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- On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for Ahlia University’s expansion, increasing its capacity from 2,100 to 5,000 students. The project value was not disclosed, creating opportunities for education consultants, campus planners and technology suppliers. HPC can support institutional planning, academic development and education technology solutions.
- On 27 October, stc Bahrain introduced a feature in its mobile app allowing users to contribute to tree-planting activities across Bahrain. No total funding value was announced. The initiative creates opportunities for environmental organisations and sustainability partners. HPC can support ESG reporting, environmental research and sustainability planning.
- On 1 November, Bahrain-based SICO reported approximately US$1.6 billion in new business mandates during 2026, including around US$1.4 billion in fund and portfolio inflows and more than US$200 million in transactions and mandates. The announcement creates opportunities for investment advisers, financial analysts and wealth managers. HPC can support investment research, financial modelling and corporate advisory.
- On 1 November, Bahrain announced four Golden Licence projects with a combined investment value of US$3.89 billion across aviation, logistics, real estate and technology. The developments create opportunities for contractors, investors and service providers. HPC can support investment assessments, policy research, project evaluation and public-private partnership advisory.
- On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for RCSI Bahrain’s expansion, increasing student capacity by 22% to approximately 2,000 and creating more than 40 jobs. The project’s total cost was not disclosed. The expansion creates opportunities for medical education providers and healthcare suppliers. HPC can support institutional planning, healthcare research and technology integration.
- On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for RCSI Bahrain’s expansion, which is expected to create more than 40 jobs and increase student capacity by 22%. No separate employment-programme budget was disclosed. The development creates demand for recruitment, workforce planning and professional training. HPC can support HR strategy, talent assessments and employee-development programmes.
- On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for Svitzer Bahrain’s expansion through two new tugboats, Awal and Manama. The company supports approximately 3,000 vessels annually at Khalifa Bin Salman Port; the investment value was not disclosed. The expansion creates opportunities for marine equipment suppliers, maintenance companies and logistics providers. HPC can support procurement research and supply-chain planning.
- On 1 November, Bahrain awarded DHL a Golden Licence for a regional aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Bahrain International Airport. The project forms part of a combined US$3.89 billion investment package, but DHL’s individual project value was not disclosed. HPC can support infrastructure research, feasibility studies, engineering procurement and project planning.
- On 29 October, the Central Bank of Bahrain maintained its overnight deposit rate at 4.50% following a review of financial and monetary conditions. The decision affects financing and liquidity planning across the banking sector. HPC can support regulatory research, financial compliance reviews and risk-management advisory for businesses and financial institutions.
- On 1 November, SICO reported more than US$200 million in transactions and mandates across public and private markets and alternative investment products during 2026. This forms part of its wider US$1.6 billion new-business announcement; no individual acquisition value was disclosed. HPC can support corporate-finance research, due diligence, financial modelling and investment assessments.
- On 1 November, Bahrain’s Tender Board reported that 1,357 tenders and auctions worth approximately US$2.82 billion had been awarded during the first nine months of 2026. These are previously awarded opportunities, not new contracts announced that day. HPC can support procurement intelligence, tender analysis, sector research and investment forecasting.
- Gateway Gulf opened in Manama on 1 November, bringing together more than 200 senior officials, executives and investors. The forum was expected to generate over 110 announcements worth more than US$20 billion. The event creates opportunities for investor communications, B2B marketing and corporate promotion. HPC can support campaign planning, business communications and international outreach.
- On 1 November, Bahrain awarded a Golden Licence to a waterfront development by Meliá and Infracorp on Amwaj Islands, featuring a five-star hotel and branded residences. The project is part of the combined US$3.89 billion Golden Licence package, but its individual value was not disclosed. HPC can support property research, feasibility studies, valuation and development planning.
- On 1 November, Digital City Bahrain received a Golden Licence for a planned hub focused on ICT, innovation and education. Its individual investment value was not disclosed, although it forms part of four projects with a combined value of US$3.89 billion. HPC can support startup research, business planning, investor-readiness and technology market-entry advisory.
- Digital City Bahrain received a Golden Licence on 1 November to develop a hub for ICT, innovation and education. The project aims to attract technology businesses and strengthen Bahrain’s digital ecosystem; no separate project price was announced. HPC can support digital transformation, technology assessments, systems planning and strategic partnerships.
- On 1 November, a waterfront tourism development by Meliá and Infracorp received a Golden Licence, covering a five-star hotel and branded residences on Amwaj Islands. The development is included in Bahrain’s combined US$3.89 billion investment package, but its individual contract value was not disclosed. HPC can support tourism research, hotel investment analysis, destination marketing and hospitality strategy.
Sector stories & insights.
On 1 November, Tamkeen signed an agreement to support Ahlia University’s expansion, increasing its capacity from 2,100 to 5,000 students. The project’s total investment value was not disclosed.
The expansion creates opportunities for education consultants, campus planners and technology suppliers. HPC can support academic planning, institutional development and education technology projects.
On 27 October, stc Bahrain introduced a feature in its my stc app allowing users to contribute towards tree planting across the Kingdom. The initiative supports national afforestation goals, but no total funding amount was announced.
The programme creates opportunities for environmental organisations and sustainability partners. HPC can support ESG reporting, environmental research and sustainability planning.
On 1 November, Bahrain-based SICO announced approximately US$1.6 billion in new business mandates awarded during 2026. This includes around US$1.4 billion in fund and portfolio inflows and more than US$200 million in transactions and mandates.
The announcement highlights demand for investment management and financial advisory services. HPC can support financial research, investment analysis and corporate advisory.
On 1 November, Bahrain announced four Golden Licence projects with a combined investment value of US$3.89 billion. The projects cover aviation, logistics, real estate and technology, supporting the Kingdom’s economic diversification strategy.
The initiative creates opportunities for investors, contractors and service providers. HPC can support policy research, investment assessments and public-private partnership advisory.
On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain. The expansion will increase student capacity by 22% to around 2,000 and create more than 40 jobs; its total cost was not disclosed.
The development creates opportunities for medical education providers and healthcare suppliers. HPC can support institutional planning, healthcare research and technology integration.
Tamkeen’s agreement with RCSI Bahrain on 1 November will support campus expansion and create more than 40 new jobs. The project will also improve educational facilities and increase student capacity by 22%.
The initiative creates demand for academic recruitment, workforce planning and professional training. HPC can support HR strategy, talent assessments and employee-development programmes.
On 1 November, Tamkeen announced support for Svitzer Bahrain’s expansion through the addition of two tugboats, named Awal and Manama. The company supports around 3,000 vessels annually at Khalifa Bin Salman Port; the investment value was not disclosed.
The expansion creates opportunities for marine equipment suppliers, maintenance providers and logistics companies. HPC can support procurement research, supply-chain planning and operational consulting.
On 1 November, Bahrain awarded a Golden Licence to DHL for a regional aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Bahrain International Airport. The project forms part of four licensed investments worth US$3.89 billion combined; DHL’s individual project value was not disclosed.
The development creates opportunities for aviation contractors, engineering firms and equipment suppliers. HPC can support feasibility studies, infrastructure planning and project advisory.
On 29 October, the Central Bank of Bahrain announced that it would maintain its overnight deposit interest rate at 4.50%, following a review of global financial market developments and domestic monetary stability.
The decision remains relevant to banks, lenders and businesses reviewing financing costs. HPC can support financial compliance reviews, regulatory research and risk-management advisory.
On 1 November, SICO disclosed more than US$200 million in transactions and mandates across public and private markets and alternative investment products during 2026. These formed part of its wider US$1.6 billion new-business announcement; no individual acquisition value was disclosed.
The activity creates opportunities for transaction advisers, investment analysts and due-diligence providers. HPC can support corporate-finance research, financial modelling and investment assessments.
Bahrain Reports US$2.82 Billion in Tender Awards During First Nine Months
At Gateway Gulf on 1 November, Bahrain’s Tender Board reported that 1,357 tenders and auctions worth approximately US$2.82 billion had been awarded during the first nine months of 2026. The figure covers earlier awards, not new contracts signed at the forum.
The data creates opportunities for procurement analysis, market intelligence and sector forecasting. HPC can provide tender research, investment reports and business analytics.
Gateway Gulf opened in Manama on 1 November, bringing together more than 200 senior officials, executives and investors. Bahrain’s finance minister said the two-day forum was expected to generate more than 110 announcements worth over US$20 billion.
The event creates opportunities for corporate communications, investor relations and B2B marketing. HPC can support campaign planning, business promotion and stakeholder communications.
On 1 November, Bahrain awarded a Golden Licence to a waterfront development by Meliá and Infracorp on Amwaj Islands. The project will include a five-star hotel and branded residences and forms part of the four-project US$3.89 billion investment package; its individual value was not disclosed.
The development creates opportunities for construction firms, property consultants and hospitality suppliers. HPC can support feasibility studies, property research and investment planning.
Bahrain awarded a Golden Licence on 1 November to Digital City Bahrain, a planned hub for ICT, innovation and education. The project is part of the combined US$3.89 billion Golden Licence investment package; its individual investment value was not disclosed.
The development could attract technology companies and innovative businesses. HPC can support startup research, business planning, investor-readiness and market-entry advisory.
Digital City Bahrain received a Golden Licence on 1 November to establish a next-generation hub for ICT, innovation and education. The project aims to attract technology companies and strengthen Bahrain’s digital ecosystem; no separate project price was announced.
The initiative creates opportunities for software companies, ICT suppliers and digital consultants. HPC can support digital transformation, technology assessments and strategic planning.
A new waterfront tourism development by Meliá and Infracorp received a Golden Licence on 1 November. The project will include a five-star hotel and branded residences and forms part of Bahrain’s US$3.89 billion package of four licensed projects.
The development creates opportunities for hotel operators, travel companies and hospitality suppliers. HPC can support tourism research, hotel investment analysis and destination-marketing strategies.