Bahrain

Finance & Capital Market

Mastercard Strive program launched in Bahrain

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

The Bahrain Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the launch of the first Mastercard Strive Program, a global small business program, in Bahrain, on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum in Manama.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain awards tenders worth $3bn in first nine months of 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Bahrain’s government has awarded tenders worth $3 billion (BD1.155 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, government procurement regulator, the Tender Board, announced at the prestigious investment forum, Gateway Gulf 2025.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain launches $185m fund to support SMEs

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Bahrain has launched a new SME fund following the signing of strategic partnership agreements between Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), and Al Salam Bank.

Finance & Capital Market

NBB, BBK sign MoU to advance merger talks under clear framework

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance discussions regarding the potential merger under a clear and collaborative framework.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Capital A signs LOI to make Bahrain AirAsia’s Middle East hub

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Capital A Berhad signed a Letter of Intent with Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation to explore establishing the country as AirAsia’s Middle East hub, initiating a long-term partnership aimed at connecting ASEAN with one of the fastest-growing aviation regions.

Construction & Real Estate

Areen awards contract for premium Bahrain boulevard project

Sat, 29 Nov 2025

Areen Development has awarded the construction contract for its premium project - Boulevard Al Areen - to Al Hamad Contracting. The project features over 16,000 sq m of expansive retail space within a total built-up area of 120,000 sq m, offering modern residential options.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain inks deal to extend PPA for 950MW power plant

Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has signed an agreement to extend the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Al Ezzel Power Company, one of Bahrain’s independent power producers, for its key 950MW power plant in the Hidd region.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain lowers real estate investment needed for Golden Residency

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200,000 ($530,494) to BD130,000 ($344,821).

Construction & Real Estate

Eskan Bank inks deal to expand Bahrain housing finance options

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Bahrain's Eskan Bank has signed a collaborative agreement with seven commercial banks to activate the Tumooh Programme, a strategic step designed to expand housing finance options for the kingdom's citizens and boost the national housing ecosystem.

Finance & Capital Market

ila to reward new Gulf Air credit card customers with 9000 bonus miles

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Bahrain’s top digital mobile-only ila Bank, and national carrier Gulf Air have launched a limited campaign to reward new ila Gulf Air Credit Card customers with 9,000 bonus Falcon Flyer miles in bid to elevate customers travel experiences this festive season.