ROSHN Group, the PIF-owned giga-project and Saudi Arabia’s most trusted real estate developer, has become one of the first ‘Saudi Sustainability Champions’ after signing a high-level pledge at the World Economic Forum. The initiative, which is led by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, aims to accelerate the Kingdom’s business sector adoption of sustainability best practices through the selection of sustainability champions who, in turn, will act as a catalyst and support for a minimum three other companies in their area of business.  For a period of 24 months, ROSHN will partner with ..read more

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, announced its voluntary commitment towards the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance. This significant step underscores Bahrain Bourse’s unwavering dedication to sustainability and aligns with its overarching mission to foster Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across the capital market, in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s announced “Bahrain Blueprint” national action plan, which aims for carbon neutrality through a low-carbon economy, climate change adaptation, and sustainable opportunities ..read more

Aura, Alshaya Group’s customer loyalty programme that rewards members across 70+ global brands, was recently recognised at the 2024 International Loyalty Awards as the Best Loyalty Programme of the Year – Food Retail and Non-food retail category.  The International Loyalty Awards celebrates innovative approaches and effective strategies within the loyalty programme industry. This year, saw several global loyalty programmes compete across various categories. Among them, Aura a regional app-first loyalty programme emerged victorious, claiming an award. Since its launch in 2022, Aura has ga ..read more

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has successfully concluded its Stakeholders Town Hall meeting, held recently at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, bringing together key stakeholders, and company executives for an engaging and insightful event. The Town Hall meeting provided a platform that fosters openness and collaboration with BAC’s stakeholders, allowing BAC to engage with them and collectively shape the future of Bahrain’s aviation, elevating the industry to new heights.  The highlight of the event was honouring BIA’s except ..read more

BIG AUTOWORLD, one of the leading authorized dealers for Suzuki, announced  the extension of its grand Ramadan offers, promising a season filled with unparalleled deals and surprises. As a premier destination for automotive enthusiasts in Bahrain, BIG AUTOWORLD showcases a state-of-the-art showroom and fully equipped service center, embodying excellence, and innovation in every aspect. During Ramadan festivities, BIG AUTOWORLD had presented an array of exclusive offers designed to elevate the car buying experience for customers across Bahrain. The offer included but not limited to 5 Year ..read more

BIG AUTOWORLD, Bahrain’s leading Suzuki dealership, announced the successful grand launch of its flagship showroom at the Gulf Hotel in Manama. The event marked a momentous occasion in the automotive industry, highlighting BIG AUTOWORLD’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Distinguished guests and esteemed patrons, including renowned figures such as Her Excellency , Okai Asako, Ambassador of Japan to Bahrain, Koichi Suzuki San (Managing Officer and Executive General Manager Automobile Marketing – Europe, Middle East and Africa) -Suzuki, Keiichi Suzuki San(Department  Gen ..read more

The Royal Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain announced a collaboration with LUX Tennis to present an exclusive LUX Tennis Star Event featuring the esteemed legend Martina Hingis. Taking place from April 29 to May 1, 2024, this exceptional event brings together the luxurious hospitality of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, the premier coaching services of LUX Tennis who oversees the management of the Royal Beach Club tennis courts and programs throughout the year, and the unparalleled expertise of Martina Hingis for a truly unforgettable tennis experience. Organized by Th ..read more

Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain’s aviation group, announced the appointment of Suhaila Al-Sadiq as its new Chief People Officer. With over a decade of experience in the Human Resources field, Suhaila brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, driving the group’s strategic vision of attracting and retaining top-tier talents, while bolstering its position as a global aviation industry leader. Prior to joining Gulf Air Group, Suhaila served as the HR Manager at Foulath Group, where she led the operations of the subsidiaries of the group such as Bahrain Steel and SULB. Du ..read more

Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber, Sameer Nass emphasized the Chamber’s pivotal role in addressing and studying obstacles that impede the private sector’s contribution to sustainable economic development. This came during the 2nd Regular General Assembly meeting of the Bahrain Chamber for the 30th session on 28th, April 2024. During the meeting, the agenda clauses were approved, including Ratification of the Minutes of the Meeting of the Ordinary General Assembly held on 29th April 2023, Discuss and approve the Annual Report of the Board of Directors on the activities of the chamber for year 20 ..read more

The Bangladesh Embassy in Manama, Bahrain hosted a special awareness-raising mobile consular camp in collaboration with various Bahraini government agencies and international organisations on Friday, 26 April 2024, at Al Eslah Society Hall in Muharraq. The awareness-raising seminar aimed to inform Bangladeshi expatriates about Bahrain’s regulations, traffic and road safety laws, procedures for correcting status irregularities, penalties for illegal residency, workers’ rights and workplace safety, and general health advice. Representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Labour Market Regulatory ..read more