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Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain's CBB keeps overnight interest rate unchanged at 4.25%

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced its decision to maintain the overnight deposit interest rate unchanged at 4.25%. This comes following a review by CBB to maintain the kingdom's monetary and financial stability in the light of global financial market developments.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE waives $227m interest on loans owed by retirees

Tue, 26 May 2026

The UAE's Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with several UAE banks, has waived more than AED834 million ($227.09 million) in interest accrued on loans owed by 2,339 low-income retirees across the country.