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Saudi Arabia GCC fixed income market dominates Q1 2026 as the Kingdom captures majority share of regional issuances, highlighting strong investor appetite and expanding debt market activity...

Featured Insurance

Gulf cargo bookings suspended as insurance premiums rise

IFM CorrespondentMarch 5, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentMarch 5, 2026

Operations to Jordan and Lebanon will remain unaffected, and there are two Maersk vessels in the Gulf currently...

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Oman secures ‘favourable outlook’ in new global investment index

IFM CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2026

by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2026

Oman's performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5...

Energy Featured

ACWA Power increases footprint in Gulf

IFM CorrespondentDecember 19, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentDecember 19, 2025

The acquisition follows an agreement signed between ACWA Power and Kahrabel FZE, a subsidiary of ENGIE, to acquire power and water assets in Kuwait and Bahrain for USD 693 million...

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BDB elevates Bahrain’s SMEs & economic growth

International Finance Business DeskApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025

by International Finance Business DeskApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025

BDB is emerging as a guiding force in Bahrain's SME revolution, led by Group CEO Dalal Al Qais...

Economy Featured

Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024

IFM CorrespondentJanuary 10, 2025January 13, 2025

by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 10, 2025January 13, 2025

Driven by further economic diversification, Bahrain's third-quarter growth reflects favourable trends throughout the GCC, with Qatar's GDP increasing by 2% and Saudi Arabia's by 2.8%...