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Closes drop 0.78 points in Bahrain financials
Bahrain All Share Index fell to 1,929.36 points, down 0.78 points, while the Islamic Index dropped 2.14 points to 930.05 points. The decline was driven by weakness in the financials sector, which accounted for 88.09% of trading value. Some 96 equity transactions totaled BD 501,945.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH
Sends congratulations to US President on 250th anniversary
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, sent congratulatory cables to US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the 250th anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
JWST finds 18 galaxies at z ≈ 10.5
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a candidate galaxy overdensity containing 18 galaxies packed within 8 million light-years at redshift z ≈ 10.5, when the universe was less than half a billion years old. This region is four times denser than expected and may represent an emerging ionized bubble, the first produced by a galaxy overdensity identified to date.
Tech Explorist ·
Syrian economy hits $50 billion target by 2026
Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa announced the economy is recovering, projected to reach $50 billion in 2026, $60 billion by 2027, and $200 billion within a decade if international conditions remain stable. The economy grew from $20 billion in 2024 to $32 billion in 2025. He credited lifting sanctions since 1979 and mediation by Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as key turning points.
BNA ARAB · · SY
Opens talent pipeline Bahrain coding graduates into Mazad roles
Mazad, Bahrain's leading digital auction platform and Mumtalakat portfolio company, partnered with Reboot Coding Institute to create a structured talent pipeline. The agreement gives Mazad early visibility of graduating cohorts for engineering, data, and product roles. The partnership advances Mazad's commitment to building its technology function with Bahraini talent while offering local developers career paths in the Kingdom's digital ecosystem.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
sends condolences to Andy Burnham
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham following the death of his father. The King extended sincere condolences and sympathy to the Prime Minister and his family, wishing them patience and solace.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Cuts approval steps 25% for Bahrain business registrations
Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has upgraded commercial registration services on the Sijilat system, reducing application steps to four for branch additions, activity changes, and new activities. Processing time remains three working days. The redesign simplified procedures, improved user interface, and migrated services to Sijilat 4.0, aiming to accelerate business transactions.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Gold steadies at $4,302 per ounce
Gold held steady on Tuesday at $4,302.13 per ounce after hitting its lowest point since August 7 on Monday. U.S. gold futures declined 0.2% to $4,341.70. Spot silver steadied at $63.25, while platinum gained 0.7% to $1,770.81 and palladium fell 0.4% to $1,288.25.
BNA BUSINESS ·
Launches 13th annual report on Bahrain human rights
The National Institution for Human Rights launched its 13th annual report during a press conference at its headquarters in Manama. The report highlights the institution's activities in 2025, including receiving complaints, providing legal assistance, and monitoring human rights issues. Chairman Ali Ahmed Al Derazi emphasized the report as a national tool for monitoring and evaluation, reflecting commitment to advancing Bahrain's human rights framework independently and objectively.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Participates in Cairo meeting on Arab prosecution cooperation
Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, Bahrain's Attorney General, attended the sixth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors in Egypt. Discussions covered approving Djibouti and Comoros membership, strengthening cooperation among Arab Public Prosecution offices, and developing mechanisms to address emerging and cross-border crimes. The meeting also featured a seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Public Prosecution Work.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Wins eighth Grand Prix of season in Madrid
Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, securing his eighth victory of the season on the Madring circuit. The 20-year-old extended his championship lead to 292 points, 81 points ahead of teammate George Russell. Antonelli finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the standings.
BNA SPORTS · · ES
Sells BD 70 million in 91-day bills
The Central Bank of Bahrain's BD 70 million Treasury Bills issue achieved 100% subscription this week. The 91-day bills, issued on behalf of the Government of Bahrain, carry a weighted average interest rate of 5.36%, up from 5.31% in the previous issue. The bills mature December 16, bringing total outstanding Treasury Bills to BD 2.110 billion.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH