Travellers pass through security at Al Maktoum International airport. The visa pilot is for air travel between the two countries. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE and Bahrain to trial scheme to ease travel for citizens across the Gulf

Pilot to launch in December will be expanded to all six countries if successful

UAE

Bahrain's booming horse racing scene at heart of kingdom's sporting ambitions

Sport

Passenger ferry service to make trips between Bahrain and Qatar plain sailing

Economy

AirAsia signs initial agreement to set up its Gulf hub in Bahrain

Aviation

Omani Foreign Minister says Israel is prime source of insecurity in region

Gulf

Investcorp aims to raise up to $7bn in new funds this year

Markets

InterviewHow Bahrain is incentivising foreign firms to hire citizens

Economy
The partnership between Mumtalakat and SandboxAQ is aimed at positioning Bahrain as a regional hub for advanced life sciences. Photo: Shutterstock

Mumtalakat teams up with SandboxAQ to create biotech assets valued at $1bn

Three-year partnership to use AI and quantum technology to accelerate drug discovery efforts

Future

AI is 'going to drive crypto like crazy', former Binance chief says

Money

Italy and Bahrain sign €1bn trade and investment agreement

Gulf

Bahrain's mythical Nabih Saleh island inspires award-winning installation

Art & Design

A first look at Demna's Gucci as designer makes an unexpected drop

TN Magazine

Bahrain's Crown Prince visits Japan to advance bilateral ties

Gulf

Carrefour closures: Why did they happen?

Economy
'La Contessa'', from the first collection by Demna for Gucci, spring summer 2026. Photo: Gucci

A first look at Demna's Gucci as designer makes an unexpected drop

Designer makes an unexpected drop, kicking off Milan Fashion Week a day early

TN Magazine

Bahrain's Crown Prince visits Japan to advance bilateral ties

Gulf

Carrefour closures: Why did they happen?

Economy

UAE projects shortlisted for Royal Institute of British Architects award

Art & Design

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