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Bank Profit Growth Continues at Arab Bank as Earnings, Loans, and Deposits Increase

Arab Bank Group reported strong financial results in early 2026. Bank profit growth continued through the first quarter. This performance reflected higher income and...

UAE-Bahrain Deal Signed to Boost Local Currency Use

The UAE Bahrain deal will enhance financial cooperation and promote local currency use in cross-border trade. UAE Bahrain deal signals growing regional economic collaboration....

Bank Profit Growth Continues at Arab Bank as Earnings, Loans, and Deposits Increase

Arab Bank Group reported strong financial results in early 2026. Bank profit growth continued through the first quarter. This performance reflected higher income and...

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Bank Profit Growth Continues at Arab Bank as Earnings, Loans, and Deposits Increase

Arab Bank Group reported strong financial results in early 2026. Bank profit growth continued through the first quarter. This performance reflected higher income and...

NBB and Bank of London and The Middle East Partner to Expand UK Property Finance for Gulf Investors

NBB BLME UK property finance collaboration marks a major step in expanding cross-border investment services. The National Bank of Bahrain has partnered with Bank...

UAE-Bahrain Deal Signed to Boost Local Currency Use

The UAE Bahrain deal will enhance financial cooperation and promote local currency use in cross-border trade. UAE Bahrain deal signals growing regional economic collaboration....

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Bahrain Boosts Financial Sector with Stronger Leadership Structure

Bahrain continues to focus on growth and leadership in its financial sector. In April 2025, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) held its second...

Bahrain Pushes Jobless Aid Rise Despite Government Warnings

Lawmakers in Bahrain continue to push for an unemployment support boost, despite strong opposition from the government. A new proposal aims to raise monthly...

CBB Sukuk Al Salam Securities Oversubscribed by 125%

Manama, Apr. 7 (BNA) – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced that its latest monthly issuance of Sukuk Al Salam Islamic securities was...

Bahrain Backs Startups and SMEs Through Innovation Drive

Bahrain continues to strengthen its support for local businesses with a fresh move. Al Salam Bank has signed a new agreement to empower Bahraini...

Bahrain Faces Economic Challenges While Pushing for Growth

Bahrain faces economic challenges as it works to strengthen its economy. The country once relied heavily on oil, but times are changing. The oil...

Bahrain’s Treasury Bills Oversubscribed by 234% in Latest Auction

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced that its monthly issue of Treasury Bills, worth BD 35 million, has been oversubscribed by 234%. This...

Oman and Bahrain Strengthen Bilateral Ties with 25 Agreements

Oman and Bahrain have signed 25 important agreements to strengthen their bilateral relationship. These agreements cover various sectors and were signed during the state...

Bahrain Faces Traffic Chaos After System Outage on King Fahd Causeway

Over the weekend, Bahrain experienced heavy traffic on the King Fahd Causeway due to a system outage. This outage temporarily halted e-government services in...

Bahrain Moves Forward with 2% Tax on Expat Remittances

Bahrain’s Parliament is preparing to vote on a 2% tax on expat remittances, aiming to strengthen the local economy. Supporters believe this step will reduce dependence on...

Bahrain: A Leading Financial Services Hub in the GCC

Bahrain is known as the financial capital of the GCC, boasting a strong financial services sector that includes 367 local, regional, and international institutions....

Bahrain: A Leading Financial Services Hub in the GCC 

Bahrain is recognized as the financial capital of the GCC, with a robust financial services sector that includes 367 local, regional, and global institutions. Positioned as...