The first phase of Tamkeen’s business continuity support programme was reviewed by the board, in which financial support was provided to more than 15,600 SMEs, including taxi drivers, public transport …
Tamkeen support for businesses doubled in Bahrain
The first phase of Tamkeen’s business continuity support programme was reviewed by the board, in which financial support was provided to more than 15,600 SMEs, including taxi drivers, public transport …
Drive-in cinema opens in Bahrain next week
“During a really challenging time for the exhibition space globally, this kind of innovation and quick thinking to shift infrastructure and business models can be the difference,” he said. The GDN …
Bahrain airline tells staff to slim down
After the two-week deadline, employees will have the body weight checked to ensure compliance. Image Credit: Bloomberg Cairo: Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, has demanded its employees lose …
Relationships and partnerships key to doing business in Middle East
The Doing Business in the Middle East Online Forum, sponsored by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, featured insights from panellists working in a range of industries in a webinar-style event.
UN court rejects Gulf states appeal in Qatar blockade case
It relates to a move in the summer of 2017 by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to block their airspace to Qatari aircraft as part of a wider row in which the states severed diplomatic ties …
Fees reprieve in Bahrain ‘will benefit businesses’
Embattled business sectors reeling from the Covid-19 crisis will gradually feel the positive impact of the waiver or reduction of labour fees, predicted a top official. Labour Market Regulatory …
Banks’ profitability not hit by Central Bank of Bahrain Covid-19 measures
Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB … as it contributes to revitalising business,” Dr Al Basha explained. “The measures that were implemented since March would be reviewed by the CBB at the end of …
American University of Bahrain appoints new COO
The American University of Bahrain (AUBH), has announced the appointment of William D Hurt, as the institution’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joins the team with more than 10 years of regional …
Bahrain to Execute 2 Shiite Protesters After Years of Desperate Appeals
The men were convicted of a bombing that killed a police officer in 2014. They say they were tortured into making a false confession during Bahrain’s escalating crackdown on critics. Mohamed Ramadhan, …