Bahrain

October 2, 2012

Plans are afoot to forge closer ties between Jordan and Bahrain
08:50 GMT

Bahrain's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) boss has said that he wants to forge closer ties between the private sectors in Bahrain and Jordan.

Ithmaar Bank and First Leasing Bank plan  tie-up
08:33 GMT

Ithmaar Bank has announced negotiations on a proposed merger with First Leasing Bank, one of its Bahrain-based associates, have reached an advanced stage.

October 1, 2012

Bahraini artist Jamal Abdul Raheem also experiments with sculpting, aside painting portraits.
14:21 GMT

The popular Bahraini artist continues to win international praise for his self-taught skill.

September 29, 2012

Bahrain
10:34 GMT

A Shiite Bahraini was killed Friday night near the capital Manama by police firing who came under attack, the Kingdom's Interior Ministry said Saturday in a statement.

September 27, 2012

Zainab al-Khawaja, Bahrain activist (courtesy of the Times of Ummah)
09:53 GMT

Zainab al-Khawaja, the tweep fighting for her freedom of speech, is jailed in Bahrain after tearing up a picture of Bahrain's King.

September 26, 2012

The economy improves, but will Bahrain keep a tight rein on protests?
10:08 GMT

Bahrain's economy signalled that is is improving, with GDP expected to grow at 4-5 per cent in 2012. Human rights abuses remain in the Kingdom however, and the pivotal trade unions could become vocal again.

September 25, 2012

Bahrian's sukuk market is increasingly popular
09:56 GMT

The Sukuk Al Salam Islamic securities issued by the Ventral Bank of Bahrain is oversubscribed almost two and a half times over.

September 20, 2012

Bahrain is 'economically' free , but its population isn't
10:00 GMT

Bahrain is the most economically free in the MENA region, according to an international think tank, but with continued oppression and state-violence against protestors, is this just an economic useful idiot ?

The Saudi King and the Egyptian President have met several times since Morsi's election, as the oil-rich Kingdom offers substantial financial aid packages
09:21 GMT

The oil-rich Saudi Kingdom illustrated it's financial might by supporting post-Arab Spring with financial aid, as other nations in the region also receive substantial packages.

September 6, 2012

Business owners have expressed concern at the rental increases at the third consultative meeting between the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and small and medium enterprises.
11:31 GMT

Sudden rises in rent have caused a major setback for small businesses in Bahrain.

September 5, 2012

Shares
08:37 GMT

All-Share Index yesterday closed at 1,070.55 points, marking a decrease of 1.82 points below the previous closing.

September 2, 2012

Bahrain
13:45 GMT

Manama demands apology from Tehran after the translation of Morsi's speech

August 31, 2012

Kuwait: The Gulf state won't be arranging mass tweet-ups anytime soon. Even the ruling family aren't spared from the arrests as the Kuwaiti government cracks down on politically critical tweets. Sheikh Meshaal al-Malek al-Sabah was the latest victim, detained for his "outrageous views" online.
15:05 GMT

The Middle East's internet crackdown: For Arabs those wild days of internet freedom to blog boldly may be counted. As we write, countries in the region are clamping down on their citizen's right to surf with abandon as they introduce laws to censor and curb their online enthusiasm.

August 28, 2012

Hurghada Asian Film Festival
09:41 GMT

Sahl Hasheesh, a popular Egyptian tourist destination, will host first round of the Hurghada Asian Film Festival with the participation of 35 countries in October.

August 26, 2012

Power poles
13:51 GMT

Among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies, Saudi Arabia can be seen as the most aggressive with respect to investments in the power sector, according to a study by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).