Bahrain’s flag carrier Gulf Air will grow its all-787 widebody fleet, adding up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its widebody fleet
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Bahrain announces $17bn investment package during White House meeting with Donald Trump
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with US President Donald Trump to reinforce Bahrain-US ties, announce a $17bn investment boost
Connectivity
stc Bahrain announces successful landing of 45,000km 2Africa submarine cable
The cable landing represents a milestone in global connectivity and is expected to reinforce Bahrain’s position as an ICT hub whilst accelerating digital transformation across connected countries
GCC population
GCC population hits 61.2m in 2024, rising by 2.1m in one year
GCC population made up of 38.5m males and 22.7m females
gcc trade
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade surplus with GCC nations soars 203 per cent to $937m in April 2025
Saudi Arabia’s total non-oil trade with GCC hits $4.2bn, driven by booming re-exports and growing ties with UAE, Bahrain, and Oman
Gulf Cooperation Council
Unified visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman launching ‘soon’ says GCC chief
The unified tourist visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman is expected to be announced soon
Air Arabia
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman flight delays as airspace closures cause travel disruption at Gulf airports
Airports and airlines in the UAE and across the Gulf announce suspended flights and expected delays amid airspace closures and conflict escalation
Aviation
Bahrain shuts airspace, issues safety warning
Bahrain announced the temporary closure of its airspace
Bahrain
UAE, Bahrain and Oman evacuate citizens from Iran; more than 20 countries including India, China and US step up repatriation
UAE, Bahrain and Oman among countries helping citizens evacuate Iran amid rising tensions
Bahrain
Bahrain announces outdoor work ban
Bahrain has banned outdoor work between noon and 4pm until September 15
GCC
GCC government spending to pass $542bn this year
GCC countries expected to spend over $542bn on revenues of $487bn this year
GCC airlines
GCC flights cancelled: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman announce suspensions amid rising tensions
Airlines and airports in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman suspended some flights to and from UAE
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group and Bahrain’s ASRY sign three LoIs
This includes an agreement with India-based JM Baxi to create a green ship recycling facilities by repurposing parts and minimising waste
Armenia
Armenia announces visa-free travel for citizens and residents of UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
Armenia welcomes tourism and business with visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Al Salam Bank offers three dedicated ‘Eid ATMs’ in key Bahrain malls
Bank debit cardholders will be able to withdraw new banknotes in smaller denominations, tailored to the festive gifting traditions