Bahrain

January 28, 2026

Gulf Air to offer Starlink internet on flights from mid-2026

Bahrain’s flag carrier Gulf Air will roll out Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026.  The Gulf state approved the launch of Starlink, the […]
January 14, 2026

Bahrain’s Arcapita acquires data centre in US

Arcapita Group, the Bahrain-based global private equity company, has acquired a 21 megawatt data centre in the United States, with plans to expand total capacity to […]
January 14, 2026

TotalEnergies forms Middle East trading venture with Bapco

French oil major TotalEnergies has formed a 50-50 joint venture with Bahrain’s Bapco Energies called BxT Trading. The Middle East-focused venture will trade in relation to products […]
January 12, 2026

Bahrain approves launch of Elon Musk’s Starlink

Bahrain has approved the launch of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by US billionaire Elon Musk. The service will be launched by Sama X, an […]
January 6, 2026

Bahrain banks move closer to merger

BBK and NBB in potential tie-up Due diligence initiated Move would create ‘national champion’ Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has moved closer to a potential […]
January 6, 2026

Bahrain economy grows in third quarter of 2025

Bahrain’s economy expanded by 4 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, supported by growth in both the oil and non-oil sectors, the […]
December 30, 2025

Bahrain approves fiscal reforms to rein in debt

Corporate tax to be introduced Higher fuel prices for businesses Debt forecast at 140% of GDP by 2028 Bahrain has approved fiscal measures intended to boost […]
December 26, 2025

Bahrain’s Silah Gulf to sell 30% stake in IPO

Silah Gulf, an outsourcing company owned by a unit of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, plans to sell a 30 percent stake in the company through […]
December 22, 2025

Bahrain considers its options to strengthen public finances

Considering tax and fee changes S&P lowered Bahrain’s rating Citizen subsidies still important Bahrain’s parliament and heavily indebted government are moving toward a new package of […]
[elementor-template id="6822"]
close-link