Bahrain Faces Deep Economic Contraction as Debt and Financing Risks Mount

With the IMF forecasting an 11.3% contraction, economists call for debt restructuring, fiscal reform and productive investment as Bahrain seeks further Gulf financial support. Bahrain faces an 11.3% economic contraction in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund’s October forecast, as prolonged disruption to Gulf shipping compounds the kingdom’s heavy public debt burden, drains foreign-exchange […]

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