Manama:Bahraini daily newspapers highlighted several key events over the past 24 hours, focusing on the activities surrounding the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026. The forum was inaugurated by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who also engaged in meetings with international partners, senior investment and finance officials, and prominent figures such as the Secretary General of the GCC and the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the forum also saw Bahrain awarding Golden Licenses to four new projects valued at USD 3.89 billion. Additionally, the Transportation Minister participated in a panel on securing supply chains, further emphasizing the forum's focus on investment and economic collaboration.
Bahrain also condemned an attack on a Qatari LNG tanker in the Arabian Gulf, reflecting ongoing regional security concerns. Meanwhile, the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen announced the opening of registration for volunteering in the 2026 Commemoration Day campaign, highlighting national efforts to honor and remember those who served.
In other developments, Bahrain and Germany conducted their eighth round of political consultations, and the SCE upgraded its refrigerant reclamation license renewal service. Additionally, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs launched registration for the 31st Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize, and the Fuel Price Committee approved the fuel prices in Bahrain for November.