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Bahrain Opposition Leader Accused Of Inciting “Terror”

Khalil al-Marzouq, of the opposition Al Wefaq party was summoned by the police and is expected to face legal charges.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Acquires 25% Stake In ‘Fitness Time’ Operator

Investcorp buys stake in Saudi-based Leejam, a health and fitness club company that operates the Fitness Time brand.

Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank Agrees Share-Swap Merger With BMI Bank

Islamic lender Al Salam will exchange 11 of its shares for each BMI Bank share.

Bahrain Sovereign Fund Mumtalakat Signs $250m Loan Refinancing

The new credit facility covers about half of a $500 million five-year loan which the fund had signed in August 2008.

Bahrain’s Ithmaar Bank Says CEO To Retire On Aug 31

He will be replaced by Ahmed Abdul Rahim, currently general manager, as acting head.

Bahrain: The Long Road Ahead

The island’s once vibrant economy was paralysed by violent pro-democracy protests which deterred foreign investment and crimped tourism. Where does it stand today?

Thousands Of Bahrainis March Peacefully For Democratic Reforms

Police stayed away from the march, which was organised by the country’s main opposition parties.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Sells Skrill Group For $800m

Skrill, an online payment system in Europe, was sold to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.

Five Bahraini Security Officers Injured By Homemade Bomb In Village

Activists in the Kingdom have been demanding more democratic reform for two and a half years.

Bahrain Detention Centre Riot Leaves 40 Hurt

Security forces used batons, tear gas, pepper spray and stun grenades against inmates protesting over their conditions.

Police Fire Teargas, Birdshot At Bahrain Demonstrators

Protesters in Bahrain took to the streets to demand democratic change in the Gulf state.

Bahrain Tightens Security Ahead Of Planned Protests On Wednesday

Activists calling for democracy say they were inspired by mass protests in Egypt last month.

Bahrain Will “Forcefully Confront” August 14 Protests – PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa has warned that those behind the planned demonstrations will be punished.

Bahrain Deports US Teacher For Writing Articles On Radical Websites

The woman was accused of violating the terms of her work permit and using Twitter to spread misinformation.

Bahrain Prime Minister Issues Warning Ahead Of Planned Protests

Protesters inspired by the rebel protests in Egypt last month have called for rallies on Wednesday

S&P Downgrades Al Baraka Bank To Junk Status

The Islamic lender’s rating was reduced from BBB- to BB+ with a negative outlook on the back of increased sovereign and economic risk in the regions where it operates.

Bahrain In Talks Over Possible Eurofighter Deal-BAE

The Eurofighter combat jet is made by BAE Systems and Italian weapons maker Finmeccanica and EADS

Bahrain’s Seafront Property Records Strong Sales

More than half of the plots on Dilmunia Island were sold out on the day they were launched, says developer.

Bahrain King Toughens Anti-Terrorism Laws, Rights Groups Cry Foul

A protest movement in Bahrain has called for rallies on August 14.

Bahrain Petroleum Says Hydrocracker Back On After Brief Outage

The unit had been shut down to work on a gas compressor.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Annual Profits Surge 56%

Investcorp made a net profit of $104.9 million in the 2013 fiscal year ended in June.

Formula One Teams Schedule 2014 Tests In Middle East

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are under consideration to hold the tests.

Is Bahrain’s Gulf Air Finally On A Flight To Recovery?

The airline, undergoing a restructuring process, said that year-on-year losses reduced by over 50 per cent in the first half of 2013.

Bahrain Orders Tougher Penalties Ahead Of Protests

Bahrain’s lawmakers agreed to proposals including stripping those who commit or call for ‘terrorism crimes’ of their nationality.

Bahrain’s Housing Projects Help Revive Economy

The Gulf state is slowly recovering from the costs of political unrest with strong government-backed spending on housing projects.

Car Bomb Explodes Outside Mosque In Bahrain

Witnesses said several vehicles were destroyed in the explosion but there were no reports of injuries.

Bahrain Sovereign Fund Mumtalakat 2012 Net Loss Narrows

Mumtalakat made a net loss of 181.7 million dinars versus a net loss of 270.6 million a year earlier.

Bahraini MP’s House Attacked With Petrol Bombs

No one was hurt in the dawn attack on the home of Abbas Isa al-Madi, chairman of parliament’s Services Committee.

Bahrain’s GFH Hopes More Active Investment Will Secure Recovery

Gulf Finance House is banking on a revamped business model to revive its fortunes.

Bahrain Bomb Kills One Policeman – Interior Ministry

The bomb exploded as police were securing an area in the Shi’ite town of Sitra, killing one and injuring two other policemen.