Author: Annie
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Albayan Media Group has launched akomakoo (Trusted Regional Marketplace for Buyers and Sellers)
A newly launched multifaceted marketplace that aims to connect buyers and sellers across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in various commercial fields. Akomakoo is a platform that renders services in multiple ... -
King Fahd Causeway reopening to give Bahrain $2.9bn tourism boost
The reopening of the King Fahd Causeway, which connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, will add up to $2.9 billion to Bahrain’s economy this year, based on ... -
Bahrain announces Covid-19 booster shots after successful vaccine rollout
Bahrain has announced it will move forward with Covid-19 booster shots, following in the footsteps of other vaccination programs. Its National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus announced that following ... -
Performing arts in Saudi Arabia take center stage in new development strategy
The Theater and Performing Arts Commission has finalized its strategy for the development of the sector in Saudi Arabia, in line with the framework established by ... -
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say
Saudi Arabia is considering barring overseas pilgrims from the annual haj for the second year running as COVID-19 cases rise globally and worries grow about the ... -
Bahrain May Follow Gulf States by Selling Oil, Pipeline Assets
Bahrain may follow other Persian Gulf states and sell energy assets to bolster its economy after last year’s crash in oil prices. “We’ve got a lot ... -
FedEx Express launches online account registration in Bahrain
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has launched its web-based account registration platform in Bahrain. The new ... -
Why bad loans are likely to rise in Oman in 2021
Omani banks are likely to face further deterioration in asset quality in 2021 due to the lingering impact of economic disruption caused by the pandemic and ... -
Sea and spirituality meet at Saudi Arabia’s Floating Mosque in Jeddah
Jeddah’s renowned Floating Mosque was the first to be built on the waterfront and is one of the most popular landmarks of the coastal Saudi city. ... -
New prayer permits for last 10 days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday new permits would be available for Qiyam Al-Layl prayers — a voluntary prayer offered between the Isha ...
