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News Bahrain: Financing by SFD in Bahrain tops BD1bn

Published on: Thursday 18 June 2026
Financing by SFD in Bahrain tops BD1bn
News source: https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1400482

Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) chief executive officer Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad has confirmed that the King Abdullah Medical City project in Bahrain is progressing rapidly, with all ...

News Bahrain: Bahrain Microfinance Market Overview Now Available; Segmentation by Microloans, Islamic Financing, SME Funding

Published on: Monday 13 July 2026
Bahrain Microfinance Market Overview Now Available; Segmentation by Microloans, Islamic Financing, SME Funding
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/bahrain-microfinance-market-overview-now-080600142.html

Opportunities in Bahrain's microfinance market stem from the rise in micro-entrepreneurship and partnerships with NGOs/community organizations, promoting financial inclusion. The sector's evolution leverages increased digital service adoption, responding to the demands of SMEs and underserved entrepreneurs.Dublin, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Bahrain Microfinance Market" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Bahrain Microfinance Market is valued at approximately BHD

News Bahrain: Bahrain attracts $281 million investments in 2016

Published on: Monday 20 February 2017
Bahrain attracts $281 million investments in 2016
News source: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/173364

MANAMA — In 2016, 40 new companies invested a total of $281 million in Bahrain, as a result of the efforts by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). These new companies are expected to generate ...

News Bahrain: Bahrain's sovereign fund, SandboxAQ sign deal to speed up drug discovery with AI

Published on: Sunday 26 October 2025
Bahrain's sovereign fund, SandboxAQ sign deal to speed up drug discovery with AI
News source: https://www.aol.com/articles/bahrains-sovereign-fund-sandboxaq-sign-082735981.html

RIYADH (Reuters) -SandboxAQ, a U.S.-based artificial intelligence and quantum technology firm, signed an agreement with Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund on Monday aimed at speeding up the development ...

News Bahrain: How to Start Forex Trading in Bahrain

Published on: Thursday 11 January 2024
How to Start Forex Trading in Bahrain
News source: https://www.benzinga.com/money/forex-trading-in-bahrain

Bahrainis have been able to trade in the forex market since 2011 when Bahrain initially allowed online forex trading. As currency trading has grown in popularity in Bahrain, more forex brokers are now ...

News Bahrain: Steps to enhance Bahrain-UAE banking co-operation discussed

Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026
Steps to enhance Bahrain-UAE banking co-operation discussed
News source: https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1396615

Ways to strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance financial and banking co-operation between Bahrain and the UAE were discussed during a high-level meeting yesterday.

News Bahrain: Bahrain’s Eazy Financial Services Partners with Visa

Published on: Thursday 29 February 2024
Bahrain’s Eazy Financial Services Partners with Visa
News source: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/02/222068-bahrains-eazy-financial-services-partners-with-visa/

Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a Bahraini financial institute specialized in Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has joined forces with Visa (NYSE: V), a global ...

News Bahrain: Bahrain’s Labour Fund to Explore Mastercard Strive Program for Advancing Financial Readiness of SMEs

Published on: Wednesday 07 May 2025
Bahrain’s Labour Fund to Explore Mastercard Strive Program for Advancing Financial Readiness of SMEs
News source: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/05/239269-bahrains-labour-fund-to-explore-mastercard-strive-program-for-advancing-financial-readiness-of-smes/

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced a partnership to explore the launch of the Mastercard Strive program in the Middle East, aimed at advancing ...

News Bahrain: Bahrain struck by Iranian missiles: After Manama desalination plant, three injured in Muharraq

Published on: Saturday 07 March 2026
Bahrain struck by Iranian missiles: After Manama desalination plant, three injured in Muharraq
News source: https://www.theweek.in/news/middle-east/2026/03/08/bahrain-struck-by-iranian-missiles-after-manama-desalination-plant-three-injured-in-muharraq.html

In yet another instance of Iranian missile fragments and shrapnel threatening life in Bahrain, three people were injured in the Muharraq area of Manama on Sunday, Arab media reports said.

News Bahrain: Bahrain: TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading, a New Player in the Trading of Petroleum Products in the Middle East

Published on: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Bahrain: TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading, a New Player in the Trading of Petroleum Products in the Middle East
News source: https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/bahrain-totalenergies-and-bapco-energies-launch-bxt-trading-new-player-trading

PARIS& MANAMA, Bahrain---- TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies are launching BxT Trading, an equally owned trading joint venture backed by flows from Bapco Energies’ Refinery. The signing ceremony was witnessed yesterday by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King of Bahrain for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs...

News Bahrain: Bahrain’s best bank for real estate: Mashreq Bank

Published on: Monday 18 November 2024
Bahrain’s best bank for real estate: Mashreq Bank
News source: https://www.euromoney.com/article/2dza9hhm1vf8ktatd4qgx/awards/real-estate-awards/bahrains-best-bank-for-real-estate-mashreq-bank/

Mashreq Bank has continued to finance some of Bahrain’s most prominent real estate projects. Its most notable deal over the review period extended an Dh1.3 billion (US$354 million) club term finance ...

News Bahrain: How Bahrain plans to become a regional fintech hub

Published on: Wednesday 31 October 2018
How Bahrain plans to become a regional fintech hub
News source: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252451502/How-Bahrain-plans-to-become-a-regional-fintech-hub

Bahrain’s government wants to make the country the go-to place in the Middle East for financial technology companies (fintechs). With the dawn of the digital age, it hopes to capitalise on its banking ...

News Bahrain: Muharraq souk is a bazaar binge with a plunge into Bahrain’s architectural revival

Published on: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Muharraq souk is a bazaar binge with a plunge into Bahrain’s architectural revival
News source: https://www.stripes.com/living/europe_travel/quick_trips/2024-05-09/muharraq-souq-bahrain-quick-trip-13717790.html

On historic Muharraq Island, north of Manama, Bahrain, there’s a duality to the souk, which blends traditional market life and architectural innovation while underscoring Bahrain’s recent ...

News Bahrain: EazyPay, JCB International to Enable JCB Payment Acceptance at POS, E-Commerce Merchants in Bahrain

Published on: Tuesday 20 June 2023
EazyPay, JCB International to Enable JCB Payment Acceptance at POS, E-Commerce Merchants in Bahrain
News source: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2023/06/208968-eazypay-jcb-international-to-enable-jcb-payment-acceptance-at-pos-e-commerce-merchants-in-bahrain/

The Eazy Financial Services B.S.C (EazyPay) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s “only” international payment brand, have signed an ...

News Bahrain: Jidhafs Central Market set for major facelift

Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026
Jidhafs Central Market set for major facelift
News source: https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1375152

Jidhafs Central Market will emerge with ‘a new look worthy of its service role’, following redevelopment work expected to be completed in the early months of next year, revealed Municipalities Affairs ...

News Bahrain: Setup in Bahrain: Experienced and Approved Business Centre Helping Foreign Investors Launch Companies with 100% Ownership and 0% Corporate Tax

Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
Setup in Bahrain: Experienced and Approved Business Centre Helping Foreign Investors Launch Companies with 100% Ownership and 0% Corporate Tax
News source: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/setup-in-bahrain-experienced-and-approved-business-centre-helping-foreign-investors-launch-companies-with-100-ownership-and-0-corporate-tax-1035773176

Bahrain, February 2, 2026 -- An experienced service provider and MOICT-approved business centre continues to strengthen Bahrain’s position as o...

News Bahrain: Aluminum alloy tops Bahrain’s non-oil exports

Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
Aluminum alloy tops Bahrain’s non-oil exports
News source: https://anba.com.br/en/aluminum-alloy-tops-bahrains-non-oil-exports/

In Bahrain’s non-oil product exports for the fourth quarter of 2025, aluminum alloys ranked first. The Arab country saw a 5% increase in non-oil exports.

News Bahrain: Online financial transactions to be scrutinised

Published on: Friday 30 January 2026
Online financial transactions to be scrutinised
News source: https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1374770

All online financial transactions in Bahrain are subject to strict security measures to protect consumers, while efforts are underway to address emerging risks in the digital banking sector, a ...