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The world’s first eCheque system is launched in Bahrain.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesBenefit Company, a major electronic financial transaction services firm in Bahrain, will implement the world’s first electronic cheque system which will cater for individuals and corporate customers in conjunction with the Central Bank of Bahrain. The integrated electronic cheque system is available on smartphone apps via BenefitPay (for individuals) and eCheque App (for corporates), removing […]
Bahrain’s EWA set to go digital.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesGE Digital have signed a multi-million dollar contract with Bahrain’s EWA (Electricity & Water Authority) which will modernize and control the electricity and water networks in Bahrain. Digitized operations will cover transmission through to distribution of services, increasing performance and minimizing outages. To read more click here.
Apple Pay is now available in Bahrain.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesApply Pay is now available in Bahrain if you are a customer of NBB, ila or BBK banks. Apple Pay launched in 2014 in the US and have been progressively rolling out their services to other countries. It allows customers to make contactless payments via their iPhone and Apple Watch and also allows for web-based […]
Bahrain’s economic recovery shown in the latest performance indicators.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesThe latest economic indicators have shown that Bahrain has returned to the levels recorded during 2019 before the COVID-19 outbreak. Measurements were taken from various sectors including real estate, construction, international exports and tourism, all showing solid increases. New commercial registrations also increased by 28.8% in August 2021 compared to August 2019. The recovery has […]
Petrofac to continue it’s support for Tatweer Petrolium for gas supply in Bahrain.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesThe longstanding partnership between Petrofac and Tatweer Petroleum has been further cemented with the award of a new multi-million dollar EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) contract for Petrofac to support Tatweer Petroleum’s gas distribution network project in Bahrain. The work involves high pressure gas pipelines and fibre optic cabling, both onshore and offshore. Petrofac […]
Bahrain ranks in top 20 for global economies attracting direct investment.
/in News /by PRIME Instant OfficesBahrain climbed 12 positions in the Financial Times’ Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2021 to 15th place from 27th amongst 84 countries. The report considers the size of the economies and the direct investments that were attracted to that country in 2020 which in turn reflects the development, openness and competitive advantage of the business environment […]
