Bahrain Announces A New Tourist Tax On Hotel Accommodations
The Ministry of Tourism in Bahrain has announced a new tourist tax on hotel accommodations throughout the kingdom.
Effective May 1, 2024, a tax of three Bahraini dinars (approximately Dh30) will be...
May 04, 2024095Category: General
Masdar Launches First Middle East Wind Farm With 2GW Capacity In Bahrain
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi clean energy company, is making an entry into Bahrain with potential investment and development of wind projects with a combined capacity of up to 2GW (gigawatts). This will be t...
May 02, 20240171Category: General
Bahrain Pardons Hundreds In Largest Amnesty In Years
Bahrain’s king has pardoned 1,584 people facing criminal and “riot” charges, state media said Monday, in the largest such mass release in the Gulf nation in years.
The announcemen...
April 23, 20240376Category: General
Oil Prices Rise Further Due To Concerns Over Middle East Supply
Thursday saw an increase in oil prices, building on the substantial gains from the preceding session. Brent crude climbed 38 cents, or 0.5%, reaching $78.63 per barrel by 0440 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. Wes...
January 04, 20240640Category: General
The Amir Of Qatar Expresses Gratitude To His Majesty King
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a gratitude cable from the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, acknowledging HM’s congratulations on Qatar’s Nat...
January 03, 20240617Category: General
Oil Prices Remain Stable
After experiencing significant fluctuations earlier in the week, oil prices steadied in the early Asian trade on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Brent crude showed a marginal decline of 1 cent, or 0....
January 03, 20240206Category: General
LMRA, Deported 139 Violators In The Past Week
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has reported the execution of 1,467 inspection campaigns and visits from December 24 to December 30, 2023. These efforts led to the apprehension of 38 ind...
January 02, 20240209Category: General
Bahrain Expresses Its Condolences To Japan For The Victims Of The Earthquake
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed heartfelt condolences and unwavering solidarity to Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake that impacted multiple regions, resulting in loss of lives, injurie...
January 02, 20240208Category: General
President Of The National Guard Inaugurates A New Military Judiciary Facility
Under the auspices of His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the National Guard, the new Military Judiciary building was inaugurated.
The opening coincided with the c...
January 02, 20240215Category: General
BNET Performs A Simulation Exercise For Emergency Preparedness
Bahrain Network (BNET), the national company responsible for delivering fiber-based broadband network services in Bahrain, has announced the successful conclusion of an emergency simulation exercise.
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January 02, 20240202Category: General
The Minister Of Industry Welcomes The Ambassador From Pakistan
Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Saqib Rauf, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain.
The discussions centered on the strengthening of Bahraini-Pakistani relat...
January 02, 20240202Category: General