Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Bahrain Political Digest.

READOUT: Secretary Kristi Noem Visits 4 Countries Focused on Securing the U.S. Homeland
The Secretary Held Meetings with 3 Heads of State and Multiple Ministers WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held bilateral meetings with world leaders in Rome, Italy, Manama, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,...

Beyon Cyber Recognized by Deloitte as Fastest Growing Cyber Security Company in the Region for Third Consecutive Year
Beyon Cyber Wins 2025 ‘Kiyadat’ Award - Reserved for High Growth Companies led by GCC Nationals Only Bahrain Based Company to Receive both Prestigious Honours MANAMA, BAHRAIN, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon...

Iran possibly to attack American army locations
(MENAFN) According to Fars news agency, Iran may target US military bases in the Middle East as part of its response to recent Israeli airstrikes. Tehran’s UN ambassador, Amir Iravani, accused Washington of being complicit in Israel’s attacks that...

US Issues Regional Travel Alerts
(MENAFN) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian retaliatory attack on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the US State Department released extensive travel alerts across the region on Monday. In Kuwait, the US Embassy...

Media reports Israel willing to attack Iran
(MENAFN) Israel is poised to launch a military attack on Iran, according to multiple US media reports on Thursday. Concern over a potential Israeli assault and subsequent Iranian retaliation has already led Washington to reduce its diplomatic...

Wrap Technologies Announces Appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan as Chief Financial Officer
MIAMI, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global pioneer in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan, seasoned...

US allows fractional evacuation of Middle East embassies
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the evacuation of non-essential personnel and the families of diplomats and military staff from embassies and bases across the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran. The State Department confirmed...

Amarin Announces Exclusive License and Supply Agreement with Recordati to Commercialize VAZKEPA® (Icosapent Ethyl) in Europe
-- Company to Streamline Global Operations, Resulting in Approximately $70 Million of Cost Savings Over Next 12 Months and Accelerated Path to Positive Cash Flow -- -- Conference Call Today at 8:00 a.m. EDT with Investor Materials Available at...

ila Bank partners with Mastercard to launch innovative solutions and expand into new markets
MANAMA, Bahrain, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ila Bank, powered by Bank ABC, has partnered with Mastercard to enhance the bank’s proposition across consumer products, launching new affluent, travel products and loyalty offerings. ila Bank will...

Abraaj Restaurants Group announces it has become the first bitcoin treasury company in the Middle East
MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. is pleased to announce that it has purchased Bitcoin for its balance sheet, becoming the first publicly traded company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the...

Supporting Regional Integration with Payment Services: UnionPay Attends the First ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum
SHANGHAI, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From May 27 to 28, the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum 2025 was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, was invited to attend the Forum,...

Keeta Continues AFC Sponsorship, Supporting Key Asian Qualifiers
RIYADH, NOT APPLICABLE, SAUDI ARABIA, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s on-demand delivery giant, is continuing its sponsorship of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026, maintaining its...

UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured...

China extends 240-hour visa-free transit to many worldwide nations
(MENAFN) On Thursday, China expanded its visa-free transit policy to include Indonesia, increasing the number of eligible countries to 55, according to state media referencing China’s National Immigration Administration. This extension means that...

Texas 5,000 Acre AI Data Center Site Fast Tracks 500 MW Behind-Meter Power
Texas Panhandle site offers 750 MW wind, 1 GW gas, and 250 MW BTM power—no PPAs signed, fully customizable to end-user load profiles. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A 5,000-acre Panhandle campus listed by Roxanne...

ZMC Express Cargo Reinforces Its Position as the Leading Air, Sea & Land Freight Company in Dubai, UAE
UAE-based ZMC Express Cargo delivers trusted air, sea & land freight with live tracking, COD, eCommerce support & global logistics expertise. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time where reliable...

Keeper Security Launches New Ad Campaign Starring F1 Driver Carlos Sainz
Cybersecurity takes centre stage in a two-part commercial series and social media videos featuring the Atlassian Williams Racing Driver LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keeper Security, the leading cybersecurity...

Emerging Trends & Growing Reliance on Advanced Thermal Management Solutions Propel Liquid Metals Market
The Business Research Company's Liquid Metals Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report...

New Senior Hires, New Riyadh HQ: GymNation Doubles Down on GCC Expansion
Fast-growing gym chain on track to surpass 50 locations by the end of 2025. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GymNation, the homegrown Middle East gym chain that everyone is talking about, has announced a series of new...

Al Salam Bank Awarded 'Bank of the Year' by The Banker for 2024
Al Salam Bank has been named Bahrain’s "Bank of the Year" for 2024 by The Banker magazine. AL MANAMA, BAHRAIN, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Al Salam Bank has been named Bahrain’s "Bank of the Year" for 2024 by The Banker magazine. The...