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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’s Startup Ecosystem Sees 13% Growth in 2024

Bahrain’s startup ecosystem has achieved significant growth in 2024, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion. This represents a 13% increase compared to the previous...

Gulf Banks 2025 Rankings Spotlight Top Gulf Financial Institutions

The Gulf Banks 2025 rankings project is rapidly gaining attention throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This ambitious initiative evaluates over 60 banks...

Qatar and Bahrain Transportation Talks Focus on Improving Mobility and Infrastructure

Qatar-Bahrain transportation talks are paving the way for stronger collaboration between both countries. Ministers from Qatar and Bahrain met in Manama to discuss key mobility-related...

Oman and Bahrain Economic Ties Strengthened During High-Level Trade Meeting

Oman and Bahrain are boosting their economic ties after a recent high-level meeting in Muscat. The session focused on promoting mutual trade growth and fostering business...

Government Treasury Bills Oversubscribed by 199 Percent in Bahrain

The latest issue of Bahrain government treasury bills, worth BD 70 million, has attracted strong demand. Investors oversubscribed the bills by 199%, showing high...

Al Salam Bank Launches Ayadi ATMs in Bahrain Malls Ahead of Eid

Al Salam Bank launches Ayadi ATMs across major malls in Bahrain just in time for Eid Al Adha. This move directly answers customers’ requests...

Al Baraka Islamic Bank Launches Home Baggage Collection Service

Al Baraka Islamic Bank launches home baggage collection service to improve the travel experience for World Elite Mastercard holders. This new service allows customers...

BDB Launches Leadership Programme to Boost SME Support

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has introduced the third edition of its BDB leadership programme. This move continues BDB’s commitment to develop strong leaders and support...

Bahrain Government Bond Issue Opens for Subscription

Bahrain Bourse has officially opened public subscription for the new Bahrain Government Bond Issue. This offering marks the 40th bond issue managed by the...

Bahrain GIB grows with 500m Murabaha facility

Gulf International Bank (GIB) has closed a $500 million Murabaha facility. This move marks its first Islamic syndicated transaction in international markets. To begin with,...

Bahrain Financial Regulations Strengthen Sector Transparency

Bahrain continues to reform its economy by introducing stronger financial rules for banks and institutions. These Bahrain financial regulations improve transparency, reduce risks, and...

Ithmaar Bank Profit Report Shows Steady Growth Amid Market Shifts

Ithmaar Bank profit report confirms the Islamic retail bank is staying on track despite a challenging environment. The Bahrain-based institution posted BD1.34 million in...