Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, is gradually resuming flights, aiming to serve over 50 destinations by June 2026. Interim operations continue from King Fahd International Airport until April 30, following Bahrain’s airspace reopening.
Oman Air resumed flights to Dubai, Bahrain, and Khasab from 18 April, operating five weekly flights to Bahrain, four to Khasab, and daily Dubai services, with frequencies increasing as demand grows initially planned expansion
Bahrain’s gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices grew 3.5% YoY in 2025, driven by a 4.1% growth in non-oil activities, while oil activities declined slightly by 0.3%.
stc pay Bahrain, the kingdom's innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Payment Services (GPS), a Bahrain-based payment infrastructure provider and leading enabler of secure and innovative digital payment solutions.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that three utility firms are vying for the contract to develop 400kV and 220kV feeder cable works as part of the New Sitra Grid Substation project. The scope of work includes design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the feeder cables.
Al Baraka Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in Bahrain, has announced the election of its new Board of Directors and the appointment of Akram Yassin as Chairman of the board, succeeding Sabah Al Moayyed.
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced the launch of a loan deferral and liquidity support programme including a set of measures to support Bahrain’s economy and the financial sector.
Four urgent proposals aimed at easing economic pressure, protecting consumers and supporting food security due to the Iranian attacks were unanimously approved by Bahrain MPs yesterday and referred to the Cabinet for urgent review, a Gulf Daily News report said.
The proposed merger between Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) remains on track for potential completion this year, despite ongoing regional economic challenges, a Gulf Daily News report said.
Bahrain’s real estate market recorded strong growth in transaction activity in 2025, even as prices and rents declined across several segments, highlighting uneven performance across the property sector. The total transaction value jumped 51.6% to BD1.6 billion ($4.2 billion), hitting a new high in over a decade, said an expert.
