Bahrain records strong tourism growth following “We Miss You” initiative
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Bahrain’s tourism sector has seen strong growth since the “We Miss You” campaign, with increased GCC arrivals during Eid Al Adha. The Minister said the country is prepared for summer demand with expanded leisure offerings and regional promotions.
Bahrain hotels see strong Eid Al Adha demand from GCC travellers
Mon, 25 May 2026
Hotels in Bahrain are seeing strong Eid Al Adha demand, driven by GCC family travel. Hospitality officials report a return to near-normal activity, with staycation packages and curated experiences focused on family relaxation.
Gulf Air boosts Airbus fleet with its 45th A320neo aircraft
Sat, 23 May 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it has welcomed an additional Airbus A320neo to its fleet, located at Bahrain International Airport. The delivery is the 45th aircraft in the flag-carrier's fleet and represents continued momentum in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
Bahrain suspends entry of non-Bahraini travellers from ebola-hit countries
Wed, 20 May 2026
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced the suspension of entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving in the kingdom from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda on all flights from Tuesday, May 19.
Gulf Air restores 75pc global network as travel demand rebounds
Mon, 18 May 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, India and Africa, thus reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through Bahrain.
VFS Global opens new Turkey visa centre in Bahrain
Sat, 16 May 2026
VFS Global has opened a new Türkiye Visa Application Centre in Manama, Bahrain, on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices in the Diplomatic Area, enhancing secure visa services for travellers.
New indoor destination Leo & Loona Kids Park opens in Bahrain
Thu, 14 May 2026
Leo & Loona Kids Park has opened at The Avenues Mall Bahrain, introducing one of the region’s leading indoor family entertainment concepts to the Kingdom.
Bahrain targets GCC families with tourism push
Thu, 14 May 2026
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a campaign promoting Bahrain’s concerts, festivals, family attractions, sports and shopping experiences, aiming to attract GCC visitors seeking entertainment-filled weekend breaks and short regional getaways.
Gulf Air introduces first Starlink equipped flight
Wed, 13 May 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced a milestone in its inflight connectivity programme with the launch of its first Starlink-equipped commercial flight.
Dividend Gate Capital to launch Bahrain’s first indoor ski academy
Wed, 13 May 2026
Dividend Gate Capital, Bahrain-based private equity firm, plans first indoor ski academy with international partner, responding to rising skiing popularity among Bahrainis and GCC families, driven by increased winter travel to Europe and other destinations.
Kanoo Museum, BACA sign MoU to boost Bahrain’s cultural sector
Wed, 06 May 2026
Kanoo Museum, Bahrain’s first private family museum under Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) to strengthen cooperation across the cultural and museum sectors.
Gulf Air, beOnd partner to elevate Bahrain’s premium travel
Wed, 06 May 2026
Bahrain aims to cement its global aviation hub status through a new Gulf Air–beOnd joint venture launching in December, combining Gulf Air’s extensive network with beOnd’s all-business-class, private-jet-style service to expand the ultra-premium travel segment.
Air India Express resumes flights to Bahrain, Qatar
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Air India Express, India’s international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Bahrain offers optional Q1 fee deferral for tourism establishments
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
Tourist-focused establishments can choose to postpone payment of their Q1 fees to the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The optional measure applies to hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourist restaurants.
Qatar Airways resumes daily services to Bahrain, Kozhikode
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its global network, announcing the return of daily flights to Bahrain (BAH) and Kozhikode (CCJ), starting May 1, 2026.
Gulf Air moves its operations at Frankfurt Airport to Terminal 3
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the relocation of its operations at Frankfurt Airport to the newly-developed Terminal 3, effective May 1. Passengers travelling to and from Frankfurt will benefit from a range of advanced services, including self-check-in and automated baggage drop.
Oman Air resumes flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Khasab
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Oman Air resumed flights to Dubai, Bahrain, and Khasab from 18 April, operating five weekly flights to Bahrain, four to Khasab, and daily Dubai services, with frequencies increasing as demand grows initially planned expansion
Gulf Air to reinstate full global network by June 2026
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, is gradually resuming flights, aiming to serve over 50 destinations by June 2026. Interim operations continue from King Fahd International Airport until April 30, following Bahrain’s airspace reopening.
Gulf Air adds four South Asia routes from Dammam
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has expanded its temporary operations from King Fahd International Airport with the addition of four new South Asian destinations: Lahore, Islamabad, Kochi, and Dhaka.
AirAsia X reaffirms commitment to Bahrain Hub despite regional conflict
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Budget carrier AirAsia X said that it remained set on opening a planned hub in Bahrain in June, though the airline’s chief executive officer was non-committal on whether the plans would go ahead if the Middle East conflict drags on.
Gulf Air adds Europe, India destinations to its Dammam network
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the expansion of its temporary operations from the King Fahd International Airport in the Saudi city of Dammam adding three new destinations - Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece) as well as the South Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.