In addition to driving economic diversification and innovation, Bahrain’s expanding ICT sector is indicative of the country’s commitment to making its economy more competitive globally. With a young, ...

Bahrain’s transport sector is pivotal in the island kingdom’s economic landscape, driving trade and commerce, logistical connectivity and tourism growth. The strategic location of Bahrain in the heart ...

Despite the ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds experienced by the global economy, one area of the international financial system that has shown steady progression is digital payments.

Bahrain’s construction and real estate sectors have become a major focus in the kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy. The industries are bouncing back strongly from a number of challenges in ...

What are the synergies within your dual role as minister and chief executive of the Bahrain EDB? NOOR BINT ALI ALKHULAIF: Sustainable development and inclusive growth work hand in hand to serve the ...

Industry, including large aluminium plants and numerous smaller enterprises, represented 14% of the economy in 2023 with aims to increase its contribution to 14.5% by 2026. The kingdom has long ...

Bahrain’s capital markets are targeting increased activity, with the GCC region in the midst of a sustained initial public offering (IPO) boom. Key corporate and government entities are looking to ...

With the launch of a new joint initiative to support the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the global insurance industry is evolving in ways that could carry important implications for ...

Technological shift: Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), on how digitalisation is changing public services Interview: Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO, Information & ...

Bahrain has worked hard over the years to position itself as a global financial services centre. The financial sector is the highest contributor to GDP by sector, and its development is integral to ...

How do you expect global volatility, interest rate projections and a strong US dollar to impact global aluminium demand over the medium term? ALI AL BAQALI: The global aluminium market is navigating ...

How do you envision the future of the education system in the context of global trends? MOHAMMED BIN MUBARAK JUMA: The globalised economy, improvements in ICT and evolving societies have all created ...