On Bahrain's evolution as a specialised financial centre and the digitalisation of wholesale finance across the GCC How would you characterise Bahrain’s financial sector after it underwent significant changes in recent years? SARA: The sector has transformed into a comprehensive financial ecosystem, combining traditional banking with advanced digital finance solutions. While larger GCC economies…
In this Market Profile video, Oxford Business Group, in partnership with Folk Maritime, introduces a new Impact Report examining how global trade realignment is reshaping maritime logistics and connectivity across the Red Sea Corridor, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. The report explores how shifting trade routes, infrastructure investment and technological innovation
Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact Report examines how new trade routes, infrastructure investment and technological innovation are redefining maritime connectivity and regional competitiveness.The publication – produced in partnership withFolk Maritime, a regional liner headquartered…
BBTC MENA & ME-CAT (Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference & Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference) 2026 return on 10–12 February in Bahrain under the esteemed presence of the Bahrain Ministry of Oil and Environment. These premier back-to-back conferences are the Middle East's definitive technical forums for the downstream sector. They gather senior refiners, petrochemical producers,…
The Annual GPCA Forum, the flagship event of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), has earned its reputation as the premier gathering of the chemical and petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region. The 19th edition of the forum has not only grown in scale but also in significance, drawing a diverse array of participants including senior executives, decision-makers, and experts…
Cityscape Bahrain is the largest real estate exhibition and conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain, located at the heart of the GCC. The 5-day event brings together over 30,000 real estate experts and enthusiasts from around the world, including government officials, visionary developers, industry professionals, strategic investors, thought leaders and homebuyers. Scheduled to take place on 25-29…
The Global Water, Energy & Climate Change Congress (GWECCC 2025) will take place on 9–11 September 2025 at the Exhibition World Bahrain under the patronage of HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Organised in collaboration with UNEP, Aramco and the Ministry of Oil & Environment – Bahrain, the congress will unite policymakers, industry…
Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX) is a 3-day technology exhibition held in parallel with the MEET ICT Conference, gathering all ICT Companies under one roof to showcase the digital transformation in the ICT Industry. This event aims to strengthen innovative potential and empower the business technology sector to contribute diversified resolutions in the ICT industry. Participate…
MEET ICT is the annual Information and Communications Technology event that produces conference sessions and workshops that take place in Bahrain. One of the longest-running conferences in the Kingdom of Bahrain, MEET ICT Conference marks 13 years of providing extensive and informative sessions from distinguished speakers sharing insights on the latest and hottest topics in technology. MEET ICT…
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