Bahrain allowed shopping malls and some stores to resume business from Thursday, May 7, while restaurants will stay closed to in-house diners, according to the Health Ministry officials, as the Gulf state eased restrictions intended to curb the spread of COVID -19.
Bahrain closed non-essential shops and businesses since March 26 and barred entry of foreign visitors but did not impose a curfew.
Health Ministry officials told a news conference on May 6 that employees and customers must wear face masks and practice physical distancing. Cinemas, sports facilities, and salons remain closed.
Bahrain now joins other Gulf countries that eased curfews and other social and business restrictions with the start of the holy month of Ramadan two weeks ago.
Following the announcement, Bahrain-based shopping mall developer and operator Seef Properties said it would reopen all its three shopping malls located in the Seef District, Muharraq and Isa Town from May 8.
The Bahraini government also recently announced it would spend $570 million to pay the salaries of 100,000 private-sector employees from April to June. In March, Bahrain said it would help cover the water and electricity bills of both citizens and businesses for three months.
Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
April 29, 2024 | By Rupkatha BMarchon Eyewear’s ZEISS wins 2024 Red Dot “Best of the Best” Awards for VisionClip
Revolutionising retail: How RetailGPT is shaping the future of shopping malls
Times Square Center: Building community through more than retail
/ 
What does it take to sustain profitable growth in the post-IPO phase?
Mahalle began its operations in 2022 as an “Authentic Turkish Grocery in
“Retail is a people’s business. When building a retail brand or the
From being one of the first retailers in Dubai to ban single-use
For starters, Rabbit is a growing e-commerce grocery platform in Egypt always
In 2024 grocery retail major Choithrams has achieved several milestones underscoring its
Industry pioneers are embracing a comprehensive strategy that integrates consumer insights, digital
The regional grocery retail market is evolving fast keeping pace with constantly
From ethical and local sourcing to adopting cutting-edge technologies to curb food
The regional grocery retail market is becoming more and more diverse, offering
/ 
In an era where digital transformation is pivotal, shopping malls are not
This panel discussion at MRF 2024 explored the evolution of retail spaces,
bkry, one of Alserkal Avenue’s newest residents, goes beyond the cookie cutter
An exclusive piece contributed By Oliver Morgan, Partner, Real Estate Development &
Located at Kempinski Central Avenue, Zenon combines modern technology with luxurious dining,
In the bustling retail environments, where shopping malls are not just places
Founded over 20 years ago by restaurateurs Alexey and Dmitry Vasilchuk, the
In what comes as a significant announcement, Middle East based eyewear majors
Founded in 2007 by Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood, UAE-based RAW Coffee
US-based company SAMBAZON, an acronym for ‘Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon’,
Previous Article
