Bahrain

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Ports opens new maritime route to Bahrain via Dammam

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the launch of a maritime link with Bahrain through the Gulf Shuttle shipping service operated by MSC, via King Abdulaziz Port, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime connectivity and expand shipping networks.

IT & Telecommunications Motoring

Mazad launches three-digit licence plate auction in Bahrain

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Mazad, a leading digital auctions and marketplace platform in Bahrain, and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a special auction for a unique three‑digit vehicle license plate number, 994, in response to the growing demand for distinctive triple‑digit plates.

Media & Promotion Miscellaneous

Bahraini families, institutions show unity amid Iranian strikes

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Amid the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and other Gulf countries, Bahraini families, community leaders, business figures and civil society organisations have issued statements emphasising their support for the kingdom, national unity, and loyalty under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Media & Promotion

India’s Modi discusses Middle East crisis with Iran, Bahrain leaders

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. He condemned the attacks on critical GCC infrastructure and emphasised the need to ensure secure maritime routes.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Arab maritime transport sector draws $4bn in FDI over 23 years

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Arab countries secured 146 foreign maritime transport projects worth nearly $4 billion over the past 23 years, with five countries - Egypt, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Mauritania - accounting for 114 projects, according to a report by Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corp (Dhaman).

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain's banking sector remains resilient, stable: BAB

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Bahrain’s banking sector continues to operate efficiently, maintaining uninterrupted services to its customers, thus demonstrating resilience and stability amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, supported by strong fundamentals and a robust regulatory framework, said the kingdom's top financial body.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Midal Cables achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Midal Cables has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating, the highest level of recognition granted by EcoVadis, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally.

Miscellaneous

Bahrain destroys 129 missiles, 233 drones since start of Iranian attacks

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

The Bahrain Defence Force has announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 129 missiles and 233 unmanned aerial vehicles launched as part of an ongoing Iranian terrorist aggression against the kingdom, which commenced on Saturday (February 28).

Finance & Capital Market Miscellaneous

Bahrain approves package for businesses, citizens amid Mideast tensions

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Bahrain’s Parliament has unanimously approved a package of fast-track measures aimed at shielding businesses and citizens from the fallout of regional tensions and recent attacks, before referring them to the Cabinet for review, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication.

Motoring Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

F1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grands Prix will not take place in April as scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the FIA said.