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Bahrain wins top Middle East destination ahead of the UAE
Bahrain came out as the preferred destination for expatriates ahead of the UAE according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer 2016 report, taking 9th position globally. To read
ASRY hits record 100 rig repairs
ASRY, Bahrain’s ship and oil rig repair yard, has already reached 100 rig repairs for 2016, a milestone number since it started it’s repair diversification.
Bahrain and Russia agree to expand LNG exploration
The MOU between Russia’s Gazprom and Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority, has been signed which outlines the five-year programme for geological exploration offshore of Bahrain
1bn$ of financing deals signed with Kuwait
Bahrain has signed 1bn$ of financing deals with Kuwait towards a housing project and infrastructure works. To read more click here.
New Power Plant at Alba
Alba, one of the world’s largest modern aluminium producers in the world, has awarded GE and Gama Consortium the contract to produce it’s new power plant, taking
Investcorp sale of 20% shares to Mubadala
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Development has to acquire a 20 per cent interest in Investcorp. The Executive Chairman of Investcorp, Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, said “Mubadala is
Easier entry to Bahrain for GCC residents
Bahrain has relaxed the procedures for visitors from the surrounding GCC countries and made it possible for a 2 week visit visa to be granted