NEWS
Politics
Bahrain-Egypt relations hailed
Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi received Cairo University Interna...
May 23rd, 2017
HRH Premier lauds Saudi Arabia's leading international role
The vivacious political and diplomatic moves led by Riyadh to protect peace and stability...
May 23rd, 2017
Economics
CBB Sukuk Al-Salam securities oversubscribed
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam I...
May 23rd, 2017
Bahrain business confidence index gains in Q2
The business confidence index in Bahrain has amounted to more than 19.91 positive points i...
May 23rd, 2017
Industry
Alba wins corporate governance award
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the Bahrain-based aluminium smelter, has won the Ethical Boardro...
May 23rd, 2017
Rolly-Royce showcases Bespoke at ladies-only event in Bahrain
Euro Motors, the sole authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Bahrain, recently sho...
May 23rd, 2017
Markets
BHB main index rises on Monday
The benchmark index of the Bahrain Bourse (BHB) closed Monday’s trading session 0.03% or 0...
May 23rd, 2017
Egypt hit by surprise interest rate hike, Qatar leads in Gulf
Egypt's stock market fell sharply in early trade on Monday after an unexpected move by the...
May 22nd, 2017
ANALYSIS
Politics
Bahrain’s ongoing political crisis threatens stability
Bahrain’s Shiite opposition was overwhelmingly nonviolent when unrest erupted in the archi...
May 22nd, 2017
Economics
Bahrain reserves tumble again, highlighting IMF spending warning
Bahrain has been unable to stem the decline in its foreign reserves as lower oil prices st...
May 8th, 2017
Industry
GCC luxury e-commerce to reach $1.5bn in 2021, says research
E-commerce sales will account for $1.5 billion of the Gulf’s high-end luxury segment withi...
May 15th, 2017
Markets
GCC bourses likely to rise on Trump’s visit – Analysts
The GCC stock markets are expected to see increased speculations on Sunday, in line with t...
May 21st, 2017
ECONOMY
Bahrain Economic Report March 2017
Strong growth in the third quarter of 2016 buoyed hopes that the kingdom would be able to withstand the impact of the fall in oil prices. It posted annualised growth…
RISK
Bahrain Risk Report March 2017
Concerns over Bahrain’s falling reserves have edged up at the turn of 2017. The fall to $2.2bn — the equivalent of just six weeks of import cover — has raised…
INDUSTRY
Bahrain Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals February 2017
Bahrain is a relatively small player in the global hydrocarbon extraction market with only .01% of the world’s proven reserves and limited natural gas reserves that are processed and used…
FDI
Middle East & North Africa Foreign Direct Investment January 2016
Even by the tumultuous standards of the MENA region, the past few years have been remarkably violent and destructive. The Syrian and Libyan economies have nearly entirely collapsed due to…
SME
Bahrain Small & Medium Enterprises February 2016
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are an integral part of Bahrain’s economic landscape. They account for over 70% of all private sector jobs, and nearly 30% of the country’s GDP.…
