Bahrain

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air unveils new Falcon Gold amenity kit with Payot

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has introduced a new Falcon Gold Business Class amenity kit in collaboration with French skincare Brand Payot, enhancing its premium onboard offering.

Construction & Real Estate

Naseej starts infrastructure works for Amwaj Avenue

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Naseej, a leading integrated real estate development and infrastructure company headquartered in Bahrain, has announced the groundbreaking of the infrastructure works for Amwaj Avenue, located at the entrance to Amwaj Islands in the Muharraq Governorate.

IT & Telecommunications

INFINIOS goes live with Mastercard on Stablecoin settlement

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

INFINIOS, the Bahrain‑based digital financial infrastructure company, today announced that it is officially live with Mastercard on stablecoin settlement, marking a major milestone in the evolution of regulated digital payments in the Middle East.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain’s non-oil economy expands despite Hormuz shock

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Bahrain’s non-oil economy continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026 despite the sharp disruption to oil exports caused by restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The non-oil activities played a pivotal role contributing 90.1% to GDP at constant prices during Q1.

Construction & Real Estate

Parkin teams up with Amakin to explore Bahrain smart parking opportunities

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Parkin, a leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has signed an agreement with Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) to establish a framework for collaboration across parking technologies, digital mobility services and regional business development.

IT & Telecommunications

stc Bahrain appoints new Chief Digital, Customer Experience Officer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has appointed Khalid Alia as Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer, as part of the company’s strategy to accelerate its digital growth and deliver more seamless, customer-centric experiences.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahrain announces August fuel prices

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Bahrain's Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has set August fuel prices, effective August 2, reflecting global market changes, while maintaining diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen and reaffirming its commitment to balanced pricing in line with economic conditions.

Lifestyle

Mazad brings new curated collection of high-end luxury to auction

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Mazad, Bahrain’s leading digital auction and marketplace platform and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has launche a new curated collection bringing various luxury names to the auction platform.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

John Crane wins major deal to strengthen reliability of pumps at Bahrain refinery

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group, has renewed a long-term agreement to improve equipment reliability at a major refinery in Bahrain.

Construction & Real Estate Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba boosts Bahrainisation with two key management promotions

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced two key promotions in managerial section - S. Abbas S. Baqer has been named Manager Calciner & Marine, while Ali Aseeri has been elevated to the post of Manager Engineering & Projects.