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		<title>Qatari &#8220;Himyan&#8221; Card Support Expands to Bahrain Retail and Tourism Sectors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Riza Castillo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Qatari visitors can now use their national Himyan debit cards at all Bahraini points of sale and ATMs. The Qatar Central Bank integration aims to boost regional commerce and streamline the shopping experience for tourists visiting premium brands and hospitality venues in Bahrain.]]></description>
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									<p>MANAMA, Bahrain. Qatari visitors to Bahrain can now use their national debit card for retail purchases and cash withdrawals across the kingdom, following a new regional payment integration.</p><p>The <strong>Qatar Central Bank</strong> announced Thursday that its national payment card, <strong>Himyan</strong>, is officially <strong>accepted at all Bahraini points of sale and ATMs.</strong></p><p>The expansion aims to simplify cross-border transactions and encourage regional travel and commerce within the Gulf Cooperation Council. Bahrain is the second GCC nation to support the card, following a similar rollout in Kuwait.</p><p>For local businesses and premium brands in Bahrain, the integration opens up a smoother shopping experience for Qatari tourists, who represent a significant segment of the kingdom&#8217;s luxury and hospitality market.</p><p>The Himyan card is Qatar&#8217;s first homegrown payment brand, designed by its central bank to provide secure digital transactions.</p>								</div>
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		<title>Gulf Air Restores 75% of Global Network as Travel Demand Climbs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carl John Violeta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gulf Air has officially restored 75% of its global flight network, marking a major milestone&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gulf Air has officially restored 75% of its global flight network, marking a major milestone in the airline’s ongoing recovery and expansion efforts. The Bahraini national carrier currently operates flights to 40 destinations across 24 countries and plans to fully restore its network by June 1, 2026, while continuing to gradually add more routes and frequencies in the coming weeks.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The latest development highlights the growing momentum within the regional and international aviation sector as travel demand continues rising ahead of the busy summer season. Increased tourism activity, business travel, and international connectivity have pushed airlines worldwide to rebuild operations and expand schedules after years of disruption across the global travel industry.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gulf Air’s expanding network is also expected to further strengthen Bahrain’s position as a key regional travel and transit hub. Industry observers say the airline’s accelerated recovery supports the Kingdom’s wider tourism and economic growth ambitions, particularly as Bahrain continues investing heavily in hospitality, infrastructure, and international events.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The continued restoration of routes and flight frequencies will provide travelers with greater accessibility, more destination choices, and improved connectivity between Bahrain and major global markets.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Travel momentum is officially taking off again.</p>
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