Housing Ministry to build 137 new units in Salman City

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed agreements to construct 137 new housing units in Salman City, further advancing the Kingdom’s housing development plans. The initiative comes as part...

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,...

NRB publishes today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the foreign exchange rates for Thursday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at NPR 140.63, while the selling rate stands at NPR 141.23. Similarly, one...

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Bahrain for Key Coordination Meeting

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Bahrain today on an official visit to take part in the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini...

Bahrain to Showcase Start-ups at GITEX Under Tamkeen Banner

The Labour Fund, Tamkeen, has confirmed it will organise the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, featuring 14 Bahraini technology start-ups and small and medium enterprises alongside the Economic Development Board and...

How UAE Residents Can Now Get Golden Visas Across The GCC

If you live in the UAE and have thought about building a long-term base elsewhere in the Gulf, you’re in luck. The entire GCC — from Saudi Arabia to Oman — now offers some form of investor or premium residency program. These visas let you live,...

Bahrain’s Fintech Formula: One Regulator, Faster Paths to Market

Bahrain may not grab the Gulf’s fintech headlines, but it’s increasingly the market founders and banks choose when they need a proof-of-concept to mature into a product. Economically, Bahrain is on firm footing: it grew by 2.5 per cent year on...

Man’s two-year jail term upheld for attacking officer and damaging ancient site

A dumpster-diver climbed to the top of an ancient mound in the Tylos-era archaeological site in Hajar to burn a car accessory, then tried to attack policemen who tried to stop him, a court heard. In July, the High Criminal Court sentenced the...

BTEA holds series of workshops to promote business tourism

Business tourism is a foundational pillar of Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy 2022–2026, playing vital role in stimulating economic growth, diversifying revenue sources, and creating high quality jobs for Bahrainis, Her Excellency Fatima bint Jaafar Al...

Gold cards, wealthy immigrants and a Trumpified American dream

In the summer of1970, a young documentary filmmaker named David Seltzer flew to Munich chasing a lucky break. Seltzer had been hired to help with some writing on the film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”...

Omani women pair defeat Bahrain in opener of Arab Beach Volleyball

MUSCAT: The opening day of 30th edition of Arab Men’s and 20th edition of Arab Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships featured strong competition as Oman women's team began their campaign with an impressive win against Bahrain by 2-1 on the sands...

Advancing women’s empowerment initiatives

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Equal Opportunities Committee at the Ministry of Information held its third meeting of 2025, chaired by Abdulrahman Khalid Al-Midfa, Assistant Undersecretary for News and Regulatory Affairs, with...

AM Best affirms GIG Bahrain and GIG Bahrain Takaful ratings

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of “A-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” for Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (GIG Bahrain) and its subsidiary, GIG Bahrain Takaful. The outlook for both ratings is...

Posidex unites with Kanoo Consulting to advance enterprise data solutions

Posidex Technologies, a leading data analytics and customer information management solutions company, has joined forces with Kanoo Consulting Services, a subsidiary of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This partnership...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 15, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 15, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Tamkeen announces Bahrain’s Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025

The pavilion will showcase 14 Bahraini technology startups in addition to small and medium enterprises TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its organization of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Pavilion at the 2025...

Parliament bans hiring of expat workers in private sector where more than 30 unemployed locals are available

MD TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Parliament yesterday approved an urgent proposal to ban the hiring of non-Bahrainis in private-sector jobs where more than 30 unemployed Bahrainis are available, referring the decision to the...

BRAVE CF 101 Follows Historic Milestone With Kombat Kingdom Return

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, proudly announces the long-awaited return of its iconic Kombat Kingdom series with BRAVE CF...

Bahrain Music Festival Returns!

The 34th Bahrain International Music Festival returns this month, presenting an eclectic programme that brings together Bahraini heritage and international artistry across cultural venues in the Kingdom. Here’s a sneak peek of the programme. What:...

2 Seas emerge British GT double champions

MOTORSPORT – BAHRAINI-BRITISH GT team 2 Seas Motorsport were last night crowned double champions of the 2025 British GT Championship. 2 Seas, co-owned by Bahrain’s Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, secured the series’ GT3 Teams’ title...