The Economic Return of Highlighting the Architectural Heritage of Muharraq
In line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him, the Kingdom of Bahrain is investing in highlighting the architectural heritage of the city of Muharraq. In such projects, the focus is usually on cultural and social benefits, and […]
Visit of His Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, to Egypt and strategic steps towards enhancing trade exchange and economic integration
On September 2, 2025, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he met with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and senior Egyptian officials, within the framework of strengthening economic cooperation and integration between the two countries in various economic fields […]
The role of technology in promoting food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain: strategic steps and development initiatives
Food security is an existential element of national economies and is one of their strategic priorities. Despite international geopolitical and economic challenges that have increased food insecurity, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Security Report issued in 2024, the Kingdom of Bahrain has responded to these challenges wisely and effectively by launching […]
In the fight against obesity and diabetes, the UAE’s new sugar tax policy could be a handy arrow in its quiver
The UAE’s decision to switch from a fixed tax on sugary drinks to one that depends on the sugar content per 100 millilitres is a positive step in the fight against obesity and diabetes. Embedding such interventions in holistic approaches to public health is equally important, as humans will always struggle with the innate attractiveness of carbohydrates. While there […]
Gulf job seekers in occupations with poor prospects need formal guidance
As their economies continue the path of diversification, all six Gulf countries have prioritised job creation for their citizens. And while traditional government interventions have been fairly successful, recent research suggests that providing job seekers with accurate information about the best opportunities can help strengthen labour market outcomes at a modest cost. The question of how to […]
Why Is Investing in the Innovation Ecosystem Not a Financial Risk?
After World War II, many small countries in Asia sought to transition from agriculture-based economies to knowledge economies, and more importantly, to advanced industrial and technological economies that relied less on imports from major powers. This transformation was not easy, as these countries adopted development and innovation policies that could be described as a “financial […]
Fintech and Innovation Towards the Future
The world is rapidly moving toward digitization across various economic sectors, with the financial sector at the forefront of these transformations. The Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the leading countries in the region in adopting fintech, successfully creating an innovation-friendly environment and attracting investments in this sector. According to local reports, the number of […]
Do Trump’s proposed tariffs affect Gulf industries?
President-elect Donald Trump, upon his return to power, aims to impose high-cost tariffs on countries worldwide, particularly China, where tariffs on imports may increase to as much as 60%. Gulf industries are unlikely to be exempt from these proposed tariff hikes, with goods like aluminum and steel falling under the radar of the new U.S. […]
How could the economies of the GCC be affected by Trump’s return to the White House?
The election of Donald Trump as the U.S. president in 2024 marks a historic return following his defeat in the 2020 elections. Upon his victory, Trump promised to end regional wars, tighten border controls, revive the U.S. economy, and implement economic policies that could impact the global economy, particularly the economies of the Gulf Cooperation […]
Does artificial intelligence technology replace human jobs?
The relationship between humans and machines is a historical one, crafted by humans to meet their specific needs according to the technology available at the time. Changes in this relationship are evident through successive industrial revolutions and changes in various manufacturing models. After the third industrial revolution, driven by fossil fuels, the fourth industrial revolution […]
