Bahrain’s Islamic banking industry set to top USD 100 billion by 2027, predicts Fitch
Sukuk growth and rising Islamic banking penetration are outpacing conventional finance, even as the Kingdom’s banks face only limited fallout from the Iran war...
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Standard Chartered may sell Bahrain wealth and retail unit, to focus on markets with ‘greater scale’
The bank said the strategic review will not affect its Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business, which will continue to operate in the Gulf country...
With deals worth BD597.1 million, Bahrain’s property sector maintains strong momentum
As per the SLRB data, April recorded the highest number of real estate transactions for the Gulf nation in 2026, with 2,982 deals completed...
Bahrain raises USD 1 billion in 10-year USD bond as it fights geopolitical headwinds
The sovereign priced the Bahrain's issue at a yield of 7.125%, tightening from initial price thoughts (IPTs) in the 7.50% area...
Saudi Arabia leads GCC fixed income market in Q1 2026 surge
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...
Gulf cargo bookings suspended as insurance premiums rise
Operations to Jordan and Lebanon will remain unaffected, and there are two Maersk vessels in the Gulf currently...
Oman secures ‘favourable outlook’ in new global investment index
Oman's performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5...
ACWA Power increases footprint in Gulf
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...
BDB elevates Bahrain’s SMEs & economic growth
BDB is emerging as a guiding force in Bahrain's SME revolution, led by Group CEO Dalal Al Qais...
Bahrain’s GDP grows by 2.1% in Q3 2024
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%...