Sponsorship changes announced for dependents of expatriate workers
Changes were recently announced by the Minister of Interior (decision No. 34 of 2021) relating to entry visas and residence permits for the expatriate worker’s family members. The details of this decision are outlined as follows; • Employers are now able to process new permits and/or renew their workers’ family visas (spouse and dependents) via […]
Gulf Air signs up for the trial phase of a digital travel pass.
Bahrain’s national carrier has joined three other Middle Eastern airlines in trialing a digital travel pass to assist the recovery of the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airlines will be working with IATA (International Air Transport Association) to test the mobile e-pass which will store health information for travelers including vaccination records as […]
An internet data centre will be launched in Bahrain by Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings.
Tencent Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings, will be operating by the end of 2021 and will be the company’s first in the MENA region tapping into Bahrain’s growing cloud market and it’s desire to become a regional cloud computing hub. The MoU signed with Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) […]
Digital COVID-19 vaccine passport now available in Bahrain.
A digital passport is available on the BeAware app where users are able to book the vaccine of their choice and receive an official certificate once completed. The certificate will show the type of vaccine received, personal details and a QR code which will link to the national vaccine register for authenticity purposes. Bahrain is […]
Details of the Bahrain Metro project to be made available via virtual forum.
As part of the procurement process for the multi-billion dollar project, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) will host a virtual forum to introduce the project to key players within the global construction industry in the first week of March 2021. Tendering will follow at a later time and the project will be developed […]
Bahrain fares well in the annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.
Bahrain ranked 15th overall in a pool for 50 countries measuring logistical strengths and business fundamentals. The Gulf was shown to offer the best business fundamentals with the most stable business climates – the UAE ranking 1st and Bahrain ranking 7th. China, India and Indonesia ranked the highest for logistics. The results reflect the Gulf […]
High tech airport operations systems in place at Bahrain’s new passenger terminal.
Thales, worldwide leaders in aerospace, transport and defense, and security systems, has implemented state of the art technology at Bahrain’s new passenger terminal providing integrated solutions for security, safety, airport operations, communications and infrastructure. With over 30 years presence in Bahrain, Thales has strong partnerships with public sector organisations including the Ministry of Transport and […]
Bahrain’s national draft budget for 2021-22 covers 64 new major projects.
BD1.3 billion has been allocated to the new projects with an additional special budget of BD 44 million to be used for municipal projects. The funds will be directed at housing, educational and infrastructure projects with housing accounting for the biggest chunk. The majority of the funding will come from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), […]
Acwa Power’s collaboration with Apicorp strengthened.
Acwa Power’s renewable projects investments have received funding support from their longstanding partnership with Apicorp, a leading multilateral development financial institution. The $125 million shariah compliant facility will enable Acwa Power to continue to invest in renewable projects and solutions to reduce carbon footprints across the Mena region. Acwa Power is a leading Saudi company […]
MoU signed between Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) and Eni Rewind.
The Memorandum of Understanding covers joint initiatives in exploring opportunities for environmental friendly solutions in water, soil and industrial waste management. Eni Rewind is the Italian oil’s environmental company specialising in modern technologies for treatment recycling, waste treatment and soil reclamation and have been present in Bahrain since 2019. The initiatives will contribute to the […]
