Oct 18, 2026 10:46 PM   DUBAI

The value of real estate investments in Dubai has grown steadily over the past few years rising nearly five-fold from AED148 billion ( 40.2 billion) in 2021 to more than AED680 billion ( 185 billion)...

Oct 18, 2026 9:54 PM   MANAMA

Bahrain s National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has approved Wegovy (semaglutide) pills an oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity in the kingdom thus reflecting the authority s commitment and that...

Oct 18, 2026 7:45 PM   MUSCAT

The GCC countries have built an investment base of 426 billion across nearly 22 000 factories according to the data from the Statistical Centre for the Co-operation Council for the Arab States...

Oct 18, 2026 4:55 PM   ABU DHABI

Forbes Middle East has unveiled the fourth edition of its annual ranking The Middle East s Sustainability Leaders 2026 recognising 145 executives advancing the region s transition to a more sustainable...

Oct 18, 2026 11:51 AM   RIYADH

Saudi-based Armah Sports Company (Armah) has announced that it has signed a land lease agreement with Fawaz Abdulmohsen Saad Bin Saeed to develop and operate a sports club in capital Riyadh. Armah...

Oct 18, 2026 11:03 AM   RIYADH

Two of the major events in the Saudi construction sector - the 36th edition of Saudi Build and the 27th edition of Saudi Elenex - originally scheduled to be held from November 2 to 5 at Riyadh...

Oct 18, 2026 10:05 AM   MUSCAT

Oman Air and Finnair have launched a new codeshare partnership to expand travel connections between Finland Oman and Australia strengthening both airlines global networks through their membership...

Oct 18, 2026 10:01 AM   MANAMA

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue as a Strategic Partner of Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) for its fifth edition scheduled for January 26 27 2027 in Bahrain...

Oct 18, 2026 9:45 AM   Dubai

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is moving beyond its traditional role as an exhibition and conference venue towards an integrated economic platform aimed at increasing the sector s annual output...

Oct 18, 2026 9:42 AM   RIYADH

The International Energy Forum (IEF) has welcomed EDF power solutions to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC) strengthening industry representation in global discussions on energy security electricity...

Oct 18, 2026 9:20 AM   Dubai

SWS Board Technology has emerged the winner of the Dubai-it Award in the field of Economy. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Deputy Prime Minister Minister...

Oct 18, 2026 9:18 AM   RIYADH

L&T Renewables KSA has signed an MoU with Onaizah Colleges to prepare Saudi students for renewable energy careers supporting Vision 2030 and the Kingdom s energy transition. Signed during the 25th...

October 15, 2026

A young man in Kuwait has been sentenced to three months in jail for harassing a woman with the catcall “Hala Abooy” while they were stopped at a red light. The phrase “Hala...

October 19, 2026

Eleven individuals were arrested yesterday for dealing in around BD200,000 worth of drugs. According to the Anti-Narcotics Directorate, the Asian nationals, aged between 20 and 38, were arrested in...

October 19, 2026

Sixty-two societies, associations and clubs in Bahrain have been ordered to dissolve and liquidate in one sweeping decision, affecting organisations spanning charity, youth affairs, professional...

October 19, 2026

Bahrain’s largest public hospital is heading for a comprehensive four-year overhaul, with ageing infrastructure, medical wards and outpatient clinics all lined up for refurbishment as...

October 19, 2026

His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received French Ambassador Éric Giraud-Telme. They reviewed aspects of bilateral co-operation and joint action. His Majesty commended the ambassador’s...

October 18, 2026

Six citizens were injured and three homes and three vehicles sustained material damage on Sunday when a projectile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia struck a residential area in the city of...

October 19, 2026

A Bahraini man, who kidnapped his Russian ex-girlfriend and her new sweetheart, has been sentenced to three years in prison by the High Criminal Court. His friend and accomplice was also sentenced...

October 19, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has issued an edict extending the terms of municipal councils in view of the necessity arising from the current circumstances and their...

October 19, 2026

His Majesty King Hamad issued an order forming the board of trustees of Isa Cultural Centre. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa will be the board’s chairman and Shaikha Dhawa...

October 19, 2026

Education Minister Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma yesterday congratulated His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, following...

October 19, 2026

Registration officially opened yesterday for those wishing to participate in the annual ‘fresh veg fiesta’, the popular and highly-anticipated 14th edition of the Bahrain Farmers...

October 19, 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and Kanoo Motors, official distributor of McLaren in Bahrain, have signed a landmark partnership agreement. The unique collaboration ‘brings together high-performanc...