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Maryam Hasan Mustafa, CEO, Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority: Interview
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Interview: Maryam Hasan Mustafa, CEO, Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority How do education and training strategies align with the aims of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030? MARYAM HASAN MUSTAFA: Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 provides a clear strategic direction for education and training institutions to develop human capital, setting a robust framework for aligning outcomes with broader…
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Dr Jalila bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health: Interview
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Interview: Dr Jalila bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health How does the National Social Health Insurance Programme (Sehati) initiative fit into Bahrain’s broader vision for health care reform? DR. JALILA BINT AL SAYYED JAWAD HASSAN: Sehati is a cornerstone of the country’s health care reform agenda. It embodies a holistic approach to health care delivery, striving to achieve equitable…

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia agreements boost transport projects
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The transport links between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have long played a crucial role in fostering economic, social and cultural ties across the Gulf region. The King Fahd Causeway has been a vital artery for trade and travel since its opening in 1986. The establishment of the King Fahd Causeway Authority in the early 2000s has led to significant upgrades, reflecting the deepening economic ties between…

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New transport technologies contribute to greener future
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With fossil fuels still powering roughly 99% of global shipping, the sector is seeking to reduce emissions through cleaner fuel sources – including methanol, ammonia and wind – that could soon see increased use. Increased Investment In August 2022 Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a coalition of private investors founded by US tech entrepreneur Bill Gates, helped Danish start-up Blue World Technologies…

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Emerging economies embrace fourth industrial revolution technologies
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Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in emerging markets. Although challenges exist for full implementation, including infrastructure and skill gaps, rapid urbanisation and a burgeoning young workforce in these countries drive demand for automation…

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Emerging markets target electric vehicle and battery production
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With electric vehicles (EVs) set to become more accessible to drivers around the world – and solid growth trends attracting public and private investment – several emerging markets are looking to expand their EV manufacturing capacity. EV uptake is essential to the global energy transition, as transport emissions grew at an annual average rate of 1.7% from 1990 to 2022, faster than any other end-use…

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Health technology closing health care gap in emerging markets
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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance…

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First Gulf-ASEAN summit supports inter-regional collaboration
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Trade between the GCC and the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grown considerably in recent years as economies in both regions seek to capitalise on mutually beneficial opportunities, and diversify their trade and investment partners. Indeed, trade between the GCC and Asian countries classified as emerging and developing by the IMF increased 34.7% year-on-year to reach $516bn in…

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Bahrain’s Economic Recovery Plan boosts economic resilience
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Bahrain launched its Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) in October 2021 to address the economic stresses that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, and to keep the kingdom on track to achieve the goals of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Workforce strengthening and job creation is one of the ERP’s five central pillars, with the government intent on cultivating a local talent pool equipped to compete…

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Bahrain harnesses artificial intelligence technology to bolster growth
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As part of ongoing efforts to diversify their economies and build a platform for sustainable future growth, MENA countries are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI). A slew of recent investment and initiatives – primarily in academia and the government, but also in the private sector – has reinvigorated interest from industry leaders around the globe in the potential for AI to strengthen…