Economy

Bahrain Civil Service Bureau Increases Government Workplace Attendance to 50 Percent Capacity

​The Civil Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Bahrain has officially announced an update regarding workplace attendance for all public sectors.

Kuwait Finance Minister Confirms Salary Payments and Liquidity Stability for 2026 Budget

​The Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Dr. Yaqoub Al-Refai officially confirmed that the national financial status remains highly stable and secure.

Bahrain Alba Factory Attack: Two Employees Injured Following Iranian Strike on Major Aluminum Smelter

The State of Bahrain officially confirmed on Sunday March 29 2026 that the Bahrain Aluminum Company Alba was targeted by an Iranian military attack.

MoHRE Issues Comprehensive Safety Guidelines for Workers During Adverse Weather Conditions

​Preventive Measures to Safeguard the Workforce The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has underscored the necessity of implementing all essential preventive ...

​NBB Tharaa Account February 2026 Winners: $500,000 Distributed Among 50 Lucky Savers

​Manama – March 25, 2026 | The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) continues to redefine the landscape of personal savings with the official announcement of its "Tharaa" account draw...

​BBK Announces Full Resumption of Operations Across All Branches and Financial Malls in Bahrain

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), a pioneer in retail and corporate banking in the Kingdom, has officially announced the full restoration of its operational activities. Starting...

​National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Resumes Full Branch Operations Across the Kingdom: Key Details & Exceptions

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has officially announced the reopening of its extensive branch network across the Kingdom today, marking a full resumption of its banking oper...

Official: Civil Service Commission Implements 6-Hour Flexible Work System - Detailed Attendance and Departure Times Released

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially approved a new flexible working hour system effective today, Monday, March 23, 2026. This landmark decision sets the daily work...

​Monetary Stability in Manama: Central Bank of Bahrain Maintains Key Interest Rate at 4.25% Amid Global Market Fluctuations

In a strategic to safeguard the Kingdom's financial landscape, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) officially announced today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, its decision to keep the ...

​Global Aluminum Supply Shock: Bahrain’s Alba Cuts Production by 19% Amid Hormuz Shipping Crisis

Aluminum Bahrain (Alba), the operator of the world’s largest single-site aluminum smelter, has officially initiated a strategic production cutback. This decisive move follows a ...