BSE lists '' SICO Money Market Fund''

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 14:44

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA) An agreement was signed between Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) and SICO Funds Company V, a wholly owned subsidiary of Securities and investment Company on Wednesday, 18th of August 2010 to list '' SICO Money Market Fund'' on the Exchange as of Thursday as of Thursday, 19th of August 2010.

Shaikh Nasser distributes 100 housing units

Posted Mon, 08/09/2010 - 16:51

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA) Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Fund Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa distributed today 100 housing units within the accomplished project by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of Bahrain to rebuild the old houses in a ceremony held in cooperation and coordination between the Fund and the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture affairs.

GIB launches $100m emerging markets fund

Posted Thu, 08/05/2010 - 07:50

ABG posts H1 profits

A MoU signed under the patronage of Shaikh Nasser

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:49

Manama, July 19 (BNA) Under the patronage of Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Association Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa a Memorandum of Understanding was signed among the Royal Charity Fund ,e government, Microsoft,the Gulf Future Company and Bahrain Internet Society to organize summer educational programme called e Camp, for orphans in the period from 3rd July until 5th of August, 2010.

Bahrain risk: Tax policy risk

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:40

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Bahrain has no corporate or sales tax. However, a levy of #% on salaries was introduced in June #### and is to be used to fund an unemployment benefit scheme. There is also a municipal tax,...

HRH Premier Praised

Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 18:16

Manama, July 12. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa's interest and keenness to improve the quality of life in Jidd Al Hajj were today praised by the region's Charity Fund's Board of Trustees who extended to him the local residents' thanks and gratitude for giving directions to expand their housing project and carry out infrastructure projects, including sanitation, development of the village's entry and exit, allocation of land for setting up commercial projects and instructions to speed up the completion of the village's youth and sports centre.

International Investment Bank exits property fund

Posted Tue, 07/06/2010 - 07:50

Abu Dhabi Ship Building delivers 42-metre Landing Craft to Royal Bahrain Naval Force

BMI Bank and Tamkeen sign Agreement

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:42

Manama Jul 05 (BNA) Tamkeen has added another partner to its finance scheme with the coming on board of BMI Bank (BMI) which will offer access to growth funds to Bahraini companies.

Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO Visits BSE

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:41

Manama, July 5 (BNA) BSE Director Fouad A.Rahman Rashid received today at BSE headquarters at Bahrain Financial Harbour Greg Wojciechowski, CEO of Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), and his accompanying delegation. During the visit, both parties discussed the possible areas of cooperation and development between both markets, especially those related to listing mutual funds, asset management funds, and hedge funds.

International Investment Bank exits Bahrain Property Fund

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 13:41

Abu Dhabi Ship Building delivers 42-metre Landing Craft to Royal Bahrain Naval Force

Jameel Humaidan Meets Actuary George Psaras

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 18:15

Manama, July 1. (BNA) Labour Ministry Undersecretary Jameel Mohammed Humaidan met here today the Muhanna group's Managing Actuary for Social Insurance, Pensions and Provident Funds George Psaras who is in charge of preparing an actuarial study on the Insurance Against Unemployment System.

Charles Russell expands Bahrain office with new hires

Posted Wed, 06/30/2010 - 09:03

International Investment Bank exits Bahrain Property Fund

Durrat Marina signs agreement with Beaucraft

Posted Wed, 06/30/2010 - 07:55

International Investment Bank exits Bahrain Property Fund

HRH Premier receives Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz

Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 20:58

Manama, June 29 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received today President of the Arab Gulf Programme for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND) Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on the occasion of his visit to Bahrain.

HRH Premier receives Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz

Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 18:09

Manama, June 29 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received today President of the Arab Gulf Programme for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND) Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on the occasion of his visit to Bahrain.

Bahrain eGovernment Authority starts its summer awareness campaign

Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 15:04

International Investment Bank exits Bahrain Property Fund

Family Bank launches the third funding product

Posted Sat, 06/26/2010 - 20:42

Manama Jun 26 (BNA) The Family Bank is to provide collateral free micro credits for its customers.

Tamkeen issues 2009 Report

Posted Sun, 06/20/2010 - 21:10

Manama Jun 20 (BNA) The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) today launched its annual report for 2009.

Fundamental change in business landscape has created opportunities and risk, says Ernst and Young

Posted Thu, 06/17/2010 - 13:08

General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions selects Pearson VUE for online exam delivery

Tharawat to launch $50-$60m private equity fund

Posted Wed, 06/16/2010 - 08:44

Fraser Suites Bahrain launches summer travel promotion