Bahrain

Energy, Oil & Gas Retail & Wholesale

Bahrain revises fuel prices for May

Sat, 02 May 2026

Bahrain's Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has announced fuel prices for the local market for May, in line with the approved pricing mechanism and reflecting global market changes.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SFME to host Bahrain energy efficiency roundtable

Tue, 19 May 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME),, with Tabreed Bahrain and Boston Consulting Group, will host a June 3 roundtable in Bahrain on advancing energy efficiency under the Kingdom’s National Energy Strategy.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air restores 75pc global network as travel demand rebounds

Mon, 18 May 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, India and Africa, thus reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through Bahrain.

Construction & Real Estate

Investcorp unit buys over $200m US industrial real estate portfolio

Mon, 18 May 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm based in Bahrain, has announced that one of its key units, Investcorp Capital, has acquired a diversified US industrial real estate portfolio worth $200 million. It comprises 19 industrial properties spanning over 1.4 million sq ft across DFW, Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Media & Promotion

Bahrain’s Fablemill joins Goldfinch to power Mideast film industry growth

Mon, 18 May 2026

Fablemill, a Bahraini production company, has joined forces with London-based Goldfinch International to launch a bold new platform supporting the growth of film, TV and creative industries in the region. It is tailored to help creative industries scale through smarter policy development and support for local creative projects.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Media & Promotion

Bahrain’s Fablemill joins Goldfinch to power Mideast film industry growth

Mon, 18 May 2026

Fablemill, a Bahraini production company, has joined forces with London-based Goldfinch International to launch a bold new platform supporting the growth of film, TV and creative industries in the region. It is tailored to help creative industries scale through smarter policy development and support for local creative projects.

Finance & Capital Market

American Express Middle East partners with Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre

Sun, 17 May 2026

American Express Middle East has announced a new partnership with Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, offering its card members a range of exclusive benefits and on-site activations designed to enhance the event experience at selected performances.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

VFS Global opens new Turkey visa centre in Bahrain

Sat, 16 May 2026

VFS Global has opened a new Türkiye Visa Application Centre in Manama, Bahrain, on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices in the Diplomatic Area, enhancing secure visa services for travellers.

Finance & Capital Market

GFH Bank's net profit up 16.5pc in Q1

Fri, 15 May 2026

GFH Bank, a leading dynamic bank in the GCC region, has reported a 16.5% growth in its net profit for the first quarter which rose to $35.1 million supported by growth across its core business lines despite the regional developments and heightened market uncertainty.

Finance & Capital Market

National Bank of Bahrain posts $54.6m Q1 net profit

Thu, 14 May 2026

National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of BHD20.6 million ($54.6 million) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 27% decrease from BHD28.1 million ($74.5 million) reported in the first quarter of 2025 or a 2% increase from the normalised 2025 profit of BHD20.2 million ($53.6 million).