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Bahrain to have a new petrochemical complex
Bahrain’s National Oil & Gas authority is in discussions with BAPCO, one of Bahrain’s national oil companies, to set up a joint venture to build
Bahrain Visa Changes for US, UK, Canadian and Irish Nationals
Bahrain has increased the period of stay permitted for holders of the 5 year Multiple Reentry visa from 30 days to 90 days making it
$5bn Expansion of Oil Refinery
BAPSO (Bahrain Petroleum Company) is expected to finalise it’s financing for the $5bn expansion of it’s oil refinery in Sitra. It is in talks with a
Bahrain to grow its IT sector
The Government is investing heavily in its IT sector to attract foreign IT companies to set up here and encourage local start-ups. To read more
Construction Projects increase by 43%
The issuance of construction permits has increased by 43% in the past year proving the importance of the legal procedures the Government has taken to
Major Road Project Pre-qualification Commences
Pre-qualification of companies who have bidded on the tender for the major road projects of the North Manama Causeway Phase-2 and Busaiteen Link Project have
$4 billion of active projects by the GCC Development Fund
Bahrain’s non-oil sector has grown to 3.6% in the second quarter, compared to 2.7% in the first quarter of 2016. Seemingly due to large growth
