Tendering process started for major contract for solar power in Bahrain.
Local and international bidders are invited for a 20 year contract to build, own, operate and maintain grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) power panels in several locations in Sakhir, Bahrain. To qualify, bidders need to be engaged in solar PV energy including PV car park projects. The locations include the Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain International Exhibition […]
GCC nationals now free to enter Bahrain with ID cards
The Bahraini Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced on Friday, the 15th of July that all GCC nationals will now be allowed into Bahrain with their ID cards or passports, without pre-arrangements. To read more click here
Chinese manufacturer sets up US$10.7 million manufacturing facility in Bahrain.
KKC Industries WLL (iCOOL), a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products, will produce air conditioning insulation pipes at the Bahrain facility. Choosing Bahrain as their regional hub iCOOL aim to produce 480 containers in their first year equating to over US31 million in revenue. Their products will be exported to the Middle […]
Starlink satellites receive licence to operate in Bahrain.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a licence to StaceX’s Starlink to operate in Bahrain. It is the first such licence to be issued in the Gulf for the internet services which operates mainly in North America, Europe and Australia. Starlink will ensure the Kingdom continues to have access to the most advanced communications […]
Gulf Air start flights direct to Manchester from Bahrain.
Bahrain’s national carrier has begun direct flights from Bahrain to Manchester accessing the vast northern catchment area. The route has been on the cards for a while and it’s operation will bolster trade, investment and tourism to the regions. The flights started operating on 1st June with twice weekly flights and is served by a […]
Bahrain’s Manama Post Office shortlisted for prestigious award.
The post office is competing with 20 other international projects for the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture which is granted every three years. Built in 1937, it is one of the oldest buildings in Bahrain. It has been restored to its original form including the original lateral balconies. It also includes a new extension […]
Acwa Power’s Al Dur2 IWPP begins operations in Bahrain.
The Al Dur2 IWPP, an Independent Water and Power Project, has begun operating at Haya Power & Desalination Company located in Al Dur, Bahrain. Acwa Power is a leading Saudi developer of power and desalination projects. It will generate power based on Combined Cycle Gas Turbine(CCGT) technology and produce 227,000 cu m/day of desalinated water. […]
11 leading global infrastructure companies prequalified for the first phase of the Bahrain Metro System.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) will procure the project as an integrated public private partnership (PPP) consisting of a prequalification followed by the main tender process. The list of pre-qualified bidders include two of Bahrain’s utility providers. The metro project will be implemented in four phases with the first phase comprising of two […]
Gradual post-Covid recovery for Bahrain.
Comments made from a recent IMF mission to Bahrain stated that Bahrain’s growth is projected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2022 with non-oil GDP increasing by 4% and projected to stabilise at around 3%. The observations were made at the end of the visit in May, which was for for the purpose of conducting discussions […]
SIO Contribution Changes
An announcement was recently made by the SIO (Social Insurance Organisation) regarding changes to the contributions made to the SIO for Bahraini employees. (Implemented by the provisions of Law No. (14) for the year 2022 which amends some provisions of the Social Insurance Law promulgated by legislative Decree No. (24) 1976.) From May 2022 the […]
