NEWS
Politics
Bahrain condemns terrorist attacks in Finland, Russia
Bahrain has condemned the two stabbing attacks that took place in Surgut in Russia and Tur...
August 20th, 2017
US criticises Saudi Arabia, Bahrain for lack of religious freedom
US President Donald Trump's administration says the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL...
August 20th, 2017
Economics
Bahrain firms urged to take part in Russia food show
Food and Agriculture Committee at Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has call...
August 18th, 2017
Ministry holds open day in Duraz
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development today held an Open Day for the Duraz village...
August 14th, 2017
Industry
Al Salam, BIBF partner for staff training programme
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has partnered with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIB...
August 16th, 2017
GFH posts US$62 m as first half net profit
GFH Financial Group (“GFH”) announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of US$62.1...
August 15th, 2017
Markets
Bahrain Bourse daily trading performance
Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,322.78 points marking a decrease of 1.50 points be...
August 14th, 2017
Bahrain Bourse daily trading performance
Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,319.97 points marking a decrease of 2.61 points be...
August 8th, 2017
ANALYSIS
Politics
Morocco well positioned to mediate the Gulf crisis
King Salman’s visit to Morocco beginning July 24 comes amid an unprecedented diplomatic cr...
July 26th, 2017
Economics
Will the GCC’s new taxes bolster revenues away from oil?
Governments across the GCC are planning to impose taxes in an attempt to boost revenues fo...
June 5th, 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 await new liquidity to recover – Analysts
The GCC stock markets need the entry of new liquidity on Monday to be able to break above ...
August 8th, 2017
ECONOMY
Bahrain Economic Report June 2017
Growth accelerates in face of oil slowdown The Bahraini economy expanded by 3% in 2016 as a slowdown in the hydrocarbon sector was offset by stronger growth in the rest…
RISK
Bahrain Risk Report June 2017
The sustained low level of world oil prices into 2016 has cast a shadow over the outlook for economic growth, the fiscal balance, and the external balance in Bahrain. Growth…
INDUSTRY
Bahrain Banking, Finance & Insurance June 2017
Bahrain’s financial sector, consisting of conventional as well as Islamic banking and insurance institutions, is often lauded as one of the most developed in the Middle East and North Africa…
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.…
