The agreement provides a comprehensive legal framework that ensures full protection for investments and strengthens mutual investor confidence
Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain GDP up 2.6% as non-oil sector flourishes
Bahrain saw an increase to GDP as financial and insurance sector dominates
Investcorp
Investcorp exits RESA Power in sale to Kohlberg, marking first exit for North American PE Fund
Investcorp aims to replicate RESA’s success globally across its private equity business
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Al Salam Bank announces details of its 2025 Danat Savings Scheme
The biggest reward programme in Bahrain to offer prizes worth $10.6 million, including three grand prizes of $2.65 million each
Aluminium tariffs
How US tariffs could impact GCC banks and economy
Fitch Ratings analysis looks at potential impact of US tariffs on GCC banks and economy
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain
Al Salam Bank and Eagle Hills Diyar to ease real estate financing for clients
The Manama bank to offer Eagle Hills customers competitive profit rates, a grace period of up to six months and loyalty reward points
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN completes McLaren acquisition with Bahrain’s Mumtalakat
Abu Dhabi investors complete the acquisition of McLaren
Bahrain's Gulf Air
Gulf Air launches debut flights to London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick will be Gulf Air’s second destination in London, after the Heathrow Airport
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Fitr holidays in the GCC; Dubai’s 100 most influential people; UAE petrol prices to change; Royal baby announced – 10 things you missed this week
Eid holidays, the Dubai 100, UAE petrol prices, Royal Baby named, Palm Jebel Ali investments and more top news stories this week
Eid
Bahrain calls for moon-sighting to mark start of Eid Al Fitr 2025
Bahrain has called on people in the Kingdom to report moon-sighting ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2025
happiness
UAE named happiest Arab country
UAE passed UK, US and France in 2025 World Happiness Report
Apparel Group
Apparel Group plans 250 R&B stores in GCC by end of year
Apparel Group looks to add more than 100 R&B stores in GCC this year
Airlines
Middle East aviation booming with massive orders and fleet expansion despite supply woes as sector targets 2,600 planes
Middle East commercial airlines expected to grow almost twice as quickly as the global average in coming years
GCC banking
GCC banks to thrive as GDP tipped to hit 3.5% as UAE and Saudi lead growth
GCC banks can look forward to continued growth in 2025 says EY report
Bahrain
MMA company BRAVE CF signs global apparel partnership deal with RDX Sports
The deal envisages RDX Sports becoming the exclusive provider of apparel for the MMA company’s events worldwide
GCC
GCC inflation up 1.7% as housing costs increase and transport more affordable
GCC-wide inflation rose by 1.7 per cent at the end of October 2024