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Gulf Oil Companies Redefine Their Role in a Volatile Region

Oil and Gas Sector · Manama

Gulf Oil Companies Redefine Their Role in a Volatile Region

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The precedent for politicized energy policy in the region is well known. The 1973 Arab oil embargo remains the most prominent example of hydrocarbons being wielded as geopolitical leverage. But in the decades since, Gulf NOCs have moved away from direct entanglement in regional conflicts, particularly Arab-Israeli or Iranian-Israeli hostilities. Instead, they have matured into commercial and strategic instruments aligned with national agendas fo…See the Story

Central Bank of Bahrain allows yield-bearing approved stablecoins

Central Bank · Manama

Central Bank of Bahrain allows yield-bearing approved stablecoins

The post Central Bank of Bahrain allows yield-bearing approved stablecoins appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), having issued a consultation paper on stablecoins back in October 2024, has now issued the full stablecoin regulation on July 2nd, 2025. The CBB is offering licenses to stablecoin issuers and custodians for fiat-backed stablecoins that could be either in Bahraini Dinar or United States Dollars or any …See the Story

Bahrain sees robust pipeline of financial institutions: 16 new financial institutions licensed, 52 in progress

Manama · Manama

Bahrain sees robust pipeline of financial institutions: 16 new financial institutions licensed, 52 in progress

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain announced a strong wave of financial institution licences from early 2024 to mid-2025, with 16 new institutions approved and 52 licence applications under advanced review. This steady growth highlights Bahrain’s appeal as a leading destination for digital financial services, with international applications making up about 75% of the 68 total. These institutions are expected to create over 850 jobs initially, …Read Article

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad: HM the King’s vision places youth at the heart of nation-building

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, emphasised that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa places great importance on youth, consistently directing efforts to empower young people and provide opportunities that enable them to shape the future. His Majesty also emphasises instilling values and principles, and encouraging a culture of innovation…Manama · Manama Read Article

HH Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Directs Launch of Initiatives to Develop and Train National Healthcare Competencies

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), met with Lieutenant General Doctor Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to investing in local talent employed across all sectors. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman …Esperance, Australia · Esperance See the Story

Housing Minister: 2,500 housing finance applications approved in H1 2025

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced that 2,584 housing finance applications, across the Tas’heel, Tas’heel+, Mazaya, and Mazaya (New Category) programmes, were approved in the first half of 2025. Minister Al Rumaihi noted that since the programme’s launch in 2022, a total of 10,163 applications have been accepted, with 82% of beneficiaries transferred from the traditional service waiting lists t…Real Estate · Manama Read Article

The Gulf Airlines Facing the Geopolitical Storm

In this new chronicle, Eric Didier presents an analysis of the challenges facing the Gulf airlines, drawing on his past experience and lessons learned...Manama · Manama Read Article

LMRA conducts 741 inspection campaigns and visits

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 741 inspection campaigns and visits during the period of June 22-28, which resulted in the detention of 19 violating and irregular workers, while 139 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority …Manama · Manama Read Article

Sindh Announces Public Holidays for Ashura

KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared a two-day public holiday on the 9th and 10th of Muharram corresponding to July 5 and 6, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Sindh Chief Secretary, all government and private offices, as well as educational institutions across the province, will remain closed on these dates.However, the notification clarifies that government departments and administrative bodies involved in Muharr…Mohammed Bin Salman · Manama See the Story

Customs Affairs launches Electronic Certificate of Origin

Manama : Customs Affairs, in cooperation with the Information & eGovernment Authority, announced the launch of the Electronic Certificate of Origin System as the official platform for issuing certificates of origin for preferential transactions. This initiative forms part of the digital transformation of customs services, aiming to streamline procedures and accelerate service delivery. Accordingly, all exporters and clearance companies are reque…Manama · Manama Read Article

Foreign Affairs Ministry announces repatriation of all citizens abroad

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the facilitation of repatriation for all citizens abroad who wish to come home from countries affected by current events. This was made possible after airspace in these countries opened, either fully or partially. The repatriation of citizens was carried out following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in implementation of the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salma…Manama · Manama Read Article

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