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First Bahrain Unveils Majaal – the Kingdoms First SME-Focused Warehousing and Logistics Company

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Majaal Warehouse Co., the region’s first small to medium enterprises (SME) focused warehousing and logistics company. Majaal will be the operating company to manage First Bahrain’s inaugural project located at the Bahrain Investment Wharf. The new company was unveiled at a grand ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa in the presence of First Bahrain‘s Chairman Mr. Salah Ahmed Al-Wuhaib, principal shareholders, guests, media representatives and the management team of First Bahrain.

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First Bahrain Appoint DTZ as Leasing Agents For 716, 000 Square Feet Warehousing project

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of DTZ, one of the largest, diversified real estate services companies as exclusive leasing agent for its 716,000 sq ft, warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW). DTZ will be spearheading the marketing of the region’s first, USD 45 million small to medium enterprises (SME) focused integrated warehousing and logistics development, the first phase of which is scheduled to be completed by December 2009.

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First Bahrain Warehouse Development Reaches Key Construction Milestone

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the achievement of a significant milestone, being the completion of 50% of the construction of the company’s logistics and warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW). Main construction work of the project is being undertaken by Abdullah H. Al Darazi & Sons, who are working on schedule to complete the project on time by December 2009. Tenants are expected to be able to occupy the buildings from 1 January 2010.

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First Bahrain appoints 4SPOTS as web consultant

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of 4SPOTS to build the website for its warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW). 4SPOTS, a leading web design and development company, has been operating for over four years and has developed award winning websites for a wide range of prestigious companies including, MenaTelecom, Bahrain Islamic Bank, and National commercial Bank.

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First Bahrain Appoint Unisono as strategic Brand Consultants

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of Unisono as strategic brand consultants for its warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), which is conceived due to a clear shortage of quality warehouse space in the Kingdom. Unisono has been operating in the Gulf region for over three years, and has created award winning brands which are well known in Bahrain, including Bahrain National Insurance Company, Automo, Ijara, and HPC (Hidd Power Company). Most recently, Unisono has been appointed as the global rebranding partner for Cityscape.

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First Bahrain Appoint Unisono as strategic Brand Consultants

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of Unisono as strategic brand consultants for its warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), which is conceived due to a clear shortage of quality warehouse space in the Kingdom. Unisono has been operating in the Gulf region for over three years, and has created award winning brands which are well known in Bahrain, including Bahrain National Insurance Company, Automo, Ijara, and HPC (Hidd Power Company). Most recently, Unisono has been appointed as the global rebranding partner for Cityscape.

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Construction commences on First Bahrains USD 45 Million warehousing development at BIWs

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 716,000 square feet logistics and warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW). The first phase of the USD 45 million development, funded in part through debt secured from Kuwait Finance House, is now under construction. The contractor, Abdullah H. Al Darazi & Sons, is pursuing an aggressive schedule to complete the work prior to the end of 2009 with the entire project due for completion in 18 months.

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First Bahrain appoints Baker Wilkins & Smith (BWS) Middle East as Cost Consultants

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of Baker Wilkins and Smith (BWS) Middle East as its cost consultants for its warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), which is conceived due to a clear shortage of quality warehouse space in the Kingdom, especially in the region surrounding the new Shaikh Khalifa Port. The move to appoint BWS Middle East comes as part of First Bahrain’s proactive approach to cost management and quality control, measures that have resulted in the company maintaining strong financial performance despite the global economic downturn.

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First Bahrain announces contracting deal for USD 45 Million warehousing development at BIW

First Bahrain, an innovative regional real estate developer, today announced the appointment of Abdullah H. Al Darazi & Sons Co. as the main contractor for the construction of its warehousing project at the Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), which is conceived due to a clear shortage of quality warehouse space in the Kingdom, especially in the region surrounding the new Shaikh Khalifa Port.