GCC approves unified tourist visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have unanimously approved the Unified Gulf Tourist Visa. To read more click here.
Bahrain’s Alba considers potential listing on Saudi bourse
Alba is exploring a potential listing on the Saudi Exchange as part of its overall business strategy, the company said in a statement published on Bahrain Bourse on Tuesday. To read more click here.
Bahrain invites bids for 4th Manama-Muharraq crossing package
Bahrain’s Works Ministry has invited firms to submit proposals by 13 September for the revetment and reclamation works on the second phase of the North Manama and Busaiteen link road project. To read more click here.
LMRA to renew expats’ residency permits while abroad
Interior Ministry’s Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, announced the launch of a service for renewing residency and work permits for expatriates when they are outside Bahrain. To read more click here.
Qatar Airways resumes Bahrain flights
Qatar Airways resumed services to Bahrain from Doha with a daily flight between the two destinations. The first flight departs from Hamad International airport at 8pm, and arrives at Bahrain International airport at 8.50pm. The flight then leaves from Bahrain at 10.20pm and lands back in Doha at 11.15pm. To read more click here.
Bahrain and Qatar to resume flights
Bahrain and Qatar have agreed to resume flights starting 25 May, marking the latest sign of a diplomatic thaw between the Gulf states. To read more click here.
Bahrain firm to produce electric cars in kingdom
Marson Group and Gauss Auto will develop the factory that will produce electric cars in Bahrain for local and export use. The actory agreed for electric cars in Bahrain with 10-month development timeline. To read more click here.
Bapco Modernization project will make refinery ‘one of the best’
Bapco Refinery Modernisation Project is considered one of the largest strategic projects aiming at increasing the daily refining production capacity from 267,000 barrels to 380,000 barrels per day. The Bapco Modernization Programme will enhance quantity and quality and improve energy efficiency, making the Bahrain refinery one of the most competitive ones in compliance with environmental standards […]
Bahrain: Indian Operator Likely to Bid for $2BN Metro Contract
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Indian first and biggest metro rail company has been qualified for the pre-qualification tender process for an international consultancy project, to construct Phase One Project of Bahrain Metro. To read more click here.
Beyon Money seals partnership deal with UK’s TerraPay
Global payments infrastructure company TerraPay has teamed up with financial super app Beyon Money to help remitters in Bahrain. Through their partnership, the duo will enable a large addressable remitters market in Bahrain to transact across all key corridors through a swift, secure and affordable network for real-time payouts. To read more click here.
