Business Weekly

Business Weekly




Growth in Bahrain continues despite global downturn

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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A report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded that Bahrain has the fourth most favourable tax regime in the world, out of the 55 leading economies surveyed.





Date set for inauguration of port

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) will host the official inauguration of the kingdom's new state-of-the-art Khalifa Bin Salman port on November 11 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman, the Prime Minister.





Bapco seals drilling of gas wells

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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Bapco has successfully completed the drilling of three gas wells as part of a major $100 million programme to boost natural gas production in Bahrain by an additional 500 million cubic feet per day.





BIsB increases provisions for bad debts

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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Bahrain Islamic Bank (BIsB) board chairman Khalid Abdulla Al Bassam said the bank continues to pursue its conservative policies and complies with the directives of the regulatory authorities by setting aside more provisions for bad debts and finance transactions, especially those related to the Saad and Algosaibi Groups.





Investing in something solid

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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As gold breached the symbolic barrier of $1,000/oz, it also created the impression that the price of the yellow metal was going to stay over that level for some time or even shoot up to $1,500 or $2,000 in the coming months.





New Tamkeen deal to raise profile of Bahraini pioneers

October 28 - November 3, 2009
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The Bahraini industry pioneers and entrepreneurs of tomorrow will be showcased at one of the Middle East's premier industry exhibitions early next year.