Commencement of subscription in 44th issue of Government Development Bond through Bahrain Bourse

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain Bourse (BHB) announced that as of today, and according to the invitation announced by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), Bahraini and Non-Bahraini investors can directly subscribe through the primary market of BHB in the Government Development Bond Issue 44 (BHD 100 million) that has been issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of Bahrain by executing their orders through registered brokers at Bahrain Bourse. Thereafter, investors will be able to trade the Bond on the secondary market at BHB once listed, which is expected to be on 25th February 2026.

Bahrain Bourse specified that the subscription period through the registered brokers is effective on Monday, 9th of February 2026 until Tuesday, 10th of February 2026. The subscription will be open on Monday from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. The minimum subscription size is 500 bond per subscriber.

The BHD 100 million Bond issued at a par value of BHD 1 each on the 12th of February 2026 for a period of 2 years maturing on the 12th of February 2028. The annual fixed return on these securities is 5.625%, and will be paid bi-annually on 12th of February and 12th of August every year throughout the period of this issue, commencing on 12th of August 2026 up to and including the Maturity Date.

The Central Bank of Bahrain issued the Government Development Bond on behalf of the Government of Bahrain. The Government of Bahrain directly guarantees the Bond securities.