2026
• Gulf Catering launched as the Group’s dedicated hospitality and catering arm, serving a broad range of sectors across Bahrain such as hospitals, schools, universities, corporates and events.
• Regional expansion accelerated with the addition of three hotel management projects in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
• Definitive agreement signed for the acquisition of Truffle Hospitality, strengthening the Group’s position within the hospitality and food & beverage sector.
• Strategic collaboration established with RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, extending Gulf Catering’s presence within the education sector.
• International expansion advanced with the planned development of a luxury island resort in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, marking the Group’s first entry into the Indian Ocean region.
• Gulf Hotels Group was recognised among Bahrain’s Top 50 companies, receiving the “Regional Expansion Enhancing Hospitality Leadership” award for its growth strategy and contribution to the hospitality sector.
• Gulf Catering further expanded its presence in the education sector through an agreement with Royal University for Women.
• Gulf Hotels Group became the first hospitality group to adopt Conserving Bounties Society’s new surplus food management model, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Gulf Catering strengthened its presence in the corporate and institutional sectors through a strategic partnership with Kanoo Real Estate, further expanding its services in the Diplomatic Area.
• International expansion advanced with a strategic partnership with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop the Silva Gigiri Hotel & Residence in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the Group’s second hotel management project in East Africa.
• Gulf Hotels Group reaffirmed its support for Bahrain Mobility International Centre through a visit by the Group’s CEO, reinforcing its commitment to initiatives that empower people with disabilities and promote greater inclusion in society.
• Gulf Hotels Group supported the “Back to School” programme in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation for the second consecutive year, contributing to efforts to prepare students for the new academic year.
• Gulf Catering signed a strategic catering agreement with Al Rawabi School, reinforcing its commitment to quality, food safety, and strong community partnerships.
• Gulf Hotels Group reopened China Garden at Gulf Hotel Bahrain following a full renovation, as part of a broader renovation plan across the hotel’s dining portfolio, alongside the recent renovations of Takht Jamsheed and Café Délice.