The country has been in pre-election silence since yesterday ahead of the start of voting at parliamentary and municipal levels on 12 November; Bahrainis abroad were able to cast their votes in a two-day process that ended on 9 November

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

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

Stricter technical requirements have been issued for street advertising; the decree aims at ensuring safety standards and guarantee compliance with engineering regulations

The first-ever conference to discuss how to improve educational opportunities and services for people with Down syndrome will start next month in Bahrain