Manama (AFP) – Already battling extreme heat, Bahrain is scrambling to ward off another environmental threat: rising seas that could swallow parts of its coast, the island nation’s oil and …
A golden party for Kerala’s first five-star hotel that put Kovalam on the international tourist map
At Leela Raviz Kovalam, NRI industrialist Ravi Pillai celebrated the 50th anniversary of the iconic hotel. Guests shared nostalgic stories of the resort’s transformation from a sleepy fishing village …
Investcorp buys low-rise office complex near San Antonio airport
Bahrain-based Investcorp bought a 10-building office complex near the San Antonio airport from Los Angeles-based Omninet Capital.
Bahrain signs deals for 72 MW solar park -state news agency
DUBAI, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Bahrain has signed deals to proceed with a solar park project with capacity of 72 megawatts (MW), the state news agency reported on Tuesday. The project will contribute …
Bahrain signs solar park project deal, part of its Renewable Energy Plan
Manama seeks to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2060, with gradual incrementation Bahrain has signed agreements to develop a 72-megawatt solar park project as the kingdom seeks to achieve zero …
International real estate investor scoops up airport-area property
The properties in question carry a combined assessed value of $17.95 million, according to the Bexar County Appraisal District. The company appears to have acquired 10 buildings in the sale. A …
Bahrain tourism sector surges
Bahrain’s tourism sector is thriving, experiencing a increase in visitors by more than 50 percent and generating nearly US$2.5 billion in revenues during the initial half of the year. Tourism Minister …
8 of the best things to do in Bahrain
Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, may be the smallest country in Arab world but it sure packs a punch for visitors. You won’t find the same level of glamour as in Dubai …
US Concerned On Hunger Strike Over Bahrain Jail Conditions
The United States said Thursday it has shared concern with key partner Bahrain over prison conditions after inmates announced a hunger strike over their treatment. Prisoners at the Jau prison …
The Johannesburg BRICS Summit’s unrealistic hype
Talk of a “BRICS+” with new members and a “de-dollarization” agenda are raising the profile of this network to an unprecedented — and unrealistic — level.