The value of Bahrain’s exports of national origin decreased by 16% to BD176 million ($464 million) during May2020, compared to BD210 million for the same month of the previous year, said the …
Bahrain reports 643 new Covid-19 cases, 443 recoveries
The health ministry in Bahrain on Tuesday reported 643 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 443 recoveries. Among the new cases, 371 were expatriate workers, 262 were contacts of active …
Evaluating Bahrain McLaren’s Tour de France long list
After casting our eye over Team Ineos’ long list for the Tour de France, this time we look at Bahrain McLaren, where we understand there are 13 riders vying for selection. Mikel L …
Experts optimistic of tourism revival in Bahrain
Partial closure in businesses, flight and visa restrictions has placed travel and tourism amongst the main sectors devastated by the pandemic Bahrain’s travel and tourism sector is poised to slowly …
Covid-19 will accelerate digital banking, says National Bank of Bahrain CEO
National Bank of Bahrain CEO Jean Christophe Durand said that traditional banking branches will have little room to expand in the aftermath of the pandemic …
Travel firms across Bahrain expect heavy losses
79% of those covered in the survey stated that travel and tourism activities was the main source of income to the business owner. Travel agents in Bahrain anticipate more financial losses in the next …
Vande Bharat flight with 176 Indians departs from Bahrain
An Air India flight under Vande Bharat Mission departed from Bahrain with 176 stranded Indians for Chennai on Monday.
BisB, Bahrain Bourse ink deal for new Murabaha financing service
As part of its commitment to positioning Bahrain as the regional fintech hub and global capital of the Islamic economy, Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has signed an agreement with Bahrain Bourse for a …
Bahrain attracts $942m FDI in 2019
Globally, WIR 2020 found that FDI flows totalled $1.540 trillion, representing 1.76 per cent of global GDP. Bahrain surpassed the global average performance with FDI accounting for 2.45 per cent of …
Bahrain attracts $942mln FDI
MANAMA: Bahrain attracted nearly $1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, marking the third successive year of record inflows, shows a new report. The latest World Investment Report …