18 August 2010
The use of technology and entertainment to improve learning outcomes is just one topic for debate at The Education Project where leading international figures from academia, business and politics will convene to advance the global education system......Read More >
8 July 2010
Bahrain enjoyed real GDP growth of 70 percent over the past decade according to a report out this week from the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB). This represents a sustainable growth rate in real GDP of more than six percent year-on-year. .....Read More >
27 June 2010
The Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) today commended Tamkeen after the organisation announced its investment in human capital had targeted over 20,000 job entrants and employees by end-2009......Read More >
20 June 2010
A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), led by Chief Executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, visited Cisco and Google headquarters in San Jose, California......Read More >
7 June 2010
A Bahrain delegation led by Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), arrives in the United States today to build on strong bilateral relations......Read More >
30 May 2010
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and Greater Paris Investment Agency will today sign a deal to jointly promote France and Bahrain as regional business hubs and facilitate bilateral investment......Read More >
25 May 2010
A global education summit launched last year in Bahrain will return to the Kingdom in October, reuniting international experts focused on improving the quality of education worldwide......Read More >
19 May 2010
Bahrain has been ranked 22nd in the Enabling Trade Index (ETI) 2010, improving its 2009 ranking by two places. The ETI, published today by the World Economic Forum, assesses countries across the globe on the institutions and policies they have in place to enable trade......Read More >
22 April 2010
News that McLaren Automotive has chosen Bahrain for its regional HQ reflects the Kingdom’s own track record as an international business hub, according to Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
25 March 2010
Bahrain has entered the top 30 economies ranked by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Information Technology Report, published today. A climb of eight places for the second year running puts the Kingdom 29 of 133 economies worldwide......Read More >
17 March 2010(2)
Integrity is the key to achieving long term economic growth, Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), has told an audience of senior delegates at an OECD regional workshop......Read More >
17 March 2010
A delegation from Germany led by Dr. Gerhard Schroder, the country’s former Chancellor, is in Bahrain this week to learn more about doing business in and from a country that is becoming increasingly recognised as the gateway to the trillion dollar Gulf......Read More >
15 March 2010
Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa AL KHALIFA, the Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, the MENA Investment Centre is hosting a regional workshop on “strengthening integrity in the private sector in Arab countries”. The workshop will be held in Bahrain on Tuesday and Wednesday 16-17 March 2010 in the Diplomat Hotel, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Organisation of Economic cooperation and Development (OECD) and UNDP’s Programme on Governance in the Arab region (POGAR)......Read More >
11 March 2010
A Bahrain–United Kingdom (UK) Double Taxation Agreement (BAH-UK-DTA), signed on March 10th, will further enhance financial and economic cooperation between the two countries encouraging greater trade and joint investment, said Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
23 February 2010
The Economic Development Board, continues providing a comprehensive national awareness campaign of the economic vision 2030 through a new series of inspirational episodes for Bahraini views which highlights the success stories of youth,who are considered a fundamental component of Bahrain's society , which is intent on implementing the initiatives that reflect the economic vision 2030. .....Read More >
17 February 2010
The Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board (EDB) Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa received The Right Honorable Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Nicholas John Anstee at EDB’s premises this morning as part of his visit to the kingdom......Read More >
15 February 2010(2)
The Spring of Culture Festival is proud to launch its fifth edition after four successful years of its presence in the Kingdom highlighting the importance of enriching our cultural knowledge and widening our worldviews. This year’s attractions will surely awaken the artistic senses within all members of our community as the Spring of Culture Festival promises to be more than just a festival to include an education, a family, a talent and a community agenda......Read More >
15 February 2010
Bahrain has, today, launched the programme for its Spring of Culture Festival 2010, which begins on 1 March and extends until 31 March. It is the fifth occasion of the annual event that combines the best in international arts with the Kingdom’s own rich cultural heritage......Read More >
14 February 2010
News that consulting giant Deloitte has opted to site its new Islamic Finance Knowledge Centre (IFKC) in Bahrain reflects the Kingdom’s track record as the most established financial centre in the Gulf and a global hub for Islamic Finance, according to Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
3 February 2010
The Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organisation (TAG-Org) has announced that it has decided to set up its regional headquarters in Bahrain, citing its decision as being based on a number of factors, including its tried and tested legal and regulatory framework, the skilled local workforce and its advanced ICT infrastructure. .....Read More >
2 February 2010
Efforts to make Bahrain and its economy more business friendly has attracted growing interest from the Gulf and beyond, Rasheed Al-Maraj, the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), told CNBC Europe’s “Closing Bell” programme in an interview from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland......Read More >
31 January 2010(2)
The MENA ICT Week which was recently held in Bahrain on January 26-28 reflects the Kingdom’s information, communications and technology credentials and the growing potential for foreign investment in the sector, according to Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
31 January 2010
The MENA ICT Week which was recently held in Bahrain on January 26-28 reflects the Kingdom’s information, communications and technology credentials and the growing potential for foreign investment in the sector, according to Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
27 January 2010
Munich Airport’s worth as a vital driving force behind Bavaria’s economic development makes it the ideal partner for the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), according to Kamal Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
26 January 2010(2)
A Bahrain delegation led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB), will arrive in Davos, Switzerland, today for the 40th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting......Read More >
26 January 2010
A Bahrain delegation led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB), will arrive in Davos, Switzerland, today for the 40th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting......Read More >
10 January 2010
The opening of the new Salman Industrial City, which includes several key areas in the Hidd area, such as the Bahrain International Investment Park, Bahrain Investment Wharf and Hidd Industrial Zone, and is adjacent to the new Khalifa Bin Salman Port, is a landmark event which will play a valuable role in attracting foreign direct investment to Bahrain, according to Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB)......Read More >
4 January 2010
Organisers of Spring of Culture, the annual musical and artistic festival in Bahrain, have extended the deadline for registration in the Talent Programme until Thursday 7th January 2010. Bahraini youths aged between 12 and 26, who find themselves skilful in the fields of Song, Music, Theatre and Visual Art (Painting, Installation art and Sculpture) are urged to participate in this valuable programme. .....Read More >