Kuwait signs $102m loan to develop Bahrain’s power grid
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has signed a fourth loan worth $102m for the development of Bahrain’s electricity network. The vehicle is part of a series of loans by the Kuwaiti fund to develop 400-kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission networks in Bahrain. To read more click here.
Work starts at $200m Bahrain Waterfront Development
Infracorp, a specialised company investing in the infrastructure and sustainability development sector, has announced that work has begun at Marina Bay, a luxurious residential project located at Reef Island. To read more click here’
Al Dur closes $1.2bln refinance facility for Bahrain Power Project
Al Dur Power & Water Company, one of the largest power generation and water desalination companies in Bahrain, announced the successful closure of a $1.2 billion refinancing facility provided by an association of 17 local, regional, and international banks. To read more click here’
Bahrain looking for Investors for key Saudi pipeline
Bahrain is scouting for investors in a key oil pipeline that transports crude from Saudi Arabia. ‘To read more click here’.
Bahrain expected to award consultancy contract for East Hidd Village project in Q3
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is expected to award the tender for consultancy services for contract management and site supervision for the Social Apartment Units in East Hidd Village by the third quarter of 2024. The contract is expected to be awarded by end of July 2024. ‘To read more click here’.
Bahrain floats tender for Hawar reverse osmosis desal plant
A tender has been floated for the construction of a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant by Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). The plant is due to take shape on Hawar Island off the southeastern coast of the Kingdom. The deadline for sending the tenders has been set at 23 June. To read […]
Bluewater Bio wins Bahrain wastewater plant upgrade deal
Bluewater Bio has further enhanced its upgrade of the North Sitra wastewater treatment works, valued at US$41 million. This follows previous significant upgrades that are now treating over 50% of the wastewater generated in the Kingdom of Bahrain. To read more click here.
Masdar, Bapco Energies to develop 2GW wind power in Bahrain
UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar has partnered with Bahrain’s Bapco Energies to explore the development of wind energy projects in Bahrain with a potential 2GW capacity. To read more click here.
Egis to carry out assessment of King Fahd Causeway
Egis, an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors, has won a contract to conduct a thorough condition and life assessment of the causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. To read more click here.
Singapore to establish international commercial court in BAHRAIN
The Governments of Bahrain and Singapore signed a bilateral Treaty on 20 March 2024 to establish a new Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC) in Bahrain and a designated body in Singapore to hear appeals from the BICC. To read more click here.
