Bahrain
The latest business news, company announcements and analysis from Bahrain. Keep abreast of the most up-to-date developments in the city's financial market, and developments in the country's real estate sector, such as the Financial Harbour project, and see how will these affect you and your business.
Bahrain news
Bahrain's GIB sets initial price for bond issue
Bahrain's Gulf International Bank (GIB) has said its initial price guidance for its Saudi bond issue will be at 130 to 140 basis points above the Saudi interbank offered rate (Sibor), MEED has reported. The bond will be offered through private placement and will be riyal dominated with a tenor of three years.- » Al Baraka eyes acquisition in Indonesia
- » Gulf Finance House raises $300m in rights issue
- » Bahraini bank to issue Saudi bonds
- » BBK reports healthy profit rise
- » Gulf Air flights move to London Heathrow T4
- » Arab Banking Corp posts $80m net profit
- » Batelco profits and turnover rise
- » Bahrain, Aramco in pipeline talks
- » GFH rights issue passes $200m
Bahrain press releases
eGovernment Authority in Bahrain holds special workshop for enterprise architecture project
A special workshop was held by the eGovernment Authority to mark the end of the second phase of the Enterprise Architecture Project.- » Batelco wins two awards at prestigious telecom event
- » Motorcity presents 'Plaque of Appreciation' to Montreal Auto Centre
- » Spartan Infotech announce Proof Of Concept for SMS Alert Notification
- » Key 2009 events at Bahrain expo attract 280,000 visitors
- » Al Salam Bank wins award for Milton Gate acquisition
- » Noor Al Bahrain participates in Bahrain's second Food and Hospitality Expo
- » Zain@home marks second anniversary with technology upgrades
- » Sixth Annual Gulf Insurance Forum to commence today
- » TRA sets regulated rate of return applicable to regulated telecommunications services of Batelco and...
Analysis
Gulf Air faces fight for survival
Gulf Air has hired a new CEO and is conducting a review of all its business practices in a bid to return to profitability. However, although air traffic in the Middle East remains strong, questions remain about whether the Bahrain-based airline can compete with the major carriers in the region.- » GCC Business Outlook: Bahrain and Oman
- » Bahrain open for business in Gulf efforts to lead world out of recession
- » Friendship Bridge to connect Bahrain to Qatar
- » Bahrain the 'Switzerland of the Gulf'
- » Bahrain seeks new oil and gas finds
- » From 2G to 3G
- » One size fits all?
- » Bahrain internet progress
- » WiMAX wizardry
Basic country information
Read more Bahrain articles
- » Huge new Saudi investments provide impetus for Gulf Industry Fair 2010
- » CFA Bahrain and Barclays Global Investors host key event to discuss $890bn international ETF's market
- » Gulf Air moves to London Heathrow Terminal Four
- » British Airways lowers fares for Club World travelers from Bahrain
- » Al Baraka eyes acquisition in Indonesia

