Business

Bahrain Stock Indices Fall Amid Sector Losses in Key Areas

Bahrain's stock market experienced a downturn as the main indices closed lower due to declines across several key sectors. The Bahrain All Share Index dropped by 2.58 points, ending the day at 1,857.54, with notable losses in consumer discretionary, industrial, materials, and real estate sectors contributing to the overall dip. The Bahrain Islamic Index also saw a decrease, slipping by 0.66 points to close at...

Bahrain and France Deepen Cooperation in Defence and Energy Sectors

Bahrain and France have taken significant steps to bolster their strategic partnership, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in defense, energy, and technology. During official talks, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening bilateral relations to support shared economic and security interests, as well as addressing regional challenges. A key outcome of the discussions was the emphasis on...

Bahrain and Egypt Strengthen Economic Ties at International Meeting

Bahrain and Egypt are set to enhance their financial and economic collaboration following a high-level meeting between Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy,...

Oman and Italy Discuss Enhancing Heritage and Tourism Collaboration

Oman's Minister of Heritage and Tourism, Sayyid Ibrahim Said Al Busaidi, recently engaged in a series of meetings in Italy to explore collaborative opportunities...

Oman and India to Enhance Cooperation in Trade, Investment, and Energy

During the 15th session of the Strategic Consultation Group meeting held in New Delhi on Wednesday, Oman and India engaged in discussions to enhance...

Oman and Tanzania Explore Strengthening Economic and Investment Ties

Oman is actively seeking to enhance its economic ties with Tanzania, with a recent delegation from the Omani Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment...

Oman and US Explore Expanding Trade and Investment Partnerships

Oman and the United States are exploring avenues to enhance their economic and investment ties, focusing on expanding trade, boosting Omani exports, and attracting...

Markets Anticipate US-Iran Talks, Driving Oil Prices Upward

Oil prices experienced a rebound on Tuesday, climbing after four days of declines, as traders focused on potential diplomatic talks between the United States...

Rwanda, Oman Enhance Ties with Two Agreements and Six MoUs Signed

Oman and Rwanda have taken significant steps to bolster their economic and diplomatic relations by signing two key agreements and six memoranda of understanding...

Oman Achieves 51% Growth, Trade Surplus Hits OMR4.7 Billion by 2026

In the first half of 2026, Oman achieved a significant trade surplus of approximately OMR4.7 billion, marking a 51% increase from the OMR3.1 billion...

Oman, Qatar Engage in Talks to Boost Economic and Investment Ties

In a strategic move to bolster their economic ties, Oman and Qatar are seeking to enhance cooperation across a variety of sectors. Key officials...

Apple Exec Chair Tim Cook Earns $47 Million Compensation Package

Tim Cook, stepping down from his role as Apple's chief executive, has transitioned to the position of executive chair, receiving a compensation package valued...

China Defies US Sanction Warnings on Iranian Trade Ties

China has dismissed threats from the United States regarding secondary sanctions on nations and businesses that maintain trade relations with Iran. Beijing underscored its...

Oman Increases Public Revenues by 13%, Reaches OMR 6.6 Billion in Q2 2026.

Oman experienced a significant boost in its public revenues, marking a 13% increase year-on-year, reaching about OMR 6.602 billion by the end of the...