Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, reported solid operational performance in 2025, carrying 6,647,879 passengers—a 5% increase compared to 2024—while operating 52,099 flights across its network. The airline achieved a notable improvement in operational efficiency, with the average passenger load factor increasing to 81.6%, up from 77.0% in the previous year.
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that as part of the Kingdom’s upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday celebrations, Cirque du Soleil’s internationally acclaimed production, Corteo, is set to debut in Bahrain for the first time, offering audiences gravity-defying acrobatics, striking visuals, and powerful storytelling.
Several residential buildings in Manama were struck by Iranian missiles, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed on Saturday evening. The ministry said Civil Defence teams were continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites.
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced that, in light of the closure of the airspace in the Kingdom and certain countries in the region due to current developments, arriving and departing flights at Bahrain International Airport may be diverted, cancelled, or rescheduled.
Eskan Bank, a leading bank in Bahrain, has appointed Mazen Al Umran as the official design and supervision consultant for its Seef Greens development. A key urban development project in the kingdom, it features a mix of residential and commercial elements along with premium amenities.
Hempel, in partnership with AlKarar, has unveiled a new customer-focused paint retail concept in Bahrain, redefining the way customers experience paint shopping.
Beyon reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of BD19.3 million ($51.2 million) for Q4 2025, a 17% increase from BD16.6 million reported for same quarter of 2024. For the full year of 2025, net profit was BD71.3 million ($189.1 million), a 2% decrease compared to BD72.8 million in 2024,
Bahrain’s Tourism Minister, Fatima Al Sairafi, highlighted efforts to boost Arab tourism, using it to promote cultural exchange, support creative industries, showcase cultural identity, and contribute to sustainable development on Arab Tourism Day.
Beyon, the Bahrain headquartered-telecom leader, has announced its selection by the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) as the winning investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait.
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has opened the registration for its 'Rayaat' scholarship programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This year’s program is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.
