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MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: The nine months ongoing US-Iran war has exposed security vulnerabilities of the GCC, and experts say Gulf States must plan for a more volatile future. Iran launched more than 6,000 ballistic missiles and drones against 12 countries before the 8 April 2026 ceasefire. This came as a new Strategic Dossier from […]
Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: Bahrain’s retail banks total private deposits increased to reach BD 14.6 billion at the end of August 2026, an increase of 8 per cent compared to the end of August 2025. This came as the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) held board of directors third meeting for the year 2026, led […]
Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: Building on the success of its 2025 edition, which saw a record total of more than US$17 billion in investment deals and partnerships, Gateway Gulf 2026 is set to open on November 1. The forum will provide a distinctive platform for global leaders to discuss investment opportunities, challenges and policy frameworks, […]
Manama: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of innovative Islamic financial solutions for simplifying money matters in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has won the “Best Bank for Customer Service” award at the MEED Banking Excellence Awards 2026 for the Middle East and North Africa. The recognition reflects the Bank’s commitment to delivering an integrated […]
Muharraq: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of “Gulf Air Gardens,” its largest green project at the airline’s headquarters, spanning an area of 2,900 square metres. Launched in conjunction with National Tree Week, the garden is scheduled to open in November 2026, reflecting the airline’s commitment to […]
Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: The Kingdom of Bahrain, which is strategically located and serves as a gateway to $2.4 trillion GCC economy, will welcome ministers and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place on 1-2 November 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. […]
Manama: Bahrain and Germany enjoy a long-established relationship, supported by strong commercial ties and opportunities for further collaboration, with bilateral trade reaching USD 573 million in 2025, while German foreign direct investment stock in Bahrain exceeded USD 160 million as of 2025, reflecting the depth of business and investment ties between the two countries. Further […]
MANAMA: Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in strategic partnership with Fujifilm Middle East, has inaugurated advanced AI-powered MRI and CT imaging technology at Al Hilal Premier Hospital in Salmaniya, marking a significant milestone in diagnostic imaging services in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Regulatory Authority […]
Muharraq: Middle East’s advanced aviation infrastructure, strategic location and established hub networks remain key competitive advantages that strengthen the sector’s position and support opportunities for further growth and development. Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Martin Gauss, who participated in a keynote panel titled “Navigating Turbulence: Middle East Airlines, Airports, and Tourism Strategies for Recovery” at […]
MANAMA: Arab Financial Services (AFS) launches AFS Pro Tap to Pay on iPhone in Bahrain at an event attended by officials, executives, merchants, and strategic partners. The launch marks another milestone in AFS’s commitment to advancing digital payments and empowering the community with seamless, secure, and convenient payment solutions.
Manama: Zain Bahrain reported a total profit, attributable to the shareholders, of BD 4.27 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, representing a 2.2% increase from BD 4.18 million in the same period as in 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to 12 fils, up from 11 fils in the same […]
Guildhall, London, UK: The UK-GCC trade reached £53 billion in 2025 and Gulf sovereign investors deployed nearly $54 billion globally in the first half of 2026, the foundations for deeper investment cooperation are substantial. This came as The Business Year hosted the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue at Guildhall in London, bringing together senior representatives from government, […]
MANAMA: The attack on Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam claimed a life of an expatriate resident and eight others were injured on late Wednesday, Saudi civil aviation authorities announced. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that the victims sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe and were immediately […]
Al Sakhir, Mahmood Rafique, Editor: The Kingdom of Bahrain is on the right track on embracing the financial technology and necessary regulations in pursuit of rapidly changing financial landscape reinforces its position as a leading banking hub in the region. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the Fintech Forward 2026, Jess Houlgrave CEO, […]
Al Sakhir: Bahrain Bourse, a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has participated in Fintech Forward 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor of the forum, held at Exhibition World Bahrain under the theme “Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure”. During Fintech Forward 2026, Bahrain Bourse showcased The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026, the […]
