Bahraini MPs block government's plan to sell 49% stake in Gulf Air

Bahraini MPs have blocked the government’s plan to sell a 49% stake in Gulf Air, halting a proposed partial privatization of the national carrier. The parliamentary decision stalls the government's effort to attract private capital and leaves the airline's ownership and strategic direction unchanged for now.

Discovered 2025-10-30T21:37:08.738975-07:00 | 2025-10-30T21:37:08.738975-07:00

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  • Parliament has blocked a proposed sale of a 49% stake in Gulf Air, halting the government's partial-privatization plan and delaying anticipated private capital inflows.
  • The decision preserves current ownership and governance, deferring any immediate changes to the carrier’s capital structure, strategic partnerships or investor-led restructuring.

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2025-10-30T21:37:08.738975-07:00
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