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Bahrain’s GIB Plans 2bn Saudi Riyal Note Issue

Gulf International Bank plans to issue floating rate notes with a lifespan of five years through a private placement in Saudi Arabia.

Two Killed In Bahrain Car Explosion – Interior Ministry

The ministry said on its Twitter account the explosion was in the mostly Shi’ite village of al-Maqshaa’, outside of the capital Manama.

Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank Considers Sale Or Merger

The deal, estimated to be worth $5 billion, would be the largest banking transaction in the region for the past 20 years.

Starwood, MAF Sign Deal To Open Westin, Le Meridien Hotels In Bahrain

Both the hotels are scheduled to open in July 2014.

Bahrain Q4 GDP Growth Slows To 5.4%

The mining sector, which includes oil production and accounts for over a fifth of GDP, led growth in the fourth quarter.

Small Blast Heard In Bahrain Capital – Witnesses

The incident took place near a government security building in the Adliya district.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Tie-Up Targets European Distressed Debt

Investcorp will provide capital to Eyck, a newly established investment manager founded by Khing Oei.

Bahrain’s Batelco Names New CEO

Prior to joining Batelco, Alan Whelan has worked in firms such as AT&T, BT and other telecom companies in India and Macao.

Bahrain Batelco’s Bond Buy-Back Ends, $131m Purchased

Debt holders tendered $136.1 million of bonds and Batelco agreed to buy back $131.4 million of them, a statement said.

Bahrain Eyes New Rules For Islamic Financing Contracts

The move comes as part of a broader push to revamp Bahrain’s efforts in Islamic finance.

Bahrain Banks Get Clean Bill Of Health, But Statistics Go Missing

Bahrain has weathered the most recent bout of volatility in global financial markets, the IMF said last week.

Bahrain Jails 13 For Life Over Protest, Attack – Lawyer

Defendants were accused of attacking two officers and of taking part in an illegal protest, according to their lawyer.

Bahrain Watchdog Eases Batelco Broadband Price Restrictions

Batelco’s share of retail broadband subscribers has fallen to 20-30 per cent in 2012 from 70-80 per cent in 2008.

Bahrain’s Batelco Plans Further Buy-Back Of 2020 Bonds

The company has offered to buy back up to $200 million in principal amount of its 4.25 per cent, $604.4 million guaranteed notes maturing in 2020.

Policemen Injured By Bomb On Highway In Bahrain

Bahrain has experienced unrest over the past three years by majority Shi’ite Muslims demanding political reform.

Kempinski Checks Out Of Bahrain Mall

Majid Al Futtaim plans to introduce a brace of brands in the two towers which connect with the shopping centre

Saudi Arabia Hanco Consortium Buys Rental Firm Byrne

Saudi Arabia’s Hanco and Bahrain’s Venture Capital Bank bought Byrne for around Dhs600 million.

Bahrain’s Khaleeji Commercial, Bank Al Khair Drop Merger Plans

The non-agreement on the structure and the valuation of the deal were the primary reasons to call off the merger, a statement said.

Bomb Blast In Bahrain’s Sitra Village Injures Policeman

It was not immediately clear who planted the bomb or the extent of the damage.

Bahrain’s GFH Eyes Share Capital Reduction, Convertible Sukuk

The Islamic investment firm’s unit is in the process of selling a majority stake in English soccer club Leeds United.

Bahrain Fund Mumtalakat Plans No Bonds In 2014, To Pay Off Small Loan

Mumtalakat had $7.1 billion of assets under management at the end of September and holds stake in 40 firms in Bahrain’s non-oil sector.

Bahrain’s GFH To Start $3bn Tunisia Project

The financial park and real estate project had been suspended for five years.

Bahrain Says Foreign “Terrorists” Behind Blast That Killed Three Police

Bahrain, which has been seeing clashes between Shia and Sunni sects, accused Shi’ite Iran on Thursday of fomenting bloodshed in the kingdom.

Bahrain Says Two Children Injured As Bomb Explodes

The two children, aged 10 and 11, had been instructed by “terrorists” to plant a bomb in Daih, a ministry statement said.

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar In Security Row

They accused Doha of not implementing an agreement among GCC countries not to interfere in each others’ internal affairs.

Bahrain To See Further Bank Mergers This Year – Central Bank Governor

In 2013, there were four separate examples of consolidation in the Bahraini banking sector.

Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank Launches Asian Islamic REIT Fund

The REIT will invest in between 15 and 35 properties and be managed by Swiss-based B&I Capital AG.

UAE Officer Among Three Policemen Killed In Bahrain Blast

A bomb detonated during a protest in a village west of the capital Manama.

Bahrain Eyes External Sharia Audits For Islamic Banks

Regulators around the world are increasing their scrutiny of Islamic finance, including the boards of sharia scholars who rule on whether activities follow religious principles.

Bahrain’s Gulf Finance House Doubles Q4 Profit On Investment Revenue

The investment firm made a net profit of $5.2 million in the three months to December 31.