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Strait of Hormuz Talks: GCC foreign ministers are set to meet Iran’s counterpart in Oman on Sept. 14 to push a temporary shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz, with a full reopening still dependent on US-Iran agreement. Bahrain-US Military Fallout: Iran welcomed a US Navy official’s admission that Iranian attacks severely damaged the US 5th Fleet HQ in Bahrain, underscoring how regional tensions are hitting operations at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. HDFC Bank Legal Wins: Bahrain’s High Civil Court rejected two more Credit Suisse AT1 bond claims against HDFC Bank, bringing total dismissed cases to seven and ordering investors to pay costs. Skills-to-Jobs Push: A bill before Parliament proposes a Bahrain Skills Profile and Career Readiness Index for each citizen to match skills to available jobs and guide training. Bahrain Tech at LEAP 2026: Bahraini tech firms secured 12 strategic deals and launched AI and cybersecurity platforms during LEAP 2026 participation. GCC Tourism Plan: GCC tourism ministers discussed a joint action plan to boost visitor numbers, including a shared tourism data dashboard and unified tour guide licensing. UN Development Update: A UN report highlights Bahrain’s progress on SDGs, noting non-oil growth while flagging youth unemployment and women’s full private-sector integration as key challenges.

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Sep. 2, 2026

MEBIS 2026 heads to Dubai as AI reshapes banking

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Aug. 12, 2026

Al Salam Bank posts record H1 profit as income climbs 10.6%

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Aug. 9, 2026

Beyon Cyber becomes first Bahraini cybersecurity company to exhibit at Black Hat USA

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Jul. 20, 2026

Tradloc launches GCC trade intelligence platform

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HDFC Bank shares under pressure, hits fresh 52-week low

HDFC Bank shares under pressure, hits fresh 52-week low

London’s mortgage market opens up to Gulf buyers

London’s mortgage market opens up to Gulf buyers

Bahraini tech firms secure 12 strategic deals at LEAP 2026

Bahraini tech firms secure 12 strategic deals at LEAP 2026

From 52% to 42%: Is HDFC Bank’s 10 percentage point drop in FII shareholding a worrying sign?

From 52% to 42%: Is HDFC Bank’s 10 percentage point drop in FII shareholding a worrying sign?


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Sep. 8, 2026

AMEA Oman 2026 Sets the Stage for the Region’s Next Wave of Downstream Energy Trade

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Sep. 2, 2026

Tourism Minister of Bahrain Receives Senior UFI Delegation Ahead of 93rd UFI Global Congress

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MEBIS 2026 Is Two Weeks Away as Banking Enters a New AI and Technology Cycle

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IBM Joins MEBIS 2026 as Title Sponsor in Dubai, Advancing AI-powered Banking Innovation

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Great Place To Work Announces the 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia Representing 8.9 Million Employee Experiences

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Exhibition World Bahrain Wins “Best Venue More Than 10,000 sqm” at Middle East Event Awards 2026

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