Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force
AFP | Brussels
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The European Union’s mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force yesterday, despite a pending court ruling on i...
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
AFP | Washington
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President Donald Trump said yesterday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not compl...
Oil strikes 4-year peak, stocks rise
AFP | London
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Oil prices struck a four-year high on Thursday on worries over a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, while US and European stock markets mostly rose a...
Workforce key to growth and resilience, says Bapco Energies CEO
TDT | Manama
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Bapco Energies chief executive Mr Mark Thomas has congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khal...
Women outpace men in banking access in Bahrain
TDT | Manama
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Bahraini women are slightly more likely than men to hold bank or payment accounts, giving the kingdom the highest Arab rate for women’s access to license...
EU to ease merger rules in bid to take on US, Chinese rivals
AFP | Brussels
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The European Union announced plans yesterday to overhaul the bloc's rulebook on company mergers as Brussels seeks to forge European champions to compete with ...
Bahrain’s legal measures boost investor confidence, stability: Kanoo
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain’s recent legal measures highlight the kingdom’s commitment to maintaining security and stability amid current challenges, Bahrain Chamber c...
Beyon reports Q1 2026 financial results
TDT | Manama
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Beyon BSC, yesterday announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Beyon reported net profit attributable to equity holders of BD15.3M (US$40.6...
US Fed chief’s plans in focus as central bank set to hold rates steady
AFP | Washington
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The US Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, likely the last with chairman Jerome Powe...
Bahrain Bourse announces promotions to management positions
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain Bourse (BHB) and its fully-owned subsidiary, Bahrain Clear (BHC) has announced the promotion of several team members in recognition of their strong perf...
US Senate panel votes to advance Trump’s Fed chair nominee
TDT | Washington
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A US Senate panel voted yesterday to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve chair, amid concern...
Gulf Air participates in CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2026 in Berlin
TDT | Manama
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, participated in the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition 2026, held in Berlin, Ge...
RCSI Bahrain announces major campus enhancement ahead of academic year
TDT | Manama
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The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) - Medical University of Bahrain announces a major campus enhancement programme, reaffirming its longterm commitm...
BAB Convenes its Annual General Assembly
The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) held its ordinary Annual General Assembly meeting via video conference chaired by Mr. Yaser Alsharifi, Chairman of the Board, in the presence of association members representing banks and financial institutions.
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Subscription Opens in the 45th Issue of the Government Development Bond through Bahrain Bourse
Bahrain Bourse (BHB) announced that as of Wednesday, 29th of April 2026, and according to the invitation announced by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), Bahraini and Non-Bahraini investors can directly subscribe through the primary marke...
Gulf advances renewable energy transition amid regional tensions
A recent Standard & Poor’s report shows that Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are continuing to invest heavily in renewable energy as part of long-term plans to cut emissions, diversify economies, and preserve oil and gas for export.
Despite ongoing conflicts...
China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan
TDT | Beijing
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Beijing slammed yesterday an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc’s industries against fierce competition from China, vowing countermeasures if it...
Beyon Cyber Recognised by Deloitte
TDT | Manama
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Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon Group, has been recognised by Deloitte for the fourth consecutive year as the fastest-growing cybersecurity company in the r...
Zain Bahrain launches new Zain Youth plan “May5ali9”
TDT | Manama
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Zain Bahrain, has officially launched its all-new “May5ali9” Youth Plan, a tailored mobile package designed specifically for young customers ag...
Oil rises, stocks slip as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim
AFP | London
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Oil prices rose and stock markets mostly retreated yesterday as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled, ahead of a week full of central ban...
India and New Zealand sign ‘Oncein-a-generation agreement’
AFP | New Delhi
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India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal yesterday as they seek to boost exports amid global economic uncertainty made worse by the war in the Mid...