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2010

• February 14, 2010

  BFH to launch art gallery

  Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) will shortly be launching an art gallery which will be located in the West Atrium of the Harbour Towers and directly connected to the Harbour Mall. The 275 sq gallery will help promote art by taking the work of contemporary Bahraini artists to a global audience and also exposing the local population to the best in regional and world art....

• January 26, 2010

  BFHHC awards BD 2, 780,000 electrical substation contract to Sumitomo Corporation

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) has awarded Sumitomo Corporation a BD2.78 million contract for the procurement, assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of a second 66KV substation to be built this year at the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) complex. ...

• January 5, 2010

  Inovest and Tameer move operations to Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Inovest B.S.C, a Bahraini-based, Shariah-compliant investment company has officially relocated its headquarters to the prestigious US$3billion Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) complex, selecting to be on the 20^th floor of the East Tower. Inovest, which has...

2009

• September 8, 2009

  The Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd Commences operations from Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd (BTMU), the premier commercial banking division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), has commenced operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH), the Kingdom's prestigious US$3 billion integrated ‘financial city'. Approximately 10 months ago BTMU signed a lease agreement with Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) to occupy the entire 26th floor of the West Tower of BFH's Financial Centre, covering an area of over 1000sq m....

• August 30, 2009

  Bahrain Financial Exchange to set up operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  The Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX), the first multi-asset exchange in the Middle East and North Africa that will be internationally accessible will establish its operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). ...

• June 14, 2009

  Swiss banking major BSI SA (Generali) to start operations from BFH

  BSI SA (Generali), the highly respected Swiss bank specialising in asset management and related services for private and institutional clients, will commence operations from the landmark US$3 billion Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) complex this August. Founded in 1873, BSI AG is among the top 10 Swiss private banks and the oldest bank in the Swiss canton of Ticino.  The Generali Group, one of the world's largest insurance companies, became the sole shareholder of BSI SA in 1998....

• May 18, 2009

  Protiviti Member Firm Establishes Office in BFH

  The member firm of Protiviti has established its office in the West Tower of BFH’s Financial Center. Protiviti Inc. is world’s leading business consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts in risk, advisory and transaction services. Protiviti is a subsidiary of Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, RHI is a member of the S&P 500 index. ...

• April 29, 2009

  Knight Frank to operate from Bahrain Financial Harbour

  London-headquartered global property consultancy, Knight Frank LLP, will be opening its first office in Bahrain at the prestigious Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH), the premier financial district of the Kingdom, according to an announcement today by Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC). ...

• March 31, 2009

  Bahrain Financial Harbour to build second electrical substation

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) announced today that construction of a second substation, dedicated entirely to providing electricity to its landmark US$ 3 billion Bahrain Financial Harbour Project, will start in April of this year. The substation, with a maximum load capacity of 48 MVA, will double BFH's electrical capacity to 96 MVA and secure abundant electricity for the entire residential and commercial development. The supplier selection process is now in progress, and the substation is expected to be fully operational sometime in late 2010....

• March 2, 2009

  Norton Rose starts operations from BFH’s Financial Centre

  Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP, which recently signed a lease agreement with Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) to relocate its Bahrain office to the 48th floor of BFH's Financial Centre, has begun operations from its new location. The legal firm, which has had a presence in Bahrain since 1979, is a constituent of the Norton Rose Group, a leading international legal practice that offers full business law services across Europe, the Middle East and Asia....

• February 21, 2009

  Construction Work at Bahrain Financial Harbour Commercial East Car Park progressing on schedule

  In a development that marks significant forward movement on the US$ 3 billion landmark BFH, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that the overall construction work at the Commercial East Car Park is progressing on schedule with the completion of approximately 75% of the project....

• January 27, 2009

  Wall Street comes to the Middle East; Regional office to operate from the landmark Bahrain Financial Harbour

  The Wall Street Organization W.L.L. (WSOWLL), has announced the opening of its Middle East headquarters, within the premier financial district - Bahrain Financial Harbour....

• January 19, 2009

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Appoints a new CDO

  Further strengthening its corporate team, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced the appointment of Mr. Eric Fotiadis as its new Chief Development and Coordination Officer....

2008

• December 3, 2008

  Major lease agreement signed with The Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd

  Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) further consolidated its position as the Kingdom's premier international financial focal point following the signing of a tenancy agreement with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd (BTMU), a group company of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest and most diversified financial groups. The tenancy agreement was finalised by Mr. Salwan Uchi, Marketing Director of Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) and Mr. Norihiko Kato, Regional Head of the Middle East. ...

• September 29, 2008

  Trade Union Cooperative Insurance Co. to operate from Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today confirmed signing a lease agreement with Trade Union Insurance Co. (TUIC), a leading insurance company from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company will occupy space on the 14^th floor of the West Tower in the 'Financial Centre'. ...

• September 26, 2008

  Fitness club at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today confirmed signing an agreement with Fitness First to set up a health and fitness club on the 6^th floor of the Harbour Mall in the Financial Centre. UK-based Fitness First is the world's largest gym, health and fitness club chain, with over 550 clubs and 1.5 million members spread across the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

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• September 3, 2008

  EMCOR Facilities Services Bahrain W.L.L. launches full-fledged operations

  In a significant development, EMCOR Facilities Services Bahrain W.L.L. today announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. EMCOR Facilities Services Bahrain W.L.L. is a Joint Venture (JV) between the Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC), ...

• July 16, 2008

  Albilad Real Estate Investment Company establishes base at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced the signing of an agreement with Albilad Real Estate Investment Company, a Bahrain-based real estate development and investment company set up by a group of local and regional investors. Albilad recently began work on a multimillion dollar mixed use real estate development project in one of the Kingdom's prime locations....

• June 25, 2008

  Abu Dhabi Investment House’s Bahrain Rep office moves to Bahrain’s Landmark: the Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Abu Dhabi Investment House announced today that its Bahrain representative office will move to the Kingdom's landmark project, the Bahrain Financial Harbour, as part of an agreement that was signed recently. ...

• June 5, 2008

  Indian Banking Titan - HDFC Bank at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that it had signed a Lease Agreement with HDFC Bank, one of India's leading private sector banks. As per the terms of the agreement HDFC Bank has committed to take the 49^th floor in the West Tower, at the Financial Centre in the landmark Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH)....

• May 12, 2008

  Alpha Lease & Finance Holding Company signs agreement with Bahrain Financial Harbour

  In a development that signifies a strengthening of the number of quality financial players at BFH, the Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Alpha Lease & Finance Holding Company (Alpha) would soon commence its operations from the US$ 3 billion landmark development.  Alpha Lease & Finance Holding Company is a Bahraini closed shareholding company ...

• April 5, 2008

  Investate and Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company Sign Significant Land Deal

  Closely following the announcement of a majority sale of the Financial Centre to Emar Bahrain, in a deal valuing its shares at over US$425 million, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced another significant sale deal with Investate Realty B.S.C. (c) (Investate). As per the sale agreement, Investate will buy the plot of land identified as Residential North RN 004, which as per the project master plan, is earmarked for housing a key residential component of the US$ 3 billion Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) development....

• March 16, 2008

  Global Major EMCOR forms JV for Facilities & Property Management at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  As part of its ongoing commitment to provide world class Facilities Management, Operational Support and Property Management solutions to all stakeholders and customers within the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH), the Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) and Financial Centre Development Company (FCDC) announced at a signing ceremony, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on 16 March 2008 the establishment of a Joint Venture (JV), with EMCOR Facilities Services Group (EFSG) for the delivery of Integrated Facilities, Estate and Property Management solutions....

• March 5, 2008

  The Islamic Bank of Asia commits to office space in Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that it has signed an agreement with The Islamic Bank of Asia (IB Asia), Singapore's first Islamic bank, formed as a joint venture with participation from GCC investors. As per the terms of the agreement, IB Asia has committed to occupy the 45^th  floor in the West Tower, in the 'Financial Centre,' which constitutes phase I of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). ...

• January 23, 2008

  Tenancy agreement signed for prestigious Capital Club in Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that it has signed a tenancy agreement with Dubai-based Signature Clubs International (SCI), a renowned investor, developer and operator of exclusive private clubs. Under the terms of the agreement Signature Clubs International will establish the Capital Club on the two top floors of Bahrain Financial Harbour's East Tower, levels 51 & 52, covering an area of 1,580 sq.m....

• January 8, 2008

  Dexia Private Bank to locate its operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Switzerland-based, Dexia Private Bank (Switzerland), a leading provider of financial services, will be locating its operations in Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). As per the tenancy agreement, Dexia Private Bank (Switzerland) has committed to uptake of an area of over 413.6 sqm on the 23^rd floor of the West Towers in the Financial Centre....

2007

• December 5, 2007

  Bahrain Stock Exchange unveils plans to relocate to Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Marking a new dawn and a new leaf in the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain's financial sector, the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) today announced that it had signed a tenancy agreement with the Bahrain Financial Harbour Company to relocates its offices to BFH. As per the terms of the agreement, BSE has committed to occupying the entire 4th floor of the Financial Centre locating between the two towers on an approximate area of 6400 square metres. ...

• December 3, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour to participate in the upcoming US-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Investment Forum as Gold Sponsor

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced its participation in the US-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Investment Forum, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force, as Gold Sponsor. The forum will be held from Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at Diplomat Hotel, Manama, Bahrain. ...

• November 10, 2007

  Newly launched investment company Investate to locate its operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  In a significant move that consolidates the position of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFHHC) as the prime choice of leading financial conglomerates, BFHHC today announced that it has signed an agreement with Investate, the newly launched consortium of Bahraini and GCC businessmen based in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As per the terms of the agreement Investate has committed to occupy the 35^th and 36^th floor in the West Tower, in the 'Financial Centre,...

• November 8, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour and Azadea Group enter strategic agreement for uptake of space in the 'Financial Centre'

  Bahrain Financial Harbour today confirmed that it had signed a tenancy agreement with Azadea Group Holding, the owner and operator of leading international franchise retail concepts in the Gulf region, Middle East and Eastern Europe. As per the terms of the agreement Azadea Group has committed to an uptake of space on the 7^th floor (covering an area of over 1000 sqm) in the West Tower, which forms a key component of the Financial Centre - Phase I of...

• October 21, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour commences tenant fit-outs for its retail centre, the 'Harbour Mall' in the Financial Centre

  In a significant development, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that its retail centre, the Harbour Mall, located in the Financial Centre of the development, has commenced tenant fit-outs. As a result, Khaleeji Commercial Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Mena Telecom, Magrabi Opticials through Sunspot brand, Jashanmal & Sons W.L.L...

• September 23, 2007

  Leading financial training solutions provider Capital Knowledge to locate its operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced the signing of a tenancy agreement with Capital Knowledge, a leading Bahrain-based financial training solutions provider. According to the terms mentioned in the agreement, Capital Knowledge has committed ...

• September 17, 2007

  ARAMEX chooses Bahrain Financial Harbour to locate its latest venture

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that it has signed an agreement with ARAMEX, the leading logistics and supply-chain Management Company. As per the terms of the agreement ARAMEX has committed to occupy the 23^rd floor in the Harbour Towers...

• September 9, 2007

  Global banking major BNP Paribas relocates its regional office to Bahrain Financial Harbour

  In a landmark announcement, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today confirmed it had signed a lease  Agreement with the global banking major, BNP Paribas. As per the terms of the agreement BNP Paribas has committed to an uptake of 5 floors...

• August 2, 2007

  Gulf International Investment Company to move offices to Harbour Towers at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  In a significant indication of the continued enthusiasm among local and regional companies to be part of the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) business community, the Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Gulf International Investment Company...

• July 17, 2007

  Bank Alfalah to locate its operations at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Pakistan-based, Bank Alfalah, a leading provider of a complete range of financial services, will be locating its operations in BFH....

• July 2, 2007

  Servcorp begins operations from Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced the commencement of operations of its first client, Servcorp, the provider of the world's finest serviced and virtual offices....

• June 12, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company Appoints Cluttons as Property Managers for the Financial Centre

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that it has appointed internationally renowned real estate consultants Cluttons as Property Managers for the Financial Centre at the US$ 3 billion Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH)....

• May 15, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour receives strong response for its retail centre

  Having already attracted key financial sector clients, Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that its retail centre, the Harbour Mall, located in the Financial Centre of the development, has received a very strong response from the market.

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• May 2, 2007

  His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister of Bahrain formally opens Phase I

  In one of the most eagerly awaited events of the region, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain today formally opened Phase I ‘The Financial Centre' of the region's first fully-integrated financial district, the US$ 3 billion Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). ...

• April 23, 2007

  Global Information Giant Reuters Group at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) today announced that Reuters Group, the leading global information company, has committed to an uptake of space in the Harbour Towers...

• April 16, 2007

  BFH Financial Centre formal opening ceremony scheduled for 2 May 2007: Event to host over 350 distinguished global banking professionals

  Day long formal opening ceremony titled ‘Enterprising Bahrain’ to be held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa...

• January 27, 2007

  European major, Dexia Asset Management at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Dexia Asset Management signs Agreement with Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company...

• January 16, 2007

  Jawad Business Group joins rapidly growing Bahrain Financial Harbour Family

  Diversified business group to significantly enhance lifestyle related infrastructure at the landmark Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH)...

• January 14, 2007

  Bahrain Financial Harbour appoints Nigel Gimbert as Senior Manager

  Brings to BFH nearly three decades of regional and international experience, the most recent being Facilities and Maintenance Manager for the Kingdom Centre in KSA...

2006

• December 28, 2006

  Bahrain Financial Harbour declared ‘Best Commercial Development in Bahrain

  IREF- ME 2006 Excellence in Real Estate Award lends credence to BFH’s aim of creating a complete financial city and a self contained community...

• December 11, 2006

  The World's Finest Serviced & Virtual Offices at Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Servcorp signs Heads of Agreement with Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company (BFHHC) to occupy one floor in the Harbour Towers in Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH)...

• December 4, 2006

  Iconic Centerpiece of BFH – 53 storey Harbour Towers to open for business in April 2007

  Gulf Finance House and Khaleeji Commercial Bank join rapidly growing roster of over 35 key financial sector and retail companies at BFH including MENA Telecom, DHL and Aramex...

• December 3, 2006

  BFH appoints Salwan Uchi as Senior Manager - Sales, Leasing and Marketing

  Mr. Uchi brings over 10 years of international Real Estate & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance and Retail expertise to BFH...

• November 26, 2006

  BFH technology blueprint unveiled

  Boasts of some of the regions most technologically advanced systems that are designed to ensure optimal security and enhance energy consumption savings......

• November 5, 2006

  Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company Appoints Cluttons as Main Agent for Bahrain Financial Harbour

  Financial Centre – Phase I of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) - construction progressing at rapid pace; completes 90 per cent development work...

• July 2, 2006

  Gulf Holding Company Launches US$ 450 Million “Villamar at the Harbour”

  “Villamar at the Harbour” will be Bahrain’s most advanced world class waterfront residential complex...

• June 27, 2006

  75% of the Development of the Financial Centre Completed

  Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) today announced that the development of the First Phase of the project...

• May 14, 2006

  Bahrain Financial Harbour re-enforces commitment to excellence: Supports 7 th Banker Middle East Awards

  Event held in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time under the patronage of Economic Development Board (EDB)...

• May 11, 2006

  BFH at Bahrain International Travel Expo 2006

  Delegates and visitors at the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) pavilion at Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE) 2006...

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