Friday 3rd July, 2009
Bahrain's Gulf Finance House denies merger talks
Arabian BusinessBahrain-based Islamic investment bank Gulf Finance House on Thursday said it is not in talks to merge with Kuwait's First Investment Bank or any other bank, dismissing a media report.
Gulf Air appoints new CEO
Gulf NewsGulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, on Thursday appointed a new chief executive officer to lead the airline. Samer Majali, former CEO of Royal Jordanian, will take over at Gulf Air within...
Bahrain officials visit Israel for first time
HaaretzBahraini officials visited Israel in an official capacity for the first time on Friday to collect five of their nationals Israel was deporting, a Bahraini news report and an Israeli official said.The...
Gulf Air names Majali as third new CEO in 3 years
New Jersey OnlineMiddle East carrier Gulf Air has named its third full-time CEO in as many years as it struggles to turn itself around amid a global travel slump. The...
Bahrain officials travel to Israel to recover activists
The Daily StarAn official Bahrain delegation travelled to Israel on an unprecedented trip to recover a group of nationals held by the Jewish state, the state news agency reported on Friday.
ABB wins $170m power order in Bahrain
AME InfoAbb, the power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $170m from the Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain for substations to help meet the growing demand for electricity...
Bahrain hosts call for stronger GCC-ASEAN ties
AME InfoH.e. Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, has welcomed the call of Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs for stronger ties between the...
Kuwait Finance launches student financing
AME InfoKuwait Finance House Bahrain has announced the launch of its student financing product, which is based on Islamic finance principles. The new product is designed to facilitate entry into higher...
Mercedes E-coupe lanuched in Bahrain
AME InfoG-class benefits from additional features Major General Al Nuaimi congratulates Volvo's ... Mercedes E-coupe lanuched in Bahrain Porsche to offer Qatar VW options Industry leaders discuss...
GCC, Japan trade grows to $172b in 2008
MENAFNMenafn The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) said in its latest report that trade between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Japan registered 43 percent growth last year, to $172...
Tashyeed Properties holds Annual General Meeting
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Financing arranged for Bahrain Al Dur project
AME InfoInternational Petroleum to borrow $5bn Taqa cuts Standard and Poor's link Financing arranged for Bahrain Al Dur project Nakilat, Qatargas announce delivery of LNG carrier '... Saudi...
YAL Bahrain launches the Steps to Success Programme
AME InfoWith almost 100 participants, the YAL Steps to Success programme officially began on Saturday, 27th This unique programme was aimed at creating an even plan for university students and...
Bahrainis show confidence in local economy - Minister
Arabian BusinessFifty-two per cent of all direct investment in the country is by locals, said Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro, despite the fact that Bahrain has been open to 100 percent foreign...
Bahrain National Insurance Company expands its branch network
AME InfoBahrain National Insurance Company (Bni), a subsidiary of Bahrain National Holding - announced the opening of its newest branch at Isa Town shopping mall.
Israeli forces detain Bahraini citizens on board a vessel
MENAFNSaudi Press Agency) The Israeli forces detained a number of Bahrainis on board a vessel "Spirit of Humanity", which was enroute from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus to the Gaza Strip. The...
Gulf Air reinforces commitment to train and develop employees
AME InfoBahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, in its continuous stride towards strengthening its in-house people skills, has embarked on several new initiatives recently.
Central Bank of Bahrain announces maturity of 9th issue of International Islamic Leasing Sukuk
AME InfoThe Central Bank of Bahrain announces that the 9th issue of the $250m International Islamic Leasing Sukuk, which was issued on 30th on behalf of the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain...
Gulf Aviation Academys High Flyer Program taking off
AME InfoThe High Flyer Program offers young Bahrainis the opportunity to train to become commercial pilots. The number of applications by male and female Bahrainis had already exceeded expectations prior...
Online advertising in GCC to grow 30% this year
MENAFNMenafn A recent study by Madar Research on the GCC-Levant market revealed that online ad spending is expected to grow by 30% in 2009 and around 50% in 2010, as advertisers take advantage of more...
GCC, ASEAN agree to boost economic ties
MENAFNMenafn The Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost trade, economic and cultural cooperation, KUNA...
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