The health care and education systems in Bahrain have improved significantly over the last six decades. The kingdom brought forth basic compulsory education in 1919 and a health-for-all policy in 1959 ...

Bahrain’s insurance sector posted another year of growth in 2023, with leading conventional and Islamic underwriters reporting healthy premium and earnings results. The outlook is even more positive ...

With the launch of a new joint initiative to support the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the global insurance industry is evolving in ways that could carry important implications for ...

Following the COP28 UN Conference on Climate Change, hosted by the UAE in late 2023, GCC member countries have seen intensified regional efforts to expedite the energy transition, implement ...

Bahrain’s capital markets are targeting increased activity, with the GCC region in the midst of a sustained initial public offering (IPO) boom. Key corporate and government entities are looking to ...

Bahrain, which was the first country in the Gulf where oil was discovered, is navigating the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. While focusing on renewables production, energy ...

Bahrain has worked hard over the years to position itself as a global financial services centre. The financial sector is the highest contributor to GDP by sector, and its development is integral to ...

Bahrain’s transport sector is pivotal in the island kingdom’s economic landscape, driving trade and commerce, logistical connectivity and tourism growth. The strategic location of Bahrain in the heart ...

Bahrain’s construction and real estate sectors have become a major focus in the kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy. The industries are bouncing back strongly from a number of challenges in ...

Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector is the largest in the MENA region, with a total value of SR166bn ($44bn) and contributing approximately 4% to the Kingdom’s GDP. Growth is propelled by the widespread digital ...

As Saudi Arabia pursues its programme of economic diversification as part of its Vision 2030 roadmap, the country’s transport networks and logistics industry are set to play a key role in achieving ...