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Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce: Interview
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Interview:Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro Where do you identify the main priorities to effectively help the country meet the goals of the Industrial Sector Strategy 2022-26? ABDULLA BIN ADEL FAKHRO: The key priority is to facilitate the adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution while actively encouraging investment in technology infrastructure and improving transport and logistics networks. The industrial…
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Ahmed Alammadi, CEO, Diyar Al Muharraq: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Alammadi, CEO, Diyar Al Muharraq Which factors are driving the recent growth in Bahrain’s residential property market? AHMED ALAMMADI: Bahrain’s real estate sector benefits from its competitive advantages and supply, leading to substantial demand. The sector has demonstrated consistent growth, with a steady increase in the number of real estate transactions observed each year.…
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Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO, Bahrain Airport Company: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah In what ways can the kingdom further increase its competitiveness and international presence in the global aviation sector? MOHAMED YOUSIF AL BINFALAH: There was a gradual recovery in international travel and passenger flows in 2022. Around 6.9m passengers travelled through Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in 2022, compared to 3m in 2021, making it a positive…
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Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi Which priorities is Bahrain focusing on to improve its transport and logistics sector? MOHAMED BIN THAMER AL KAABI: Bahrain’s strategy for the logistics services sector is set to play a critical role in Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Under the plan, the kingdom aims to leverage its strategic location and logistics capabilities to position it among the top-20…
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Mohamed Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji, CEO, Kooheji Contractors: Interview
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Interview: Mohamed Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji Which sectors are likely to drive demand for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects in the coming years? MOHAMED ABDULGHAFFAR AL KOOHEJI: The government’s push for privatisation in sectors such as health care and real estate can lead to growth opportunities. In this sense, the Ministry of Housing’s focus on real estate development will be…
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Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism: Interview
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Interview:Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi Where do you identify the main priorities of the 2022-26 tourism strategy? FATIMA JAAFAR AL SAIRAFI: The new tourism strategy forms part of the national Economic Recovery Plan following the Covid-19 pandemic. The strategy was developed by the government as a roadmap to enhance a sector that has significant potential to diversify revenue streams and contribute…

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Bahrain takes steps to improve data privacy and security.
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Bahrain has taken a proactive approach towards data protection, being one of the first countries in the MENA region to issue standalone data protection legislation, with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 30 of 2018 (PDPL), which came into force on August 1, 2019. The PDPL is modelled on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and applies to any personal data collected by any means…

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Where to stay in Bahrain
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ELITE RESORT & SPA Building 101 Sheikh Hamad Causeway T: +973 1731 3333 / 1755 8200 cro@elitegrouphotels.com www.elitegrouphotels.com Rooms: 154 suites with one-bedroom, two-bedroom or three-bedroom options available. There are also non-smoking rooms, VIP rooms and bridal suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Multifunctional event, conference and party rooms that are equipped with…

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Tips and information for travellers to Bahrain
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VISA: As a part of the GCC political and economic bloc, the kingdom does not require visas for residents of other GCC member countries, except Qatar. All other nationalities must have an entry permit. Tourist visas are available upon arrival for nationals of 67 countries, while e-visas are available for 116 countries. Tourist visas allow for a stay of up to 14 days at a cost of BD5 ($13.26).…

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Bahrain's new legislation regulates the use of external auditors
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Law No. 15 of 2021 (New Law), which was published on August 5, 2021 in the official gazette and went into effect three months later, governs the regulation of external auditors. Consequently, the previously applicable Auditor’s Law No. 26 of 1996 (Repealed Law) was repealed, along with any provisions that contradicted the New Law. New External Auditor’s Law A comparison between the New Law and…