Bahrain

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 Energy, Oil & Gas

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 Miscellaneous

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 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

ARP expands Mideast digital asset wealth management offering

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

ARP Digital Holdings, a leading digital asset and investment firm in the Middle East, has partnered with DV Trading, a global liquidity provider with expertise in trading and Centaur Markets to expand digital asset wealth management opportunities for its clients globally.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain’s real GDP set for 3.3pc growth in 2026: IMF

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Despite tight financial conditions and regional uncertainty, Bahrain’s real GDP is likely to hit 2.9% in 2025. With the completion of refinery upgrades and robust services in tourism and finance, it is set to post a 3.3% growth in 2026, said a report by IMF.

Finance & Capital Market

Ithmaar Bank names new Head of Asset Management & RMU

Sun, 23 Nov 2025

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, has appointed Naif Alnasser as Head of Asset Management and Remedial Management Unit (RMU), reporting to Ithmaar Bank Chief Executive Officer, Maysan Almaskati.