Purpose - This paper aims to address two fundamental questions: (1) How has Bahrain's industrial policy evolved during the 21st century? and (2) what factors contribute to this evolution? Design/methodology/approach - Utilizing secondary data, this paper identifies key decision-makers...

This study examines the utilization of the K-means clustering method to analyze Bahrain's aluminum industry. In addition, this study emphasizes the importance of clustering in understanding productivity, quality, and competitiveness within the sector. Data collection involved rigorous cleaning...

Interest in CBDC is growing globally including in Bahrain, which has made considerable strides in the areas of payment service digitalization and fintech. While a CBDC could bring about various benefits, it may also imply risks. The analysis presented in this paper aims to assess some of these...