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NBB has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay aimed at enhancing cross-border payment capabilities. Details on scope, timeline, and expected impact were not disclosed in the provided feed.
Read the full brief →Bahraini lender KFH–Bahrain announces the rollout of a fully digitized liquidity management solution that is Shari’a compliant, marking a milestone in digital Islamic finance within the Kingdom of Bahrain.…
Khaleeji Bank in Bahrain announced five memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding housing finance solutions and increasing homeownership options. Details on the MoUs, parties involved, and potential…
Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report highlights a focus among SMEs in the East Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region on growth, embracing new technologies, and strengthening cyber threat protection. The…
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the successful conclusion of the fifth edition of its EVOLVE Summer Internship Programme. Details on participant outcomes or future steps are not provided in the…
Bahrain-based National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announces an expansion of Thara’a winning chances ahead of the December 2026 grand draw, which awards two villas and USD 1,000,000. Details on eligibility and…
BENEFIT Bahrain concludes the fifth edition of its Masar Fintech Summer Internship Program, highlighting ongoing activity in Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem without providing additional details beyond the notice…
Bahrain's Baby? (BAB) reveals the judging panel for the second edition of its Digital Innovation Awards, highlighting global expertise in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and fintech. The…
BENEFIT announces an expansion of the GCC Credit Information Network via integration with Oman’s Mala’a (Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre). The move signals enhanced data sharing across the GCC…
KFH-Bahrain is sponsoring the 13th edition of the Our Kids Are Gold campaign, focused on childhood cancer awareness. The announcement notes ongoing philanthropic involvement, with the sponsorship aligning…
Families across the Gulf now compare universities the way they once compared schools, and the shortlist usually comes down to three markets: Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Each has expanded its higher…
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Business & InvestmentHARVE, a company specialising in the development and operation of hospitality and lifestyle experiences, has announced the launch of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Bahrain at Amwaj Islands, introducing a premier destination for tennis enthusiasts in the Kingdom of Bahrain, The new center will offer a comprehensive sporting experience through state of the art…
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organised a concert entitled “Oud Night”, performed by Bahraini artist Mohammed Al Bakri and featuring Chinese oud player Dr. Joo Zhao. The concert took place at the Cultural Hall as part of […] The post Oud…
Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has concluded its participation as a Strategic Sponsor of the inaugural Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition, held from 6–8 October 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening GCC industrial…
Two defendants fined BD10,000 each in Tamkeen support fraud cases Two defendants have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined BD10,000 in separate fake employment cases involving the alleged misuse of support funds provided by Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The rulings were issued by the First High Criminal Court following complaints filed by…
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Business & InvestmentCYSEC GLOBAL is proud to present Bahrain’s biggest cybersecurity summit of the year, CYSEC MENA 2026, taking place on 14th October 2026 at The Art Hotel & Resort, Amwaj Islands, Bahrain. Marking the 25th Global Edition of CYSEC GLOBAL, the premier closed-door cybersecurity summit will bring together cyber governance leaders, CISOs, CIOs, cybersecurity VPs,…
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Potential for increased efficiency and broader adoption of digital liquidity tools within Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector and among regional lenders interested in compliant digital solutions.
Endorsement by the Ministry of Social Development could enable formal integration of AMAN within Bahrain’s anti-financial crime framework, with potential impact on oversight and program design.
A new direct air link could enhance cross-border trade and logistics efficiency in the Gulf region.
