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, …
ila Bank launches virtual talent programme with BIBF
in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The programme, launched on July 5, is tailored to transform 20 candidates, including ila’s summer interns, into …
Zain Bahrain posts $5.7mln net profit
Zain Bahrain has also invested heavily in digitalisation across all business segments. Earnings per share reduced 15pc YoY in H1-2020 to six fils from seven fils in H1-2019. H1 earnings per share …
Bahrain banks ‘backing economy during pandemic’
and pursuing the development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The recovery of the economy and restoring markets’ activity to normal are banks’ top priority, as it contributes to in revitalizes its business, …
Bahrain top court upholds death sentences against two activists
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain’s highest court upheld death sentences against two activists for bombing a convoy and killing a police officer, after convictions that human rights groups say were based on …