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GCC set to sign landmark 2,117-km railway pact in Bahrain

The GCC countries are set to sign the General Railway Agreement at a high-profile regional transport ministers' meeting in Bahrain this week. The Gulf bloc plans to complete a 2,117-km-long railway network connecting all six member states - from Kuwait to Oman - with full operations targeted by 2030-end. ...

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Diyar Al Muharraq showcases Al Naseem canal-front villas in Bahrain

Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading real estate developer in Bahrain, unveiled its new show villa at its premium Al Naseem development, with only a limited number of units available. Spanning over 328,000 sq m area, Al Naseem features canal-front villas characterised by stunning interiors. ...

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Bahrain's Eskan Bank seeks investors for 140 heritage properties in Muharraq

Bahrain’s Eskan Bank has announced 140 investment opportunities to develop heritage properties across six neighbourhoods in Muharraq city. The key initiative, being implemented in co-ordination with the Bahrain Economic Development Board, is aimed at preserving the historic district’s cultural identity. ...

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Edamah, Kanoo to develop 11,000-sq-m waterfront leisure destination in Bahrain

Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, has joined hands with Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, to develop a premium waterfront leisure and commercial destination - Pier 1890 - on Manama Corniche, adjacent to the Shaikh Hamad Causeway. ...

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IHCL, Kingdom Projects announce $100m investment in Bahrain with Taj debut

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and Kingdom Projects have announced a $100 million investment in Bahrain to introduce three developments: the Taj hotel brand’s debut in the Kingdom, Bombay Brasserie and Hamleys, expanding the country’s hospitality, dining and retail offering....

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Bahrain's Beyon boosts green data centre expansion with new solar park phase

Bahrain-based technology group Beyon is expanding its renewable energy capacity, with a third data centre set to be powered entirely by clean energy following the completion of the 14,000-sq-m fifth phase of its solar park programme being implemented in partnership with Almoayyed Solar. ...

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Gulf Air signs deal with Edamah to boost global property portfolio

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has signed an investment and transaction advisory framework with Edamah, under which the kingdom's real estate investment company will advise the flag carrier on the valuation and strategic options for its real estate holdings outside the country. ...

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Olayan Kimberly-Clark announces expansion of key Bahrain facility

Olayan Kimberly-Clark, a leading manufacturer of personal care and tissue products, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Bahrain with an additional production line, thus enhancing its ability to meet customer demand across domestic and regional markets. ...

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AMG inks deal to set up base metal processing plant in Bahrain

AMG, a global critical materials company at the forefront of CO2 reduction trends, has signed a letter of intent with the Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce for the establishment of a base metal concentration plant in the kingdom for extraction of Vanadium concentrate from refineries residues. ...

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Arcapita plans $1.5bn push into GCC industrial and logistics property

Arcapita Group Holdings, a leading global alternative investment firm, has announced plans to invest an additional $1.5 billion in industrial and logistics real estate across the GCC over the next 24 months, building on its existing over $2 billion in assets under management in the sector. ...

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Retal expands into Bahrain with 700-unit Bilaj Al Jazayer project

Saudi-listed Retal Urban Development Company has signed a partnership with Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat to enter the kingdom’s real estate market through a mixed-use development at Bilaj Al Jazayer featuring more than 700 residential and retail units. ...

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Bahrain secures $3.89bn in investments through Golden Licences

Bahrain has announced $3.89 billion in investments from four large-scale projects awarded Golden Licences at Gateway Gulf 2026, spanning aviation logistics, real estate and technology, as the kingdom seeks to attract high-value foreign investment, diversify its economy and support long-term growth....

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Bahrain group Blacksand's UK real estate investment tops $400m

Blacksand Company, a Bahrain-based investment firm, said it has completed more than $250 million in UK real estate acquisitions and plans to launch a student accommodation fund worth over $160 million, thus bringing its total UK real estate investment activity to more than $400 million. ...

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Alba reinforces industry leadership at London Metals event

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, held discussions with key industry stakeholders, at the London Metal Exchange (LME) Week 2026 event, exchanging perspectives on market developments and trends shaping the global aluminium industry. ...

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Bahrain's key irrigation project on track for year-end completion

Bahraini authorities said steady progress was being made on the new agricultural project in Buri with nearly 87% of the infrastructure works completed. With the irrigation networks, water wells and two main substations ready, the project is set for completion by the year-end. ...

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19 firms in race for Madinat Salman community development projects

Bahrain’s Eskan Bank has announced that it has received 19 bids from contractors for the second phase of construction of three community projects within the mega Madinat Salman development. The tender covers the development of a central market, a supermarket and a sports facility as part of the urban development project. ...

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Cityscape Bahrain back for its fifth edition next month

Bahrain will next month host the fifth edition of Cityscape, the kingdom’s largest real estate event bringing together leading investors and those seeking distinctive real estate sector, on a single platform. It is being held under the theme "Secure your capital. Elevate your lifestyle. Anchor your future." ...

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Bahrain's EWA awards $177m power contracts in August, says report

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) awarded contracts worth BD67.4 million ($177 million) in August, led by major works linked to new high-voltage grid substations in Sitra, said a report. This comes as part of its strategy to boost the kingdom's electricity network and upgrade key facilities. ...

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Bahrain opens bidding for multi-storey factory project

Bahrain has invited bids from leading developers for setting up a multi-storey factory complex in Salman Industrial City catering to SMEs, said a report. The winning bidder will sign a lease deal with the ministry for its industrial units and will also be responsible for site development as well as construction of the complex. ...