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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 Boosts Aviation Safety with Digital Services

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has introduced digital services for aircraft maintenance. The new system covers certificate issuance, renewal, and amendment. This initiative...

Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions Challenge Gulf Economic Transformation

Escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran have put the Persian Gulf on high alert. In February 2026, President Donald Trump indicated a “locked and...

Arla Foods Invests $60 Million To Expand Bahrain Dairy Facility

Arla Foods announced a major expansion of its facility in Bahrain’s International Investment Park. The investment adds 8,000 square meters to the company’s largest...

Bahrain Boosts Support for First Homes with Higher Electricity Subsidy

Bahrain electricity subsidy policy entered a new phase as authorities expanded support for citizens’ first homes across the kingdom. Bahrain electricity subsidy changes signal...

Bahrain Extends Support to Businesses Facing Bankruptcy

Manama – The Bahraini government confirmed that the ongoing Bahrain Business Support programs provide a safety net for companies and factories facing financial challenges. Authorities stressed...

Bahrain Secures Two Top Roles in International Sport for All Federation

Manama – Bahrain wins seats in the International Sport for All Federation (ISFAF), achieving a rare dual leadership victory during the federation’s annual congress...

Bahrain Sunni Endowments Council Boosts Community Projects with New Mosque

The Sunni Endowments Council has signed a landmark agreement to launch a mosque construction project in Muharraq Governorate. The Mosque Construction Project highlights Bahrain’s...

SCW Chief Honoured for Sustainability Leadership in MENA

Lulwa bint Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women, received the 2025 Sustainability Shield. This recognition celebrates her selection among...

Bahrain Tender Board Boosts Supplier Engagement with Over 575,000 Notifications

Bahrain’s Tender Board sent over 575,000 electronic notifications to suppliers and contractors in 2025. Electronic notifications have become a key tool for improving transparency...

Bahrain Strengthens UAE Ties at Mohammed bin Zayed Nature Reserve

Bahrain-UAE cooperation received a major boost as Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, met Fahad Mohammed Salem Kardous Al...

Bahrain Tourism Minister Visits Farmers’ Market at Ritz-Carlton

Bahrain’s Tourism Minister, Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, recently visited the Bahrain Farmers Market at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The market operates annually for six...

Bahrain MPs Call for Reforms on Street Vendor Rules to Support Citizens

Bahrain MPs criticised rules that prevent citizens from running mobile food trucks or selling on the street while holding a public or private job....