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Maersk Introduces New Surcharge for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk surcharge measures have taken effect as the global shipping company introduces new fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

stc pay and PIE Launch QR Payment Service Across Bahrain’s POS Network to Support Cashless Transactions

stc pay QR is expanding across Bahrain following a new partnership between stc pay Bahrain and Payment International Enterprise (PIE). The collaboration introduces QR...

Maersk Introduces New Surcharge for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk surcharge measures have taken effect as the global shipping company introduces new fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

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Maersk Introduces New Surcharge for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk surcharge measures have taken effect as the global shipping company introduces new fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

NBB Enhances Trade Finance and Treasury Services for Bahrain Companies

NBB trade finance continues supporting Bahraini businesses as the National Bank of Bahrain expands cross-border financing, treasury services, and international partnerships. The bank says...

stc pay and PIE Launch QR Payment Service Across Bahrain’s POS Network to Support Cashless Transactions

stc pay QR is expanding across Bahrain following a new partnership between stc pay Bahrain and Payment International Enterprise (PIE). The collaboration introduces QR...

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Bahrain Banking Sector Shows Strong Resilience

Bahrain’s banking sector has shown remarkable growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, outpacing many of its GCC peers. Bahrain banking sector growth. Despite...

Bahrain Government Development Bond Oversubscription Reaches 308%

The Central Bank of Bahrain revealed a strong outcome for the latest Bahrain Government Development Bonds issue. Investors responded with high enthusiasm, oversubscribing the...

Bahrain Chamber Urges Unified Arab Economic Action for Sustainable Growth

The Bahrain Chamber is urging unified Arab economic action to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing global economy. At the 51st Arab...

Bahrain Hosts Workshop on Climate Action in Islamic Finance

Bahrain is stepping up its efforts to promote climate action in Islamic finance. Recently, the country launched a two-day technical workshop aimed at strengthening...

Bahrain Launches Anti-Money Laundering Training to Strengthen Banking Sector

Bahrain takes a strong step in financial security by launching a new AML training Bahrain platform. This initiative helps bank staff detect crime and...

Strengthening Bahrain’s Financial Sector with New CBB Structure

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) took major steps toward strengthening Bahrain’s financial sector during its second Board meeting. The meeting, held in Manama...

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...