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Residential towers, hotel in Bahrain hit by Iranian strikes

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

A hotel and two residential buildings in Bahrain's capital Manama sustained material damage following an Iranian attack late last night, according to the Ministry of Interior.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Fire contained in Bapco refinery after missile attack

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

A fire broke out at a unit of the BAPCO Energies refinery in Bahrain following an Iranian missile strike, a Bahrain news Agency report said.

Finance & Capital Market

Investcorp's second GP staking fund closes with $1.1bn in commitments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm headquartered in Bahrain, has announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion, thus taking the ISCG's total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.4 billion.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air repatriates over 400 transit passengers amid regional airspace closures

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has confirmed that it repatriated over 400 transit passengers affected by recent regional developments and the temporary closure of airspaces in several countries in the region.

Education, HR & Training Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba boosts Bahraini leadership pipeline through key appointments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles.

Media & Promotion Miscellaneous

Bahrain destroys 74 missiles, 92 Iranian drones since Saturday

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that its air defence systems, which remain fully prepared and ready at all times to address any threats, have successfully destroyed 74 missiles and 92 Iranian drones that were targeted at civilian facilities and private property since Saturday.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain bans maritime movement for seafarers during night

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Bahrain's Interior Ministry has announced a ban on maritime movement for seafarers using fishing and leisure vessels in the interest of safeguarding seafarers amid the blatant Iranian aggression against Bahrain, using missiles and drones, and the serious risks this poses to the safety of citizens and residents.

Construction & Real Estate

Acwa, GS Inma in race for Bahrain’s Hidd Independent Water Project

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced that it has received bids from leading utility developers - Saudi group Acwa (formerly Acwa Power) and Spanish major GS Inima Environment - for its landmark Hidd Independent Water Production (IWP) Project.

Finance & Capital Market

SICO approves 7.5pc cash dividend at 2026 virtual AGM

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

SICO held its 2026 virtual AGM, approving a 7.5% cash dividend, endorsing 2025 financial statements, and reporting BD5.5 million ($14.6 million) net profit, with participation from regulators, shareholders, board members, and external auditors.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain's Foulath Holding declares force majeure over Mideast tensions

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has announced a force majeure situation affecting certain group operations as a result of the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East.