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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 ...

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 ...

After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies ...

With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable ...

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 commitment to bridging the skills gap between education and the labour market is evident in various national policies. Addressing companies’ historical preference for expatriate workers, the ...

Bahrain remained a tax-free jurisdiction until 2017, when the kingdom introduced excise tax – followed by the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) two years later. The country’s tax landscape ...

With new high-end villas and apartments coming on the market, filling them has been a challenge for Bahrain’s realtors, as the Gulf’s luxury segment is highly competitive. However, the kingdom’s new ...

Interview: Dr Jalila bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health How does the National Social Health Insurance Programme (Sehati) initiative fit into Bahrain’s broader vision for health care ...

Interview: Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa By what means has Bahrain’s pursuit of economic diversification under the Bahrain Vision 2030 roadmap contributed to decreasing oil dependency? SHAIKH ...

International patent filing maintained a steady pace in 2023 compared to previous years, with higher education playing a role in driving innovation and expanding international practices regarding ...