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The Bahrain World Trade Centre in Manama. Despite financial challenges, the government has raised $5 billion from global debt markets this year. Photo: NurPhoto

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Measures include raising fuel prices and introducing corporate income tax

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President Sheikh Mohamed hails 'bonds of friendship' on Bahrain's National Day

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