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Latest articles from Bahrain

Bahraini lenders eye mortgage boost
February 27, 2023Having benefited from high government spending during the pandemic, Bahrain’s banks are looking to the retail sector to support growth in the coming year.

Bahrain’s economy enjoys respite despite long-term challenges
February 20, 2023The country faces an uphill battle to prepare for a future beyond oil.

National Bank of Bahrain embraces digital as it looks to the future
March 1, 2022The National Bank of Bahrain's chief executive Jean-Christophe Durand discusses key recent developments for the country and its banking sector.

Gulf consolidation slows as economic pressures ease
March 1, 2022Middle Eastern fintechs and neobanks are attracting investment from overseas, as the wave of mega-mergers among the region’s largest lenders grinds to a halt.

Bahrain plans fresh economic restructuring as Covid impact dissipates
February 22, 2022Higher oil prices and a successful vaccination programme have eased pressure on Bahrain's economy. However, as Kit Gillet reports, questions remain about whether the country can meet its deficit reduction targets.

Bahrain's banks rebuild after Covid contraction
February 22, 2022After being hit hard in the early days of the pandemic, Bahraini lenders are cautiously optimistic about growth prospects for 2022.

Fintech growth and innovation in Bahrain
November 12, 2021Fostering an innovative and competitive financial services sector requires a forward-thinking central bank to establish a strong regulatory framework.
Pandemic hits pre-tax profits at Bahrain’s banks
October 29, 2021Two of the four largest lenders in the Gulf country posted a loss last year.

Buna seeks to resolve cross-border payment issues
April 19, 2021Mehdi Manaa, CEO of Buna, a multi-currency payment platform for the Arab region, on revolutionising cross-border payments.