Made in GCC 2026 Forum Opens Registration for Bahrain Event
Online registration is now open for Made in GCC 2026, a major Bahrain-hosted forum and exhibition focused on strengthening Gulf industrial competitiveness.
Events
Aquaculture
Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Forecast to Hit $143 Billion by 2031
The controlled environment agriculture market is projected to expand rapidly as growers invest in vertical farms, smart greenhouses, automation and resource-efficient food production
Fisheries
Bahrain Announces Two-Month Ban on Net Fishing for Kingfish
Bahrain will prohibit catching kingfish with nets from August 15 to October 15, 2026, allowing only line fishing during the seasonal restriction.
Sustainability
Climate Change Puts Gulf States’ Water, Coasts and Oil Economies at Risk
Gulf states face mounting climate risks to coastlines, water security and energy-dependent economies, even as renewable energy and carbon-market initiatives expand.
Sustainability
GCC ESG Regulations 2026: Country-by-Country Compliance Deadlines for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
ESG disclosure rules across the Gulf have moved from guidance to enforceable deadlines between 2024 and 2026. Here’s what companies must prepare for
Lifestyle
Muharraq council proposes new electricity-subsidy method for joint families in Bahrain
The Muharraq Municipal Council has urged changes to how electricity subsidies are calculated for Bahraini households that share one property. The plan would
Lifestyle
Bahrain’s Best Souqs: The Markets in Manama and Beyond (Shopper’s Guide)
Souq-hopping in Bahrain is free to enter and offers a real snapshot of local life. Here’s where to go for classic Manama lanes,
Sustainability
Security Council Recognizes Expertise of Gulf Cooperation Council in First-Ever Presidential Statement, as Briefers Call for Broad Cooperation in Middle East
Police have charged a teenager with involvement in an armed robbery at a convenience store, following an incident that occurred during the night.
Sustainability
Bahrain Reinforces Balanced Energy and Climate Transition at Sustainability Forum Middle East
Rescue teams paused their ground search as nightfall approached, citing safety conditions. Investigators say crews will regroup and continue efforts when conditions improve.
Livestock
UN FAO: Global livestock antimicrobial use set to rise nearly 30% by 2040
A new UN FAO report warns that, under current trends driven by growing demand for animal source foods and continued production intensification, global