Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Bahrain
Middle EastArabic
Country facts
Bahrain at a glance
Capital
Manama
Population
Approximately 1.6 million
Official languages
Arabic
Currency
Bahraini dinar
Region
Middle East
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Internet domain
.bh
Calling code
+973
Why this country matters
Why Bahrain matters in the news
Bahrain, with Manama as a key national reference point, is part of the Middle East news region, where coverage often connects to energy, diplomacy, security, religion, trade, migration, public policy, and regional conflicts. Its population is listed as approximately 1.6 million, and news in Bahrain is commonly read through Arabic sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 8 listed sources across Newspaper, News Agency, Local News, Business.
Middle EastArabicCurrency: Bahraini dinar
Country overview
Bahrain news and media context
Middle East. 8 listed outlets across Newspaper, News Agency, Local News, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Bahraini dinar.
Geographic context
Regional links with Egypt, Iran, Iraq shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Arabic.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 5Business: 1Local News: 1News Agency: 1
Bahrain Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Al Bilad
National / Arabic-language newspaper
Best business source
TradeArabia
National and GCC / business audience
Best local source
Gulf Weekly
National / community and lifestyle
National: 8Local: 6Business: 5Government: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Bahrain
Bahrain's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Arabic
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Bahrain page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
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Review status
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Akhbar Al Khaleej
www.akhbar-alkhaleej.com
Arabic-language Bahraini daily newspaper covering national, Gulf, Arab, international, sport, and opinion news.
BahrainNewspaperArabicNational / Manama-basedVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Al Ayam
www.alayam.com
Arabic-language Bahraini daily newspaper covering local affairs, politics, economy, sport, culture, and opinion.
BahrainNewspaperArabicNational / Manama-basedVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Al Bilad
www.albiladpress.com
Arabic-language Bahraini newspaper and digital outlet covering local affairs, economy, society, sport, opinion, and regional news.
BahrainNewspaperArabicNational / Arabic-language newspaperVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Bahrain News Agency
bna.bh/en
Official Bahrain news agency publishing local and international news in Arabic and English.
BahrainNews AgencyArabic, EnglishNational / official state agencyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Daily Tribune / News of Bahrain
www.newsofbahrain.com
English-language daily newspaper and digital outlet covering Bahrain news, business, sport, entertainment, and regional affairs.
BahrainNewspaperEnglishNational / English-language audienceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Gulf Daily News
www.gdnonline.com
English-language Bahraini daily newspaper and digital outlet covering national, business, sport, and regional news.
BahrainNewspaperEnglishNational / Manama-basedVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Gulf Weekly
www.gulfweekly.com
Weekly English-language publication covering Bahrain community news, features, lifestyle, motoring, entertainment, and local events.
BahrainLocal NewsEnglishNational / community and lifestyleVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
TradeArabia
www.tradearabia.com
Bahrain-based business news portal covering companies, economy, trade, finance, industry, travel, and GCC markets.
BahrainBusinessEnglishNational and GCC / business audienceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28