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Monday, November 30 - 2009
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, chief executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

Bahrain's workforce hailed by US report

Bahrain's increase in labour productivity has been the highest in the Gulf since 2000 according... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, August 28 - 2008 at 14:30

Bahrain's economy praised for diversity and sustainability

Bahrain's economy is exceptional within the Gulf region and destined for success, an independent... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, August 20 - 2008 at 08:31
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).

Bahrain Stock Exchange demonstates impressive growth in 2008

Going against the current trend set by its Western counterparts, the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE)... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, August 17 - 2008 at 12:12
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

Arab Advisors Group reveals Bahrain's communications connectivity leading the region

Bahrain's position as a regional leader in telecommunications was confirmed by the Arab Advisors... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, August 05 - 2008 at 14:49

Bahrain Logistic Zone to be pivotal Middle East hub

Already an established hub of commerce and development within the Middle East, the opening of the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, July 22 - 2008 at 09:53
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

Inaugural Euro World Islamic Banking Conference aims to enhance global understanding of dynamic industry sector

Giving a key note address at today's Euro World Islamic Banking Conference (Euro WIBC) in London,... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, July 08 - 2008 at 16:23

Bahrain attracts Citi's fund administration business

Global financial services company, Citi, announces the expansion of its fund services business... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, July 08 - 2008 at 08:18

$75m investment in Bahraini skills training

The Labour Fund's Human Capital Development (HCD) initiatives have, to date, invested in excess... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, July 06 - 2008 at 16:53
Edward Remington-Hobbs, Lazard Asset Management's Director, Middle East; Bill Smith, Head of Lazard AM, London; and Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, CE of Bahrain EDB.

Bahrain grants license to Lazard Asset Management

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted a license to Lazard Asset Management to establish a... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, July 02 - 2008 at 15:28

World Economic Forum recognises Bahrain's free trade credentials

Bahrain's position as a regional leader in international free trade was confirmed today by the... Read full article »
Bahrain: Saturday, June 21 - 2008 at 10:24

Global monitor finds Bahrain Sovereign Wealth Fund most transparent in the Gulf

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Bahrain's own sovereign wealth fund, has ranked first for... Read full article »
Bahrain: Monday, June 09 - 2008 at 12:39

Bahrain's banking sector growing 20% year on year

Bahrain's banking sector has grown at an unprecedented pace during the first quarter of 2008... Read full article »
Bahrain: Tuesday, June 03 - 2008 at 16:33
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, CEO of Economic Department of Bahrain.

Bahrain EDB Chief Executive emphasises the need to create 300,000 jobs in private sector in GCC countries

The role of the private sector as a major driving force for social development, and in providing... Read full article »
Bahrain: Wednesday, May 21 - 2008 at 09:33

Bahrain increases regional leadership in information technology

Bahrain's regional leadership in Information Technology (IT) has been acknowledged by the World... Read full article »
Bahrain: Sunday, May 18 - 2008 at 10:27

Bahrain Economic Development Board announces delegation to World Economic Forum on Middle East

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (... Read full article »
Bahrain: Thursday, May 15 - 2008 at 09:48