Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, affirmed the Ministry’s commitment, in coordination with relevant authorities, to strengthening legislative and regulatory measures that support Bahrain’s industrial and commercial sectors while balancing economic development with environmental protection, in line with the Kingdom’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

Ministerial Decision (7) of 2026 prohibits the manufacture, import, or use of s...

The Government Hospitals administration signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Roche Ltd to enhance cooperation with several medical specialities through the exchange of scientific expertise and support for training and educational programmes.

Dr. Mariam Athbi Al Jalahma, CEO of the Government Hospitals administration, said that the MoU focuses on strengthening collaboration in key specialties including ophthalmology, neurology, haematology, and gene ther...

As part of national efforts to promote sustainability and enhance industrial efficiency, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has awarded the "Green Factory Seal" to more than 40 factories. The initiative encourages sustainable industrial practices, strengthens environmental compliance, and boosts the competitiveness of Bahrain’s industrial sector.

The initiative aligns with the Industry Sector Strategy (2022 – 2026) and supports the Kingdom of Bahrain’s goals in...

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched of the "Commercial Establishments Credit Rating Platform" in partnership with BENEFIT. The initiative aims to enhance transparency in the credit market and support the sustainable growth of businesses.

The platform is designed to provide more accurate and transparent credit assessments that reflect the financial and operational position of enterprises in Bahrain. It is expected to offer SMEs an additional financi...

As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council for 2026, Dana Imad Hamzah, Assistant Undersecretary for Sustainable Development at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, chaired the 14th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Sustainable Development Working Group (2016–2030), held via video conference.

The meeting discussed shared priorities related to the Sustainable Development Goals, reviewed efforts to ali...

Four agricultural villages in the Kingdom of Bahrain were internationally recognised under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Villages Recognition Initiative during the FAO World Conference in Rome, Italy. Hoorat A'ali was recognised for science, innovation, and digital villages; Buri village was recognised for natural villages; Karranah village was recognised for traditional food cultures; and Budaiya was recognised for agritourism experiences, reflec...

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today planted a Ghaf tree to mark the launch of the second phase of the initiative, with the Kingdom aiming to plant 100,000 Ghaf trees.

His Highness set out the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance environmental security and address the challenges posed by climate change, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad...

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), met with Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA).

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman emphasised the key role of modern technologies in ensuring the sustainability of Bahrain's horseracing sector, positioning REHC as a premier hub for sports and touris...

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the winners of the Sustainathon for Sustainable Mobility competition for university students during an event that also marked the launch of a package of the Ministry’s sustainability initiatives.

The event was held in line with the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport and was attended by ministers, executive leaders, and academics, with the participation of Khalid Abdulsalam Al Mekwad, Unite...

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, announced the launch of the National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027). The initiative aligns with government efforts to develop the civil aviation sector and enhance its contribution to the national economy, in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasised that the strategy reflects Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its position as a leadin...