Asia Bahrain 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
Asia Bahrain A 44-megawatt solar power plant will ne built at the University of Bahrain, primarily using a large area of its parking lots to place the panels; the initiative aligns with Bahrain's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060
Asia Bahrain Stricter technical requirements have been issued for street advertising; the decree aims at ensuring safety standards and guarantee compliance with engineering regulations
Asia Bahrain The first-ever conference to discuss how to improve educational opportunities and services for people with Down syndrome will start next month in Bahrain
Asia Bahrain Two proposed amendments were submitted by MP Kazim seeking to enhance legal protection for doctors and medical professionals in the course of their work in human medicine and dentistry; the goal would make them less vulnerable to arbitrary legal actions
Asia Bahrain 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
Asia Bahrain Semiconductor chip manufacturer Polymatech Electronics will invest USD 16 million in Bahrain to create a semiconductor manufacturing plant that will play a key role in the production of essential components for 5G and 6G
Asia Bahrain Pool booking rates exceeded 90% in August 2024 as temperatures soared; private bookings for family celebrations and corporate events increased, impacting on small and medium-sized pools
Asia Bahrain Five Bahraini fishing boats suffered an armed robbery within Bahrain's territorial waters around 33 nm from Diyar Al Muharraq; perpetrators stole daily catch, instruments and personal belongings threatening violence
Asia Bahrain Team Bahrain Victorious welcomed three stagiaires for the remainder of the 2024 season, who will then sign their contracts as cycling professional in 2025
Asia Bahrain Huawei BNET, Bahrain's national fibre-optic infrastructure provider, has signed a MoU with Huawei Bahrain to improve the broadband experience for users in the country
Asia Bahrain The International School of Creative Sciences will open its first campus in Bahrain in September 2024, marking a milestone for the UAE-based educational institution
Asia Bahrain As of 1 September 2024, all licensed financial and banking institutions will have to comply with the Central Bank of Bahrain's new Open Banking Regulations