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Over $152m cash windfall for Batelco shareholders »

Batelco Group CEO Shaikh Mohamed Bin Isa Al Khalifa, second from right with Shailkh Ahmed, Head of HR, right, Rashid Abdulla CEO Bahrain and Ahmed Janahi, Board Secretary during the Press conference on Monday

Batelco Group, the regional telecommunications operator of reference with operations across seven countries, reported net consolidated profits of $212.2 million for the year 2011. The Group said its customer base reached 11 million…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »

Batelco becomes the first sponsor for BIAS 2014 »

Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad Bin Abdulla and Capt. Abdulrahman Al Gaoud signing the MoU in presence of Shaikh Mohamed Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Batelco Group CEO with Hussain Al Shoail Director of BIAS member of Supreme Committee back row, left, and Batelco PR Manager Osama Alsaad

Batelco, Bahrain’s leading integrated communications provider has become the first lead sponsor for the Bahrain International Airshow 2014. Batelco and the Supreme Organising Committee for BIAS 2012 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

Jan 20 2012 / Read More »

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AMA honours 7th batch of graduates »

Ambassador Aguiluz awarding medals to honor students

The AMA International University Bahrain (AMAIUB) celebrated its 7th graduation ceremony at the Al Dana Ballroom, Gulf Hotel International…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

Dr Fakhro honours 33 graduating teachers »

Dr Fakhro with graduating teachers, Dr Hashim and Ministry of Education Undersecretary at the graduation ceremony

Industry and Commerce Minister said the mechanism to develop entrepreneurship comes through the new approach emerged from entrepreneurship components…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

Shaikh Nasser hold talks with Lord Luce »

Shaikh Nasser with Lord Luce during a meeting

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

The Family Bank shines at Autumn Fair »

Dr Hassan Fakhro Minister with the Family Bank's CEO Dr Atif Al-Shibrawi after the opening of the Autumn Fair 2012

The Family Bank participated in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s International Autumn Fair 2012 being held under the auspices of…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

Dr Fakhro opens 23rd Autumn Fair in Bahrain »

Dr Hassan Fakhro at the Syrian stand after the opening of the Autumn Fair 2012 on Wednesday

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro opened the 23rd Autumn Fair at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »


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Conducive business climate is must: EDB CEO »

Governments continue to create the right environment for firms in the private sector to thrive, according to Shaikh Mohammed, CEO EDB. “Across the world, future economic growth will depend on a vibrant private sector that is able to create jobs,” said Shaikh Mohammed. EDB CEO was who will be taking part at the World Economic…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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EU oil embargo on Iran carries little threat to GCC »

The imposition this week by the EU of an oil embargo on Iran as well as financial sanctions on Iran’s central bank is likely to keep geopolitical tensions elevated in the GCC, especially as Arab unrest aftershocks linger on, according to BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research. The report titled “BofA ML Emerging Markets: GEMs Daily…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

Gulf Aluminium Council to meet in Abu Dhabi »

Over 200 Chief Executive Offices, Senior Executives and Government officials from different parts of the world are set to celebrate the continued success of the aluminium industry in the Gulf at a meet in Abu Dhabi. The prestigious second Gulf Aluminium Dinner is an exclusive, by invitation only event that will take place at the…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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Energy Minister chairs NOGA board meeting »

Energy Minister and National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) board Chairman Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza presided meeting and lauded the company’s achievements in all vital areas. He praised success of Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) and Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) which were held recently in the Kingdom. He also lauded support of the…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa wins 1st prize »

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa has been awarded by the Capital Governorate with the first prize in the category private buildings for the best decorated building in Manama on the occasion of the National Day celebrations 2011. “We are very proud that we have been acknowledged with this prestigious award on the occasion of…

Jan 18 2012 / Read More »
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Banking & Finance

EU oil embargo on Iran carries little threat to GCC »

The imposition this week by the EU of an oil embargo on Iran as well as financial sanctions on Iran’s central bank is likely to keep geopolitical tensions elevated in…

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Governance becomes focus for businesses in India »

Indian family businesses are increasingly integrating family management and professional governance to ensure successful business continuity over the long term, according to…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

BoA swings back into black »

Bank of America Corporation reported net income of $2 billion, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared…

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Energy Minister chairs NOGA board meeting »

Dr. Abdul-Hussain Ali Mirza, Minister of Energy

Energy Minister and National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) board Chairman Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza presided meeting and lauded the company’s…

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Dr Fakhro opens $17m project at BIW »

Dr Hassan Fakhro at the oepning of the $17m new project at BIW

The Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro opened on Wednesday Tameer project called Takhzeen (storing) with the cost of $17…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »

Energy Minister bids farewell to Al-Mahroos »

Energy Minister Dr Abdulhussain Bin Ali Mirza with Bapco board members at farewell reception for former CEP Bapco Faisal Al Mahroos

Under the patronage of Minister of Energy, Chairman of National Oil & Gas Authority and Chairman of Bapco’s Board, Dr. Abdulhussain bin…

Jan 22 2012 / Read More »
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