Bahrain This Month - October 2024

business bites Bahrainthismonth.com 50 October 2024 CITYSCAPE BAHRAIN SET TO RETURN IN NOVEMBER BAHRAIN BOURSE (BHB) RECEIVES AWARD Cityscape Bahrain, the most anticipated regional real estate and property event exhibition in the Kingdom, is returning for its third edition from November 26 to 30 at Exhibition World Bahrain. This year’s event will spotlight the latest advancements in the real estate sector while showcasing the best of luxury living under the theme ‘Live the New Luxury’. From finding their dream home to discovering attractive investment opportunities, attendees can look forward to an exclusive and immersive experience featuring the most sought-after properties in Bahrain. With over 50 exhibitors, 200 development opportunities and an expected visitor count of over 10,000 people, Cityscape Bahrain 2024 promises to be an unparalleled networking opportunity, enabling businesses and individuals to cultivate valuable relationships within the Kingdom’s real estate market and beyond. Cityscape 2024 will also feature the third edition of the Cityscape Bahrain Conference under the theme ‘Liveability and the Future of Living in Bahrain’ on November 28 at the Exhibition World Bahrain - Grand Hall. The conference will gather industry leaders, executives, managing directors, government officials, architects, consultants and other esteemed delegates from various government and private entities for insightful discussions focusing on how the Kingdom has been actively working on improving its urban development, infrastructure and quality of life to become one of the best places in the region to live, work and invest. Cityscape Bahrain 2024 underscores Bahrain’s commitment to the growth and development of its real estate sector. The event will be held in conjunction with Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia exhibitions. Last year’s edition welcomed over 10,000 attendees and featured 58 mega real estate projects, collectively valued at an astounding USD8 billion. The event facilitated deals amounting to BD240 million, setting the stage for further success at this year’s edition. For more information, visit cityscapebahrain.com Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a Licensed Exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has received the award for ‘Best Strategic Partnerships in Capital Markets – Bahrain 2024’ from International Finance Magazine. Bahrain Bourse has consistently demonstrated its dedication through initiatives that promote a fair, efficient, and transparent trading environment. A prime example of this commitment is Bahrain Bourse’s collaboration with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Following its strategic partnership with ADX, BHB and ADX announced the launch of the region’s first digital exchange hub – Tabadul in July 2022 to enable investors to trade directly on both exchanges through licensed brokers in both markets. This initiative was expanded to cover additional markets including Muscat Stock Exchange. Bahrain Bourse also collaborated with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) in 2019 to encourage adoption of best Investor Relations (IR) Practices in the capital market. This partnership was further exemplified through hosting the MEIRA Annual Conference in November 2023. Furthermore, In April 2022, Bahrain Bourse hosted the Arab Federation of Capital Markets Annual Conference in Bahrain, highlighting the role of capital markets in supporting and financing strategic projects during the pandemic. The International Finance Awards recognise outstanding achievement in the financial industry, honouring companies for their leadership, talent and strategic capabilities.

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