Completing the regional air defence shield is a priority, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi. The National

GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

Bahrain hosting 'extremely important' GCC summit on Wednesday

Gulf

Dubai Hurricanes snatch another title out of Bahrain hands

Sport

IMF urges Bahrain to tackle rising government debt

Economy

UAE and Bahrain leaders oversee joint military drill

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed on working visit to Bahrain

UAE

Inviting all investors to the party: How FinTech is gaining influence in the Gulf

Business

The British couple picked 'out of the blue' to steer Bahrain's racing ambitions

Sport
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
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi speaking at the Manama Dialogue. Photo: IISS

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

Badr Al Busaidi calls for increased engagement between Gulf states and Tehran

Gulf

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

Markets

InterviewHow Bahrain is incentivising foreign firms to hire citizens

Economy

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

Future

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