Bahrain has moved forward with plans to improve national infrastructure as part of its economic development strategy, announcing a series of tenders relating to the upgrade and expansion of the country’s airport. In late January Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) issued concessions for works related to airport security at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), including construction of a new perimeter…
Viewpoint:Theresa May One of the prevailing sentiments in all my conversations with leaders since I became prime minister has been this sense that in challenging times, you turn to your oldest and most dependable friends. As the UK leaves the EU, I am determined that we should seize the opportunity to get out into the world and to shape an even bigger global role for my country, to build new…
The MEET ICT Conference and BITEX Exhibition will be held under the patronage of HE Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, the minister of transportation and telecommunications, in partnership with: Tamkeen; Bahrain Technology Companies Society; Batelco; Cisco; Viva; Huawei; Ericsson; Microsoft; Thinksmart; CTM360; Almoayyed Computers; Computer World; UNIDO; Information and eGovernment Authority; the United States…
Continued fiscal consolidation and reform, combined with steady growth, were the hallmarks of Bahrain’s year in 2017, with a similar outlook forecast for the coming 12 months. Bahrain’s economy expanded faster than expected, at 3.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2017, underpinned by a 4.7% expansion in the non-oil economy, according to data released in November by the Bahrain Economic Development…
The forum will build on last year’s conference, which attracted nearly 100 international senior decision-makers, including major buyers from across the industry. This year’s event will explore supply and demand trends in the Middle East oil and gas sector and the markets of Central Asia for industrial minerals such as barite, bentonite, calcium carbonate, ceramic proppants and frac sand. Highlights…
The 2018 edition of MERTC will be held at the Ritz Carlton, Manama, Bahrain, from January 23 to 24. Now in its second year, the pioneering regional refining and petrochemical conference will bring leaders and engineers from Bapco, KNPC, Sabic and Aramco together with the best technologies and the brightest minds. MERTC 2018 will provide a platform for industry players to explore ways in which the…
Bahrain’s bid to carve a niche as a regional centre of ICT innovation took a step forward following the decision by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to base its first Middle Eastern cloud technology data centre in the kingdom. Speaking at the global tech giant’s Summit for the Middle East in Bahrain on September 25, senior officials from AWS said they were looking to open the new centre by early 2019. The…
ME-CAT will provide a unique opportunity for catalyst suppliers, licensors, contractors, service providers and end users to be brought up-to-date with the latest developments in the sector. ME-CAT will take place under the patronage of Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, minister of oil with the support of the National Oil & Gas Authority and Bapco as principal sponsor. Join Bapco, Saudi…
The RegTech MENA Bahrain Conference will be held at the Intercontinental Regency Hotel, Manama, from November 21 to 22, 2017. The event will bring together decision-makers, directors and senior managers working in finance, regulation and other related industries to explore the part that new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, block chain, big data analytics and biometrics, are set…
For 24 years, the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) has solidified its reputation as the indisputable compass for the global Islamic finance and banking industry, building a robust platform that comprises of leading bankers, institutional investors, asset managers, policy makers, academics and other stakeholders from across the globe. WIBC 2016 registered participation from a staggering…
