Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, chief executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board. Aarti Nagraj / The National

InterviewHow Bahrain is incentivising foreign firms to hire citizens

Gulf state remains appealing to foreign firms despite regional conflict, chief executive of Bahrain’s EDB tells The National

Economy

Mumtalakat teams up with SandboxAQ to create biotech assets valued at $1bn

Future

AI is 'going to drive crypto like crazy', former Binance chief says

Money

Italy and Bahrain sign €1bn trade and investment agreement

Gulf

Bahrain's mythical Nabih Saleh island inspires award-winning installation

Art & Design

A first look at Demna's Gucci as designer makes an unexpected drop

TN Magazine

Bahrain's Crown Prince visits Japan to advance bilateral ties

Gulf
A Carrefour store in the UAE. The French company said it renewed its partnership agreement with Majid Al Futtaim this year. Photo: Carrefour

Carrefour closures: Why did they happen?

French retailer has ceased all operations in Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan

Economy

UAE projects shortlisted for Royal Institute of British Architects award

Art & Design

Bahrain in 48 hours: Cultural weekend guide to exploring the island nation

Travel

Carrefour closes down all its stores in Bahrain

Business

AnalysisBahrain targets deeper defence ties with US and regional deterrence

Gulf

Saudi Arabia leads Arab diplomacy as Gaza ceasefire talks stall

Gulf

Bahrain says it will establish Beirut mission as President Aoun visits

MENA
US President Donald Trump with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office in July. EPA

AnalysisBahrain targets deeper defence ties with US and regional deterrence

Washington has approved potential $500m weapons sale to Manama, as both sides reinforce partnership rooted in security and geopolitics

Gulf

Saudi Arabia leads Arab diplomacy as Gaza ceasefire talks stall

Gulf

Bahrain says it will establish Beirut mission as President Aoun visits

MENA

InterviewTravel bookings recovering after airspace closure, Gulf Air chief says

Aviation

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