The Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) that is currently under construction installed the world’s first integrated wind turbine. This new building should launch as the "Kingdom’s leading mixed-use commercial development". It will have three integrated wind turbines. This is the first time anywhere in the world that large-scale wind turbines are part of a building. Lifting and installation of the turbine propellers began at the end of last week, and all turbines will be fully operational as soon as the building will be completed.

Bahrain's Financial Harbour (BFH) is currently one of the Middle East's most exciting property developments. This project is mainly designed for the international finance sector. The Harbour district covers 380,000 square metres in Bahrain's waterfront. It will offer high quality office spaces, luxurious residential accommodations, hotels, leisure and entertainment opportunities. BFH will be the confluence of the financial services sector in Bahrain, by aggregating and concentrating the currently locationally dispersed financial services sector into a dynamic purposely designed financial district.

Everybody always talks about Dubai (see posts), and its fabulous buildings and artificial islands, but few people talk about Bahrain. And they've learned from Dubai the key to success, when you have a lot of petrol money and you don't know where to invest it. As for Dubai, Bahrain is preparing its country for the post-petroleum period, and they are trying to bring tourists.