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Plan for the future
Bahrain has unveiled its master plan for the 21st century, designed to turn it into an “economic powerhouse”, with massive infrastructure development and special zones for industrial, commercial, tourism and residential projects. The newly-completed National Plan includes developing ultra-modern transport systems and highway networks, linking self-contained regions with their own health, education, commercial and leisure [...]
Full StoryThe Bahrain of tomorrow
A blueprint for massive development to turn Bahrain into a 21st century “economic powerhouse” has been unveiled. The newly-completed National Plan includes developing ultra-modern transport systems and highway networks, linking self-contained regions with their own health, education, commercial and leisure services. It maps out nationwide development up to 2030 and beyond, under plans spearheaded by [...]
Full StoryStart Your Engines
There is no telling who will take the checkered flag in this year’s Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix but one sure winner will be the kingdom’s economy, which will benefit from an injection of cash and international promotion. This year’s race, to be run over the weekend of April 4 to 6, is set to [...]
Full StoryExporting Experience
As the pioneer of Islamic banking, it was fitting that Bahrain played host to the recently concluded 14th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference, held in Manama on December 9 and 10. The two-day event attracted more than 1000 delegates from 35 countries, well up on the 300 to 400 who attended the same conference five [...]
Full StoryNothing to fear
Bahrain and its neighbours have nothing to fear about a war between the US and Iran, the country’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said yesterday. Speaking during a one-day visit, he denied the region was in crisis and said he was more interested in building peace than conflict. The Iranian leader met His Majesty King Hamad and [...]
Full StoryIn Training
The continuing drive to cut the kingdom’s unemployment level and increase the skills levels of the country’s workforce has been stepped up with the introduction of new training schemes and workplace regulations. On October 8, Bahrain’s state organisation to assist in employee training, the labour fund, unveiled a programme developed in conjunction with the Baisan [...]
Full StoryConcrete Ties
Bahrain and Qatar have long enjoyed strong links, the two countries often co-operating at economic, diplomatic and political levels. Now this connection is to be further strengthened and given solid form. Long on the drawing board, plans to physically link the island kingdom of Bahrain with Qatar moved a step closer on September 29 with [...]
Full StoryGas and Hot Air
Manama and Tehran are edging closer to an agreement that will see Iran become a major supplier of natural gas to Bahrain, helping to fuel the country’s programme of industrial expansion and diversification. If all goes according to plan, Bahrain could be receiving shipments of Iranian natural gas as early as 2012, via a pipeline [...]
Full StoryZain chooses Bahrain!
Telecoms giant Zain will move its international headquarters to Bahrain, it was confirmed yesterday. It selected Bahrain ahead of Dubai after already ruling out a move to the Dutch capital Amsterdam. “I can confirm that the board has decided in favour of Bahrain,” a senior Zain Bahrain official told the GDN. “The exact details will [...]
Full StoryRebranding
In an effort to promote itself as a destination for investment, business and overseas visitors, Bahrain has launched itself as a global brand in an international marketing campaign. Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) announced it would be spearheading the initiative. The goal is to unify the efforts of various sectors into a single brand that [...]
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