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The British School of Bahrain, celebrating its 30th anniversary, has announced an ambitious new campus for its senior school students
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) has unveiled plans for a new, purposebuilt Senior School campus, slated to open in the 2026/2027 academic year. Located near the current site and adjacent to Al Liwan Commercial Centre, the project marks a significant expansion for one of Bahrain’s leading educational institutions.
The launch comes as the school celebrates 30 years of delivering premium British education in Bahrain. In collaboration with Global Education consultants and leading architectural firm MSCEB, the campus has been designed to educate students from Year 10 through to Year 13.
This next-generation facility will feature thoughtfully designed classrooms to support a range of learning styles, purpose-built study areas for independent and collaborative learning, and cutting-edge technology including the integration of Inspired AI, Inspired Education’s pioneering artificial
intelligence platform to boost learning outcomes.
Students will also benefit from exceptional extra-curricular and performance facilities, including a FIFA-standard football pitch, athletics track, multi-purpose sports hall, an
8-lane indoor swimming pool, and an acoustically engineered 800 sqm auditorium with seating for an audience of over 500.
Nadim M. Nsouli, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Inspired Education, commented: “The new BSB campus aligns with Inspired’s vision of providing its students with a premium education in state-of-the-art facilities demonstrating our commitment to excellence in academics, sports and the creative and performing arts.”
“This is more than a new building. It is a meaningful investment in the future of our students,” said Executive Headteacher Liz Stanley. “As we celebrate three decades of shaping young minds, this next chapter enables us to reimagine what senior education can be. We are creating an environment that inspires ambition, encourages independence, and equips every student to thrive in an ever-changing world.”
With the relocation of Years 10–13 to the new Senior School, the original
campus will become a dedicated centre for students from Nursery through to Year 9.
This transformation allows BSB to reimagine its original campus into a vast, state-of-the-art learning environment tailored specifically for younger students, with age-appropriate innovation, care, and creativity at its heart.
This will create one of the most advanced Junior and Middle School campuses in the country, a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can develop curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
The BMW M2 stays true to the brand’s identity. Even with changes in design over time, there’s something instantly recognisable about the marque’s DNA.
The BMW M2 is compact, powerful, and full of character. It delivers performance that’s easy to enjoy on both city roads and open highways. The latest version brings a few design updates while keeping the strong performance and character that define the M series.
Exterior: Sporty and Confident
The facelift is minor but definitely worth noticing. A large front vent, paired with two functional side intakes, gives the car a more aggressive look.
The shape remains compact and purposeful, with extended side skirts, wide wheel arches, and staggered alloy wheels – 19-inch at the front and 20inch at the rear. Red brake callipers and M-style mirrors complete the car’s bold appearance.
Interior: Focused and Functional
Inside, the M2 feels every bit like a driver’s car. M-colour details appear across the cabin, from the stitching and the doors to the steering wheel and the seat belts. Two digital displays provide a modern, clean interface for driving data
and controls.
The optional M Carbon bucket seats are built for performance but offer enough comfort for daily use. They provide strong support and are compatible with multi-point harnesses, making them suitable for track days as well as regular driving.
Performance: Power with Precision
The M2 is powered by a 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine that produces 480 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It accelerates from
0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds when paired with the M Steptronic transmission. For driving enthusiasts looking for the stick-shift thrill, a 6-speed manual gearbox is also available, which adds a more connected feel behind the wheel.
With rear-wheel drive, Adaptive M Suspension, and an Active M Differential, the M2 offers sharp handling and excellent road feedback. It’s engineered to deliver a responsive and engaging driving experience.
For those in Bahrain looking for a high-performance coupe with real presence and precision, the M2 is a strong and stylish option.
To learn more about the BMW M2, contact Euro Motors at +973 17750750 orvisitthedealershipinManama.
Porsche Centre Bahrain invited enthusiasts to experience the all-electric Macan and Taycan on a scenic coastal drive - combining performance, innovation, and hospitality.
Porsche Centre Bahrain recently hosted an electric driving experience showcasing the latest electric range models, the Macan BEV and the Taycan. The brand’s clients were invited for a scenic drive from the Porsche Centre to the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain, where they got the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving Porsche’s cutting-edge electric vehicles.
The drive gave participants a chance to truly feel what sets Porsche apart — the seamless blend of power, control, and refined comfort that defines the brand’s signature driving experience.
at the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain
After reaching the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain, guests sat down to a relaxed meal — a chance to unwind, swap stories from the drive, and share
impressions of Porsche’s electric lineup. On the way back, the experience took a new turn with a vehicle swap, allowing everyone to get behind the wheel of both the Macan and Taycan for a well-rounded taste of Porsche’s electric future.
The event showcased Porsche’s commitment to sustainability through its electric range while also emphasising the brand’s focus on
delivering memorable, experiencedriven moments for its clients. Feedback from participants was resoundingly positive, reflecting a clear interest in the future of electric mobility within the Porsche lineup.
Porsche Centre Bahrain plans to host more events like this in the future, creating opportunities to connect with the community and highlight what its vehicles can truly do.
Fordetailsonupcomingexperiences and model launches, visit the Porsche CentreBahrainwebsite.Forenquiries about the brand’s all-electric models, visit Porsche Centre Bahrain in Sitra or contact ( +973) 17459911.
In a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic relations, GCC citizens are now eligible for visa-free travel to China for a year, starting this June.
China has announced that it will implement a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Bahrain, alongside Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait. The announcement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning during a press briefing on Wednesday.
The visa exemption, taking effect from 9 June 2025, will remain valid for a period of one year. Under this policy, citizens of Bahrain can enter
China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, and transit.
This decision marks a major step forward in strengthening BahrainChina bilateral relations and further reflects China’s growing commitment to enhancing cooperation with Gulf nations. It also opens new avenues for Bahraini entrepreneurs, tourists, and students seeking greater access to the
Chinese market and culture.
With this latest inclusion, all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries now enjoy visa-free access to China. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar were granted the exemption earlier in 2018. According to Mao Ning, this complete visa-free coverage underscores China’s strategic approach to deepening partnerships with the GCC bloc.
