Airports and airlines in the UAE and across the Gulf announce suspended flights and expected delays amid airspace closures and conflict escalation
Bahrain
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
Eid
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Official holidays for Eid Al Adha have been announced in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain announces Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday
Bahrain has announced official holiday dates for Eid Al Adha 2025
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Al Salam Bank exits its 15.6% shareholding in Seef Properties
The Bahrain bank’s newly formed asset management firm, ASB Capital, acts as sell-side advisor in the sale to GFH
Bahrain
Investcorp exits 12 US residential multiple-occupancy assets
Exit was secured at a premium at a combined value of approximately $550 million; Assets were spread across five states
China
China announces visa-free travel for Saudi, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
China has announced visa-free travel for all GCC nationals
Alpen Capital
GCC will need 2,800 new schools for extra 1.5m students by 2029
Increasing population and high importance of education will see student numbers soar and high demand for new schools and education establishments
