FeaturedTelecomUAE records 23.64 mn telecom subscribers in 2019Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020 The number of mobile phone subscribers reached around 18,278,817... Read more
FeaturedFintechStanChart and Bahrain Fintech Bay to nurture fintechsPritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 The two parties will carry out thought-leadership and mentorship programmes and share their expertise and solutions with fintechs... Read more
EconomyFeaturedOman to introduce 5% VAT in early-2021 to generate additional revenueBharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The UAE, Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have already levied VAT as agreed by the six GCC members... Read more
TelecomSaudi Telecom Company launches new brand across Middle EastPritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 The brand has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait... Read more
EconomyQatar’s budget for 2020 largest in five yearsPritam BordoloiDecember 17, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 17, 2019 The country plans to spend 1.9% more in 2020 than it did last year... Read more
BankingNBB to acquire 100% of Bahrain Islamic Bank’s paid up sharesPritam BordoloiNovember 27, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 27, 2019 On offer: Cash or a share-swap with an exchange ratio of 0.167 NBB shares per Bahrain Islamic shares... Read more
TelecomZain launches MENA’s first 5G roaming servicesPritam BordoloiNovember 26, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 26, 2019 The 5G roaming services are now available in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia... Read more
FinanceBahrain government epayments increase by 29% in third quarterPritam BordoloiNovember 6, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 6, 2019 445, 000 financial transactions were carried out during the period which amount to $121.25 mn... Read more
Real EstateBahrain’s new real estate valuation systems to protect investorsPritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019December 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019December 2, 2019 The country has adopted the Bahrain Valuation Standards and Bahrain Property Measurement Standards... Read more
Real EstateHuman capital makes Bahrain top destination for proptechPritam BordoloiSeptember 19, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 19, 2019November 4, 2019 Friendly business environment and digital infrastructure in Bahrain give the country an edge in the MENA region... Read more