Bahrain’s economy is likely to contract by 3.6 per cent this year, however government stimulus measures should provide support, Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Governor Rasheed Al Maraj has said .
Three virus death, 519 new Covid-19 cases registered in Bahrain on Tuesday
Bahrain yesterday recorded 519 new cases of Covid-19, alongside 403 recoveries and three fatalities. One Bahraini woman aged 34 and two male expatriates aged, 60 and 57 died yesterday, taking the toll …
Zain Bahrain launches 5G commercial services
This commercial launch in Bahrain follows the launch of 5G services in Zain Kuwait and Zain Saudi Arabia last year, said the statement from Zain. The new 5G service will enable customers to benefit …
New help for businesses in Bahrain
Manama: Bahrain’s businesses hardest hit by the coronavirus downturn have been given a three-month extended reprieve. The government stepped in to shoulder 50 per cent of the salaries of insured …
Bahrain to pay 50% of salaries of private sector staff
The extension of stimulus measures, announced by the kingdom’s Minister of Finance and National Economy … Al Khalifa added: “Until such time as we can return Bahrain to delivering strong and …
Bahrain extends stimulus for private sector, citizens
MANAMA: Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa … stimulus measures following consultation with the legislative authority and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Formula One team McLaren takes £150 million loan from Bahrain
Supercar manufacturer McLaren, which includes the Formula One team, has secured a £150 million loan facility with the National Bank of Bahrain, according to Reuters. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the …
Bahrain prostitutes attempt to get intel. from US sailors – US Navy
The report noted that the claims of intelligence gathering by Bahrain prostitutes came from a a human trafficking training recording for US Navy service members arriving in the country.
McLaren Saved by Cash Injection from Bahrain, Will Restart Production Soon
The much-needed financial aid comes as the company prepares to restart production that had been waylaid during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19: Bahrain reports 438 new coronavirus cases
Bahrain has reported 438 new cases of coronavirus, taking the overall number of confirmed infections in the kingdom to 25,705, the Ministry of Health reported earlier today. The new cases were …