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Government Hospitals and Batelco sign agreement to upgrade communication systems in healthcare sector
The Government Hospitals signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Batelco, a Beyon Group company, to provide cloud-based unified communication aimed at enhancing technical infrastructure efficiency and supporting digital transformation in...

AFS and Planet power up to redefine hospitality in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Arab Financial Services (AFS), the premier digital payment solutions innovator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced a strategic partnership with Planet, a leading global provider of integrated payments and technology services, to...

UBP Strengthens Its External Asset Manager Business
Union Bancaire Privée is among the most active banks in the external asset manager buisness (EAM). The bank is distinguished by its expertise in theis segment and its long-term commitment to this strategic client group. This approach has proven...
Bahrain and Syria Explore Strengthening Health Cooperation
The Minister of Health of the Syrian Arab Republic, H.E. Dr. Musab Nazzal Al-Ali, received the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in Damascus and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Syria, Mr. Wahid Mubarak Sayyar, at the Ministry headquarters....
Bahrain Gears Up for the Fifth Edition of Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Tour
TDT - Manama His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, has directed the Bahrain Cycling Association to make full preparations for the fifth edition of the...

The double life of Jared Kushner, mixing business with politics as emissary for his father-in-law Donald Trump
Jared Kushner (center), alongside Saudi representatives during a meeting between the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, and the US president at the White House, Washington, March 20, 2018. JABIN BOTSFORD/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA GETTY IMAGES...
Bahrain and Oman Strengthen Housing and Urban Planning Ties
Her Excellency Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Bahrain’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Dr. Khalfan bin Saeed Al Shueili, Oman’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, on the sidelines of the...

Qatari firms keen to partner with Indian businesses for investments, third-country projects: Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal with Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani during a meeting, in Qatar. | Photo Credit: @PiyushGoyal/X via PTI Photo Commerce and Industry...

Business News | The Global Design Co. Strikes a GIWA Hat-Trick with Wedding of the Year - Gold
India PR Distribution New Delhi [India], October 7: It was a night of celebration, glamour, and recognition as The Global Design Co. (GDC) once again proved why it is a name synonymous with excellence in the wedding industry. At the recently...

Oman–Bahrain forum boosts economic ties
MUSCAT: The Omani-Bahraini Economic Forum, organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), highlighted new opportunities to strengthen joint investment and economic cooperation across key sectors such as construction, real estate,...
Bahraini Farmers Invited to Join 13th Edition of National Farmers’ Market
TDT | Manama The Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs has officially opened applications for Bahraini farmers wishing to participate in the 13th edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ Market for the 2025–2026 season. Interested...

Bahrain: ‘Yaksha Vaibhava 2025’ by Kannada Sangha Bahrain Enthralls Yakshagana enthusiasts
Report by: Kamalaksha Ameen Bahrain, Oct 7: Kannada Sangha Bahrain recently hosted its grand annual Yakshagana event, “Yaksha Vaibhava – 2025,” at the Kannada Bhavan auditorium. The magnificent performance captivated hundreds of Yakshagana...

Why sports stars are fleeing to Dubai: The gun robbery fears, 'party' culture and seismic power struggle that's seen everyone from Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand to Ronnie O'Sullivan and Roger Federer flock to the Gulf
There are several reasons why a trend has accelerated around the migration of sportsmen and women to Dubai. One was summed up recently by a well-known former footballer who spent more than a decade in the Premier League. The gist of it was this:...

Saudi FM Holds Talks with Bahraini Crown Prince in Manama
The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday efforts to end the war in Gaza, citing US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the conflict, release all hostages, and immediately begin negotiations to agree on implementation mechanisms. Prince...

Steven Gerrard admits Rangers were 'the perfect match'... and says he has 'unfinished business' as a manager
By CALUM CROWE Published: 12:20 EDT, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 12:25 EDT, 7 October 2025 Steven Gerrard insists he has unfinished business as a manager - and admits he would jump at the chance if the right club came calling. Gerrard is now the...

Bahrain: Spring rebrand strategy to supercharge Mena’s innovation ecosystem
Spring officially launches today (October 7) as a consolidated venture and innovation platform, bringing together the best of founder support, venture building, ecosystem design, strategic partnerships, and access to capital under one name, one...

AFS, Planet unite to transform Bahrain’s hospitality sector
Arab Financial Services (AFS), the premier digital payment solutions innovator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has launched a strategic partnership with Planet, a leading global provider of integrated payments and technology services, to...
Bahrain Congratulates Egypt on Election of Dr. Khaled El-Anany as UNESCO Director-General
TDT | Manama The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s warmest congratulations to the Arab Republic of Egypt on the election of its candidate, Dr. Khaled El-Anany, as the new Director-General of the United Nations...

Oman and Bahrain strengthen economic ties at high-level business forum
MUSCAT : The forum focused on enhancing collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including construction and real estate, banking and finance, industry and energy, food, ICT, retail, healthcare, strategic investments, commercial markets, and...

'Through our connection with Beyon, Sure is a global business'
Sure is investing millions of pounds in local connectivity backed by the global knowledge, expertise and scale of the Beyon group. Sure Group CEO Alistair Beak and Beyon CEO Andrew Kvålseth share their vision for how high-speed networks will...