6 December 2009
The world’s largest gathering of Islamic finance leaders have arrived in Bahrain for the 16th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC 2009) which begins today. The event highlights the Kingdom’s position as a leading global hub for the international Islamic banking and finance industry, according to Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
6 October 2009
The World Bank / International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance, the new Chairman of its prestigious Development Committee. .....Read More >
7 April 2009
MEED.com-Figures released by the government of Bahrain show that investment capital, a measure of foreign and domestic investment in the country, has risen by 22 per cent, to BD15.3bn ($40.5bn), during 2008.
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8 December 2009
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at the 16th World Islamic Banking Conference in Bahrain......Read More >
8 June 2009
A delegation from Bahrain is in Dusseldorf, Germany this week to promote the Kingdom’s logistics credentials at the 11th Annual European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit. .....Read More >
8 November 2009
Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), is in New Delhi this week to join the debate at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) India Economic Summit. The EDB is a strategic partner of WEF and is leading efforts to enhance bilateral trade between India, Bahrain and the Gulf as a whole......Read More >
8 October 2009
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has ranked Bahrain fourth of 155 countries worldwide for its efforts in building the capabilities of women. .....Read More >
8 September 2009
Bahrain retained a strong ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2009, which was published today. Bahrain was positioned in 38th.
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9 September 2009
A report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) today finds Bahrain to be the fifth most economically stable country in the world. The Global Competitiveness Report 2009-10 also highlights significant improvements in the Kingdom's healthcare, education, training and labour market practices......Read More >
9 September 2009(2)
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), is in the People’s Republic of China to address the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2009 or ‘Summer Davos.’ .....Read More >
10 February 2009
Following last week’s announcement that APM Terminals has received the handover certificate from the government of Bahrain for the new Khalifa bin Salmon Port, Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board commented:.....Read More >
11 June 2009
The growth of the Middle East into an economic powerhouse in its own right opens a new range of banking opportunities......Read More >
11 October 2009
A delegation from Bahrain, including figures from the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB) is in Germany this week to promote the country’s manufacturing credentials and opportunities for bilateral trade during the 5th European Manufacturing Strategies Summit......Read More >
11 October 2009(2)
A delegation from Bahrain, including figures from the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB), Batelco and Baytik Industrial Investment, is in Germany this week to promote the country’s manufacturing credentials and opportunities for bilateral trade during the 5th European Manufacturing Strategies Summit.
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12 January 2009
Tech Mahindra’s Bahrain Based Office.....Read More >
12 May 2009
The total value of Bahraini banks’ Islamic banking assets increased by 50% in 2008 to $24.6bn (2007: $16.4bn), according to figures issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)......Read More >
12 October 2009
More than 75 investment experts are to take part in a major conference in Bahrain on investment fund management in the Middle East, supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).
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13 January 2009
Bahrain leads MENA region on Economic Freedom.....Read More >
13 May 2009
H.H. The Crown Prince leads Bahrain delegation to the World Economic Forum on the Middle East.....Read More >
13 September 2009
Bahrain has been ranked as the 20th best country in the world for the ease of doing business in the Doing Business 2010 Report, published by the World Bank......Read More >
13 September 2009(2)
The six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – a single market approaching one trillion US dollars – have a vital role to play in stimulating the next cycle of global economic growth, Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summer Davos......Read More >
15 December 2009
Bahrain National Day 2009, celebrated tomorrow, marks 10 years of significant political, social and economic reform since the accession of H.M. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, said Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB) today......Read More >
15 September 2009
Plans for a global education event to be held in Bahrain next month are gathering pace as governments worldwide are being urged to invest in education to meet growing population demands and alleviate social deprivation, as a driver of improved standards of living and economic development......Read More >
16 June 2009
The insurance sector in Bahrain has seen a 34% increase in premium values in 2008 - bucking the global trend - according to figures issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)......Read More >
16 October 2009
Education is the most important issue to the future of any country, His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB), told leading international education experts attending the inaugural Education Project, launched today in Bahrain......Read More >
16 September 2009
Tamkeen, Bahrain’s independent authority which formulates strategic and operational plans to enhance the overall prosperity of the Kingdom, and GE Security Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), have signed a contract to support the set-up of GE Security’s Middle Eastern hub in Bahrain. .....Read More >
17 February 2009
The Economic Development Board (EDB) today announced the programme of events for Spring of Culture 2009, the largest and most diverse art and culture festival in the GCC......Read More >
17 March 2009
The GCC will emerge from the global economic crisis faster and stronger than others if it continues to work together, said Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), in a speech at the Wharton Global Alumni Forum in Dubai last week (12 March)......Read More >
17 March 2009(2)
Trevor Stokes, newly appointed Executive Director of the Economic Development Board of Bahrain (EDB), today highlighted the benefits of ‘business friendly’ Bahrain as an established regional centre in a speech at the 4th World CEO Forum in Dubai......Read More >
17 May 2009
"Time for the Middle East to take rightful place in global system," Bahrain EDB Chief Executive Redesign of global bodies should reflect achievements of the Gulf and MENA, Shaikh Mohammed tells WEF on the Middle East 17 May 2009,.....Read More >
17 October 2009
Over three hundred delegates from sixty-five countries attended the inaugural Education Project event, held from 15-17 October 2009 at the Shaikh Isa Cultural Centre and National Library in Bahrain, to share best practices and create a practical roadmap that educators around the world can follow in order to improve outcomes......Read More >
18 January 2009
French Financial Services delegation looks for close co-operation with Bahrain.....Read More >
18 January 2009(2)
Employment growth in Bahrain’s financial services sector last year reinforces the Kingdom’s status as a leading financial centre in the Middle East and indicates it is well positioned to weather the worst of the economic downturn, says Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
18 March 2009
The independent ranking of Mumtalakat, the investment company for Bahrain, as the most transparent Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) in the Gulf is further proof of the Kingdom’s commitment to the highest standards of accountability and robust regulation that has created a stable business environment, says Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
19 October 2009
A report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded that Bahrain has the fourth most favourable tax regime in the world, out of the 55 leading economies surveyed. .....Read More >
2 November 2009
The plant director of Kraft Foods Bahrain has described the Kingdom of Bahrain as a location of choice for international companies looking to invest in the growing markets of the Middle East. Andrew Trevis made his comments at the 8th World Food Technology and Innovation 2009 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands......Read More >
20 October 2009
Bahrain is the ideal gateway for the fund management industry to access the Gulf’s trillion dollar market, Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), said in a speech at the Fund Forum Middle East 2009 conference, which concludes 21 October......Read More >
21 January 2009
Financial Technologies announces Bahrain Financial Exchange.....Read More >
21 May 2009
Bahrain ambition to put Gulf on the Global Stage “Bahrain an island of optimism," EDB Chief Executive 21 May 2009, Manama The Gulf will emerge stronger from the global economic crisis and aims to be recognised alongside the new.....Read More >
21 October 2009
Eisai Co., Ltd., one of the leading global pharmaceutical companies, has announced the opening of its regional office in Bahrain. The new office has been established as a branch of its Asian headquarters, Eisai Asia Regional Services Pte. Ltd., in Singapore and signals the company’s increasing presence in a region still enjoying enviable rates of growth......Read More >
22 January 2009
Bahrain up 9 spots in the UNDP Human Development Index 2008 Manama, EDB Bahrain progressed 9 spots in the Human Development Index 2008 (HDI) issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).....Read More >
22 November 2009
Emerging countries can make a vital contribution to the long term sustainability of a new and better global financial architecture, Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), said at the international MEDays 2009 forum in Tangier, Morocco, yesterday (21 November)......Read More >
23 March 2009
Independent Report Ranks Kingdom 33 of 127 Global Economies
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23 September 2009
Bahrain has the world’s best labour market regulations and is among the 20 freest economies according to the independent Economic Freedom of the World 2009 report published by the Fraser Institute, 17th September 2009. .....Read More >
24 March 2009
Dr. Zakaria Hejres, Deputy Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), has hailed Tamkeen’s vision of creating new career and training opportunities for Bahrainis and conceiving enterprise development programmes for the private sector. Last month alone, Tamkeen announced training contracts worth over BD 2 million, taking its total portfolio of investments to more than BD 75 million......Read More >
24 September 2009
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) welcomes the recent launch of a Future Skills Strategy for Bahrain, designed to support the creation of high value-added jobs for Bahrainis in rewarding careers and better match labour supply to future demand. .....Read More >
24 September 2009(2)
Leading international education experts have confirmed their participation as key speakers at the global education event in Bahrain next month. The speakers include representatives from Harvard University, the World Bank, Save the Children as well as the corporate sector......Read More >
25 February 2009
Regulation, prudence and conservatism are the values that steered Bahrain away from the worst impact of the global credit crunch, His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, The Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Economic Development Board has told a major UK television business programme.
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25 March 2009
Next month’s Formula One (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (Sunday 26 April) will be a timely reminder of Bahrain’s pole position as a regional business hub, believes Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
26 February 2009
Employment growth in Bahrain’s financial services sector last year reinforces the Kingdom’s status as a leading financial centre in the Middle East and indicates it is well positioned to weather the worst of the economic downturn, says Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
26 October 2009
The forthcoming Arab-German Family Business Summit will offer unique opportunities for Middle East businesses to network with German family companies and hear the latest international thinking on family business management according to Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). .....Read More >
27 April 2009
Spring of Culture 2009 is lowering the curtains this week on 36 cultural events that attracted an audience of more than 28,000 people......Read More >
27 January 2009
Bahrain Announces Delegation for World Economic Forum 2009.....Read More >
3 February 2009
Bahrain has launched a new taxi service using London style taxi cabs imported from the United Kingdom-based LTI Company. The newly set up taxi company, the Arabian Taxi Company (ATC), will launch its services with a brand new, purpose-built, 200 strong fleet.
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31 March 2009
Kingdom Up 8 Places to 37 of 134 Global Economies.....Read More >
4 January 2009
World Longest Marine Causeway Will Boost Bahrain's Role as Hub to Key Gulf Markets, says EDB.....Read More >
4 March 2009
A delegation led by Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) is in Japan this week, showcasing the state of the art Bahrain Logistics Zone (BLZ) and the benefits it offers Japanese businesses looking to access the Gulf. BLZ is the region’s first boutique value added logistics area, hosting companies focused on re-export and value-added logistics activities......Read More >
5 August 2009
A new annual event designed to improve the quality of education across the world, from pre-school to higher education, will launch this October in Bahrain......Read More >
5 January 2009
MTQ targets Gulf market with US$20 million investment in Bahrain.....Read More >
5 October 2009
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) upgraded growth forecast for the Middle East in 2010 is further evidence of the region’s strength, its vital role in relaunching global growth, and the opportunities it offers for foreign direct investment, Dr. Zakaria Hejres, Deputy Chief Executive of Bahrain's Economic Development Board (EDB), has said......Read More >