Baytik Industrial Oasis: Latest Developments 2013-2014
Osama Al Khajah, Founder and President of EBTIKAR Association and Chairman of Baytik Industrial Oasis, talks the latest developments in the Baytik Industrial Oasis.
EBTIKAR: Boosting Innovation and Development in the Kingdom of Bahrain
EBTIKAR is the result of a need to coordinate efforts between the existing ecosystems to help boost innovation and development in the Kingdom of Bahrain in various sectors. This includes management, science, education, financial services, industry and other sectors that require innovation to solve problems and enhance efficiency in doing business.
Bahrain: National Dialogue and Future Outlook
Finally, Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank, discusses the national dialogue and the future of the Kingdom.
BMI Bank: Strategy, Growth and Challenges
Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank, talks about BMI Bank. According to the CEO, BMI Bank should grow by at least 3% in 2013; though such figures are difficult to predict.
Bahrain Banking: Regulatory Framework
Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank, shares his views on the latest banking regulations in Bahrain. Specifically, he discusses the recent classification of the systematically important banks, FATCA, credit bureau, and Basel III accords.
Bahrain: Surge in Non-Performing Loans
Jamal Ali Al-Hazeem, CEO of BMI Bank, comments on the surge of non-performing loans in Bahrain.
Banking in Bahrain: Outlook, Growth and Perspectives
The banking sector has seen some consolidation in recent months, most notably among Islamic banks. Ithmaar Bank last year announced its merger with First Leasing Bank, in January of this year there was an announcement of the 3-way merger between Elaf Bank, Capital Management House and CAPIVEST to create an international bank with assets in excess of US $400 million, and the national bank of Bahrain and GOSI took over 52% of the Bahrain Islamic Bank.
BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park): Latest Developments and Overview
Gerry Sharkey, Project Director at BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park), describes the progress and development of the BIIP.
Free Zone vs. Economic Zone: Bahrain International Investment Park Presents the Advantages of Economic Zone Model
Gerry Sharkey, Project Director at BIIP (Bahrain International Investment Park), talks about the difference between free zone and an economic zone.
Effects of the Crisis on Foreign Direct Investments and Industry in Bahrain
Salah Janahi, Director of Industrial Areas Directorate at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, discuses the impact of the crisis on industry in Bahrain.