Money talks: the deep ties between Twitter and Saudi Arabia

Ali al-Ahmed didn’t think that Elon Musk was responsible for the decline and fall of Twitter. Musk was another face representing an old regime. And its sins began well before Musk bumbled into Twitter HQ, in October 2022, carrying a porcelain...

Bahrain ideal investment destination

His Majesty King Hamad received at Sakhir Palace senior members of the Royal Family, his advisers, ministers, business leaders, citizens from different governorates, and achievers from the Industry and Commerce Ministry. The collective efforts of...

NRB announces Thursday’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has released the official foreign exchange rates for Thursday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs. 141.78, while the selling rate is Rs. 142.38. Similarly, the...

Housing Minister announces second phase of Madinat Salman project

Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced the launch of the second phase of the Advanced Generation Residential Buildings Project in Madinat Salman, which will provide 432 ownership apartments, following the...

Tanami and Reboot01 Announce Strategic Partnership at FinTech Forward 2025

Tanami, a CBB-licensed Bahrain-based FinTech platform transforming access to private markets, and Reboot Coding Institute (Reboot01), a leading tech institute in Bahrain, have announced a strategic partnership during FinTech Forward 2025 (FF25),...

Tanami WealthTech Platform Receives Investment Business Firm Category 2 License from The Central Bank of Bahrain

Tanami Capital B.S.C.(c) (“Tanami”), a Bahrain-based global private market investment platform, has received an Investment Business Firm Category 2 License from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). With this approval, Tanami launches their services...

Inaugural meeting of Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) held

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP):The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan–Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) was held on Wednesday under the esteemed convener-ship of Asia Naz Tanoli, MNA, featuring the detailed briefings by...

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Committed to Bolstering Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain held on Tuesday a series of meetings aimed at exploring means to bolster cooperation and bilateral integration on all levels. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al...

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...

Launching Maritime Route: Qatar and Bahrain’s Strategic Initiative

After years of diplomatic frost and economic blockade, Qatar and Bahrain are betting that passenger ferries can carry more than just tourists across the Gulf’s troubled waters. From Blockade to Boat Route The announcement of a new maritime route...

In Conversation with…Jurrien Bongers

With two decades of experience with the Marriott International group, from across China to Egypt, the recently appointed General Manager of Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is no stranger to the brand. Taking the helm, he now brings his operational...

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...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 08, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 08, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers to...

HM King Hamad Affirms Strong Ties Between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, expressed his pride in the longstanding historical relations and deep fraternal bonds between the Kingdom of Bahrain and its sister nation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These ties are founded on strong...

Forex Rates in Pakistan Today US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal to PKR – 8 October 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remains largely stable against US dollar, showing mixed movement against other major foreign currencies, according to rates shared by the local currency market. On Wednesday, US dollar stays at Rs282.6 for buying and...

Bahrain-Saudi Executive Committee Convenes

Bahrain-Saudi Executive Committee Holds Regular Meeting to Strengthen Bilateral Ties The Executive Committee of the Bahrain-Saudi Coordination Council held its regular meeting today, reflecting the longstanding historical relations and deep...

SPORTING SPECTACLE IN BAHRAIN

Bahrain is set to host the Asian Youth Games for the first time, bringing together some of the best young athletes, new sports and a week of intense competition. Final preparations are underway to introduce the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) from...

Iraq’s banking reforms risk foreign control over financial system, MP says

2025-10-07T12:10:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad The new Central Bank of Iraq’s (CBI) reforms could hand control of the country’s financial system to foreign lenders, lawmaker Haitham al-Fahad warned on Tuesday,...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 07, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 07, 2025. These rates, critical for authorized foreign exchange dealers to...

Outdoor Escapes

With the summer heat easing, Bahrain comes alive with outdoor activities. From music concerts, beach parties and al fresco dining to fitness classes, racket sports and desert camping, the island offers countless ways to spend time outside. We’ve...