tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the new Hawar seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant. The...

Bahrain’s 14 Tastiest Bakery-Cafés for Those Slow Mornings

There’s nothing better than a slow morning, wouldn’t you agree? The kind where you savour a warm croissant, let your coffee last a little longer, soak up some morning sun, and ease into the day without rushing. Bahrain has a wonderful mix of...

Historic milestone: University of Bahrain shines in Times Higher Education global rankings

University of Bahrain celebrates its historic entry into the Times Higher Education World Rankings / Image courtesy: University of Bahrain (UoB) For the first time, the University of Bahrain (UoB) has been listed in the Times Higher Education...

Bahrain Completes 6 National Digital Economy Strategy Initiatives to Accelerate AI-driven Transformation

Bahrain has completed six key initiatives under the National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), a framework that supports the kingdom’s ambition to become a leading digital economy in the region. The announcement underscores King Hamad bin Isa Al...

Bahrain's Arcapita launches Lintara Properties

Arcapita Group Holdings, the Bahrain-based global alternative investment firm, announced on Monday the launch of Lintara Properties, a real estate asset managment, development, and investment advisory firm, focussed on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and...

Bahrain Cabinet Reviews Key Developments and Celebrates National Achievements

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy King and Prime Minister, chaired the regular weekly Cabinet meeting today at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet welcomed the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al...

Breaking: Ripple Partners With Bahrain’s Fintech Bay in Push for RLUSD Adoption

Ripple has announced a new partnership with Bahrain’s Fintech Bay (BFB). This initiative seeks to promote the company’s offerings throughout the Gulf region, including digital asset innovation and payments powered by RLUSD. Ripple Strengthens...

Bahrain-US ties enter new era of excellence, development; US FDIs up 38per cent to $537m

Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: The Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America reviewed bilateral ties in trade, financial services, ICT, investment, commerce and business sectors, thanks to a successful visit by the Economic Development...

SFME & BCG Roundtable: Shaping Bahrain’s Net‑Zero Energy Future

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a regional platform dedicated to driving net zero and nature positive solutions, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today hosted a high-level...

Bahrain EDB Wraps Up Successful US Visit to Promote the Island Nation’s Diverse Investment Opportunities

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the United States (US), which kicked off from September 29 to October 3. Led by Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of...

24 Alba employees graduate from engineering programme

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has celebrated the graduation of its second batch of employees from the Top-Up Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programme in Electrical, Electronic and Control System...

Growth in most Gulf economies to hold steady this year and next on rising oil output: Reuters poll

By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) -Most Gulf Cooperation Council economies will expand steadily this year and next on rising oil production, according to economists in a Reuters poll who upgraded this year’s growth expectations for Saudi Arabia...

Bahrain EDB wraps up 5-day US visit; showcases investment potential

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the US, which kicked off on September 29 and ran until October 3. The visit was aimed at showcasing Bahrain’s compelling value...

Bahrain EDB Concludes Strategic U.S. Visit to Strengthen Investment Ties

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has successfully concluded a five-day strategic visit to the United States, led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the EDB, alongside a...

Inaugural meeting of Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP):The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) was held on Wednesday under the esteemed convener-ship of Asia Naz Tanoli, MNA, featuring the detailed briefings by...

Tencent expects gaming boom to boost Saudi cloud business

China's Tencent Cloud, which recently announced its first Middle East cloud region in Saudi Arabia, expects gaming and its super app-as-a-service offering to drive its business growth in the region, a senior executive said. The company – the cloud...