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All GCC states to implement soft drinks, tobacco tax by year-end

The tax will see prices of soft drinks increase by 50 per cent and energy drinks and tobacco products by 100 per cent

UAE and Oman rise, other Gulf states fall in HSBC expat ranking

The Gulf countries performed well in economics but less favourably in the experience and family categories

Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires US property worth $350m

Investcorp also acquired three multi-family properties in February worth $400m

Bahrain accuses Qatar of seizing three boats

The boats were reportedly seized over the past three days

Bahrain, Manama, Cityscape view of Bahrain World Trade Center and Bahrain Financial Harbor

Bahrain reorganises National Security Agency, appoints new head

Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel has been appointed as the NSA’s new president

Bahrain ranked best global destination for expats, Saudi, Kuwait among the worst

The kingdom performed well in areas like ease of settling in where Saudi Arabia and Kuwait struggled

Bahrain says UK’s Tramonex, Dubai’s NOW Money sign up to fintech sandbox

The regulatory incubator aims to allow fintech firms to test ideas without falling foul of financial laws

Bahrain may need to boost interest rates to protect currency, IMF warns

The IMF repeated earlier warnings that more steps by Bahrain to cut its deficit were “urgently needed”

US fighter jet crash landing disrupts flights in Bahrain

The jet suffered a technical failure in one engine

Bahrain, Manama, Cityscape view of Bahrain World Trade Center and Bahrain Financial Harbor

Bahrain’s Investcorp aims for 10 investments in current fiscal year

The company reported a 116 per cent rise in its second-half net profit

Non-oil sector drives Bahrain to 2.9% growth in Q1

Non-oil growth was driven by sectors including the hotel and restaurant industry

Accor opens first Ibis Styles hotel in Bahrain

The 95-key ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area has been launched in partnership with Action Hotels

Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires UK classroom software provider for $36m

Investcorp said it would support Impero through organic growth and “add-on” acquisitions

Bahrain’s Investcorp appoints ex-Pimco CEO Mohamed El Erian to its board

El Erian is also chief economic advisor to Allianz

Four Arab states to open nine emergency routes for Qatari planes

The emergency routes will be opened on August 1

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt reduce Qatar demands to six ‘principles’

The four states cut diplomatic ties and economic links with Qatar on June 5

Bahrain’s Investcorp sells Spanish firm Esmalglass for $693m

Investcorp had bought Esmalglass in July 2012

UAE, Saudi, Bahrain and Egypt stress reasons for continued sanctions against Qatar

Qatar signed an agreement with the US on Tuesday to combat the financing of terrorism

Bahraini rights activist Nabeel Rajab sentenced to two years in jail

He was charged with making “false or malicious” statements about authorities

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt respond to leaked secret documents

The agreements were signed by the GCC states in 2013 and 2014

Arab states disappointed with ‘negative’ Qatari response, but no new sanctions

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt will continue political and economic boycott against Qatar

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt set to deliver verdict on Qatar

Qatar could face further isolation and possible expulsion from the GCC

GCC states receive Qatar’s response to demands

Saudi, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have said they will respond “in due time”

Bahraini activist Ebtisam al-Sayegh arrested – rights group

She was reportedly arrested at her home late on Monday by masked and armed security officers

Bahrain’s Gulf International Bank obtains retail licence as part of digital push

The bank plans to launch digital banking services in Bahrain next year

Oil prices rise as Iran backs output cap; UAE expects positive impact

Bahrain, Oman among most ‘vulnerable’ oil exporters – report

Oil prices have been lagging on the back of oversupply and slowing demand

Bahrain accuses Qatar of military escalation

Bahrain, alongside Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt imposed a boycott on Qatar three weeks ago

Bahrain orders Qatari soldiers to leave US base in Manama

Bahrain has broken all ties with Qatar as part of joint efforts with Saudi Arabia and the UAE to isolate the country

Blast kills policeman in Bahraini village

Diraz village, home to Ayatollah Isa Qassim, has been a flashpoint for violence

Bahrain detains citizen for sympathising with Qatar

Violators face up to five years in jail and an unspecified fine