Bahrain

Construction & Real Estate

Al Baraka seals housing finance agreement with Eskan Bank

Mon, 04 May 2026

Al Baraka, a leading Islamic bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced that it has signed the third addendum to the housing finance programmes agreement with Eskan Bank. This step incorporates the “Sale of Residential Units Prior to Completion” programme under the framework of their joint co-operation.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain invites prequalification bids for International Sports City project - Phase 1A

Tue, 26 May 2026

Bahrain’s Ministry of Works has launched a prequalification process for contractors for Phase 1A of the planned Bahrain International Sports City project, paving the way for the construction of a major new sports stadium and associated infrastructure in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

New 3.4km road opened in Bahrain

Tue, 26 May 2026

Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has inaugurated Shaikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa Avenue, linking Hunainiyah Avenue and Al Muaskar Highway in Riffa.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain hotels see strong Eid Al Adha demand from GCC travellers

Mon, 25 May 2026

Hotels in Bahrain are seeing strong Eid Al Adha demand, driven by GCC family travel. Hospitality officials report a return to near-normal activity, with staycation packages and curated experiences focused on family relaxation.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain's Mumtalakat reports record profits of $1.579bn for 2025

Mon, 25 May 2026

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced another record year reflecting the strong performance of its portfolio companies and the successful implementation of the group’s strategy.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain trade balance deficit down in Q1

Sun, 24 May 2026

The value Bahrain’s non-oil imports decreased by 17% and non-oil of exports (national origin) decreased by 10% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Foreign Trade report released by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air boosts Airbus fleet with its 45th A320neo aircraft

Sat, 23 May 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it has welcomed an additional Airbus A320neo to its fleet, located at Bahrain International Airport. The delivery is the 45th aircraft in the flag-carrier's fleet and represents continued momentum in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain suspends entry of non-Bahraini travellers from ebola-hit countries

Wed, 20 May 2026

Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced the suspension of entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving in the kingdom from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda on all flights from Tuesday, May 19.

Energy, Oil & Gas Retail & Wholesale

Bahrain revises fuel prices for May

Sat, 02 May 2026

Bahrain's Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has announced fuel prices for the local market for May, in line with the approved pricing mechanism and reflecting global market changes.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SFME to host Bahrain energy efficiency roundtable

Tue, 19 May 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME),, with Tabreed Bahrain and Boston Consulting Group, will host a June 3 roundtable in Bahrain on advancing energy efficiency under the Kingdom’s National Energy Strategy.