Bahrain

According to senior government officials in Bahrain, the two sides can conclude an FTA, or a bilateral treaty in next two years

Forget UAE's Golden Visa: Why more Indians are eyeing Bahrain’s Golden Residency | Eligibility, benefits & how to apply

With more freedom, lower costs, and a streamlined process, Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a strong alternative to the UAE’s popular Golden Visa.

Bahrain, India have deep, long-standing relationship, says BJP MP Panda on India's global diplomatic outreach

Earlier in the day, the delegation was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport.

VA Tech Wabag shares rise 6% on Rs 121 crore contract to run wastewater treatment plant in Bahrain

VA Tech's shares have been in a downtrend since mid-December 2024 after Saudi Arabia cancelled tender for a Rs 2,700 crore seawater desalination plant over 'internal administrative procedures'.

Passenger assaults airline crew, tries to open door on Bahrain-bound Air India Express flight, arrested

The accused, Abdul Musavir Nadukandee, was arrested after the Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Saturday, an official from Sahar police said.

Bahrain Steel inks pact with Essar Group's KSA Green to supply iron ore pellet to GSA project

Through this partnership, the Bahrain Steel will deliver four million tonnes of DR-grade pellets per annum (mtpa) to Essar Group, a statement said.

Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF sells McLaren stake to Bahrain

The transaction will not lead to any new money being injected into McLaren, the Sky News report said, adding that an announcement from Mumtalakat on the deal will come on Thursday.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023 | While you're shopping for gold, check out jewellery made of natural pearls

While you are shopping for gold this year for Akshaya Tritiya, check out jewellery in natural pearls too. Why are they appealing? No two natural pearls in the world are identical

First India-GCC Senior Officers Meet to consolidate India’s position in the region

In the wake of China recently achieving pole position in the neighbourhood by brokering the Iran-Saudi brotherhood, India has moved so as not to be left behind, as also to close the FTA that has long been hanging fire.

Air India cabin crew caught smuggling gold under uniform

Shafi Sharaf, an Air India cabin crew member, was arrested in Kerala for attempting to smuggle gold. He was apprehended after arriving in Kochi from Bahrain.

New Air India Express flights to Bahrain, Dammam soon

The new flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Dammam in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain would commence from December 1 and November 30 respectively

IndiGo to operate daily flights between Mumbai and Bahrain from August 1

Bahrain will be the first international addition to the airline's 6E network following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian envoys summoned in Qatar, Kuwait, Iran over remarks against Prophet Mohammad; Oman calls for boycott of Indian products

The views do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements, the Qatar government was conveyed.

Indian restaurant in Bahrain shut down after refusing entry to woman in hijab

The restaurant management put out an Instagram post, apologising for the mistake and has -- as a gesture of goodwill -- offered complimentary food to patrons on March 29.

Official free-trade talks with Gulf Cooperation Council may restart soon

Crude oil imports by India dominate trade with the six oil-rich economies of the GCC but the potential for expanding exports to the region, as well as the recent trade deal signed with the UAE, have given rise to hopes for a breakthrough in talks that ended more than a decade ago

Israeli Leader Meets Bahraini Counterpart, Signaling Regional Shift

Ties are also warming between Israel and the two Arab countries with which it had previously forged an uneasy peace, Egypt and Jordan.

Citi launches tech hub in Bahrain to develop its digital platforms

The hub, based at Citi’s Bahrain premises, was set up in partnership with Tamkeen, a government-funded labour fund, and Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB), which are also investing, a Citi executive said.

GI certified Fazil mango variety from West Bengal exported to Bahrain: Commerce Ministry

Darjeeling tea, Tirupathi laddu, Kangra paintings, Nagpur orange and Kashmir pashmina are among the registered GIs in India.

Bihar man jailed, fined Rs 9.73 lakh for flouting Bahrain COVID-19 rules; family approaches MEA

Sharing details of the incident that landed his brother in jail, Amjed Ullah Khan claimed that Mohammad Khalid had completed 17 days of quarantine before he stepped out to buy food for himself and had not flouted any COVID-19 rule.

Bahrain offers Pfizer booster for some who got Chinese shots

The mixing of vaccines comes as the Mideast island nation struggles through its worst wave of the virus despite being one of the top countries in the world in per-capita inoculations.

Lufthansa to operate flights between India and Germany via Bahrain instead of Dubai

The German airline said in a statement, "This change was made due to new UAE regulations that restrict flights between India and Dubai for passengers who were transiting there up to now for operational reason."

Bahraini Sheikh arrives in Nepal with 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for Everest Trek, but brings the ‘wrong’ kind

The Bahraini climbers’ team promised 2,000 vaccine doses for villagers and Nepal assumed the doses would be of AstraZeneca’s while the visitors landed with Sinopharm’s offering in tow.

Bahrain takes delivery of AstraZeneca vaccine from India

The vaccine will be free to citizens and residents of the Gulf Arab state, state media said.

UNHRC presidency 2021 | In Fiji vs Bahrain contest, India set for a key role

The 47-member Human Rights Council has to elect a president from Asia-Pacific region this year. A total of 13-member states represent the grouping, with China, Russia and India being the major countries.

Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit

Prince Turki's comments come as neighboring Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recently moved to normalize relations and establish ties with Israel.