Bahrain

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain targets GCC families with tourism push

Thu, 14 May 2026

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a campaign promoting Bahrain’s concerts, festivals, family attractions, sports and shopping experiences, aiming to attract GCC visitors seeking entertainment-filled weekend breaks and short regional getaways.

Lifestyle Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

New indoor destination Leo & Loona Kids Park opens in Bahrain

Thu, 14 May 2026

Leo & Loona Kids Park has opened at The Avenues Mall Bahrain, introducing one of the region’s leading indoor family entertainment concepts to the Kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain issues public tender for strategic highway project

Wed, 13 May 2026

A major multi-million dinar upgrade of one of Bahrain’s busiest transport corridors – Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Highway – has entered the tender stage after royal ratification of its financing agreement.

Finance & Capital Market

Bank ABC reports $52m net profit attributable to shareholders in Q1

Wed, 13 May 2026

Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) today delivered a resilient start to 2026, reporting a first quarter net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent of $52 million.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba Q1 net profit jumps 316% to $200.3m

Wed, 13 May 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has reported a profit attributable to equity holders of BD75.3 million ($200.3 million) for the first quarter of 2026, up 316% year-over-year (YoY), versus BD18.1 million ($48.2 million) for the same period in 2025.

Finance & Capital Market

Ithmaar Bank reports improved Q1 net profit attributable to shareholders

Wed, 13 May 2026

Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, has reported improved net profit attributable to equity holders for the first quarter of the year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air introduces first Starlink equipped flight

Wed, 13 May 2026

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced a milestone in its inflight connectivity programme with the launch of its first Starlink-equipped commercial flight.

Lifestyle Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dividend Gate Capital to launch Bahrain’s first indoor ski academy

Wed, 13 May 2026

Dividend Gate Capital, Bahrain-based private equity firm, plans first indoor ski academy with international partner, responding to rising skiing popularity among Bahrainis and GCC families, driven by increased winter travel to Europe and other destinations.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

DHL Express signs Bahrain SAF offtake agreement with SAF One

Tue, 12 May 2026

DHL Express signed a 10-year offtake agreement with SAF One to source 250,000 metric tonnes of SAF from Bahrain starting in 2028, integrating the Middle East’s first SAF facility into DHL’s global network and supporting its 2030 sustainability targets.

Miscellaneous

Bahrain busts group linked to Iran's IRGC

Sun, 10 May 2026

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced that security authorities had uncovered a group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih.