Latest Developments

Bahrain-Qatar Causeway feasibility study awarded to Dar Al-Handasah

Dar Al-Handasah was awarded a ~$7.7 million (QR28m) contract in mid-December 2025 to conduct financial, economic, social and environmental feasibility studies for the 40km Bahrain-Qatar Causeway, with KBR appointed as project management consultant.

Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy sign 123MWp solar PPA

Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy signed a 123MWp solar power purchase agreement on 2 November 2025 at the Gateway Gulf investment forum, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

Commercial Companies Law amended

Decree-Law No. 38/2025 amending Bahrain's Commercial Companies Law took effect on 12 September 2025, strengthening corporate governance and the regulatory structure for companies.

Bahrain Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax takes effect

Bahrain's Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (Decree-Law 11/2024), issued 1 September 2024, takes effect for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2025 — the event date used here is the law's own effective date, not its earlier publication date.

Bapco Modernization Program inaugurated by King Hamad

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in the presence of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, formally inaugurated the Bapco Modernization Program on 18 December 2024 — the largest strategic project in Bahrain's history, expanding Sitra refinery capacity toward 400,000 bpd.

nogaholding rebrands as Bapco Energies

Bahrain's state energy holding company, formerly nogaholding, rebranded as Bapco Energies on 29 May 2023 under Royal Decree No. 49/2023, signalling a shift toward a more diversified portfolio beyond hydrocarbons.

Al Dur IWPP Phase II reaches commercial operation

The 1,500MW Al Dur IWPP Phase II, developed by ACWA Power, Mitsui & Co. and Almoayyed Contracting Group, reached commercial operation in June 2022.