Does the slow pace of UK fintech regulation mean we’re falling behind new challenger hubs like Bahrain? The UK established a banking system in the late seventeenth century. In the Middle East, and in …
Bahrain: Three expats arrested for stealing jewellery
Three expatriate residents in Bahrain have been arrested for stealing BD 2.3 million worth of gold jewellery in Juffair neighbourhood in Bahraini capital Manama, local media reported. The suspects, …
Bahraini journalist says colleagues are bullied for supporting Israel
Ahmed AlSayed, who plans to head the first-ever delegation of journalists from Bahrain to Israel this year, has herself come under attack for her support for the Abraham Accords.
Work in full swing on $1.1bln Bahrain airport terminal project
The second phase work, which is progressing as per schedule, is taking place in the eastern part of the existing airport …
Conrad Hotels & Resorts to open residences in Bahrain
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is set to open residences at Bahrain Financial Harbour. Coming to First Energy Bank Tower on the northern shore of Manama in 2022, it will be the first fully residential luxury …
King of Bahrain Congratulates King Salman on 41st GCC Summit’s Success
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain sent a cable of congratulation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the success of the 41st Summit of …
Arab states agree to end three-year boycott of Qatar
Reconciliation with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE includes a non-aggression pact …
Qatar and Saudi Arabia officially end three-year feud at GCC summit
which comprises Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi crown prince rather than his father, King Salman. Meanwhile, Qatar’s finance minister …
Qatar and Saudi Arabia officially end three-year feud at GCC summit
which comprises Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi crown prince rather than his father, King Salman. Meanwhile, Qatar’s finance minister …
Finance Ministry publishes Q3 2020 Bahrain Economic Quarterly report
The Ministry of Finance and National Economy today published the Q3 2020 Bahrain Economic Quarterly report for the Kingdom of Bahrain on the Ministry’s website ( The report reflects the state of the …