The Royal Bahrain Concours has announced that Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, will renew and expand its partnership for the event’s 2026 edition, reinforcing its support for Bahrain’s growing profile as a destination for luxury, cultural and automotive experiences.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft, thus expanding its fleet to 46 aircraft as part of its fleet renewal and growth strategy. The aircraft incorporates advanced technologies designed to optimise performance and improve fuel efficiency.
Bahrain has achieved solid rankings across several key indicators in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with its startup ecosystem generating $1.6 billion in value, thanks to its agile startup ecosystem, which enables entrepreneurs to develop and test their ideas within a supportive environment.
Bahrain-based Seef Properties has signed an agreement with Mohammed Jalal Contracting to execute the main construction works within the Seef Mall - Seef District redevelopment project.
Bahrain was targeted by more than 36 Iranian drones this morning, Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has said.
Bahrain's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, it has been announced.
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said has postponed the launch of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters report said.
Bahrain’s tourism sector has seen strong growth since the “We Miss You” campaign, with increased GCC arrivals during Eid Al Adha. The Minister said the country is prepared for summer demand with expanded leisure offerings and regional promotions.
Bahrain aims to cement its global aviation hub status through a new Gulf Air–beOnd joint venture launching in December, combining Gulf Air’s extensive network with beOnd’s all-business-class, private-jet-style service to expand the ultra-premium travel segment.
Kanoo Museum, Bahrain’s first private family museum under Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) to strengthen cooperation across the cultural and museum sectors.
