Bahraini designer Hasan Hamad won an important regional award for creating a dynamic set design, with a moving bridge, for Al Reef Theatre's show, On the Other Shore, at the Gulf Theatre Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 20th IISS Manama Dialogue took place on 6–8 December 2024; promoted by the International Institute of Strategic Studies it brings together ministers, policy- and decision-makers to share the most pressing regional security issues and response policies

A proposal to introduce a new health insurance fee for tourist visas was unanimously approved by MPs to ensure that tourists contribute to the national health insurance system during their stay

In preparation for Bahrain’s hosting of major events, including Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia, the General Directorate of Traffic is intensifying efforts to manage the crowd of vehicles that flow along Bahrain Bay Road, where all events will coincide

The Bank of Bahrain launched first bitcoin investment fund in the Gulf; the country had been proactive in establishing crypto banking regulations and confirms its attitude with the offer of a structured instrument to institutional investors