Author: News Desk

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, directed the organisation of the second edition of the Al Fursan Sports Tournament during the holy month of Ramadan in 2026, following the positive outcomes of the first edition. His Highness noted that the first edition achieved positive sporting and social impact during Ramadan, which provided an incentive to proceed with organising a second edition and further developing the tournament as an established sporting platform. His Highness highlighted that the tournament contributes to encouraging youth participation, providing a competitive sporting…

Manama :The Royal Court announced that His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, will arrive in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday, January 25, on an official visit. His Excellency will hold talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, focusing on the close relations and cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments.

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain underlined the importance of continuing the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVIC) to support security, stability and sustainable development, and renewed its support for the efforts of the Colombian government and people to achieve peace and stability. This was stated in Bahrain’s address delivered by Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UN in New York, during a UN Security Council session on the Republic of Colombia. The Council was briefed by Miroslav Jenča, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Colombia and Head of…

MUMBAI : U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday signaled the potential removal of additional 25% tariffs on India following a sharp reduction in Indian imports of Russian oil. Trade tensions escalated in August when U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, including a 25% levy in response to India’s imports of Russian crude. India’s Russian oil imports in December dropped to their lowest in two years, lifting OPEC’s share of Indian oil imports to an 11-month high. Bessent’s remarks came amid heightened pressure from Trump, who earlier warned that tariffs could increase further unless India…

Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S. had an “armada” heading towards Iran. A senior Iranian official said on Friday Iran will treat any attack “as an all-out war against us”, ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days. Airline KLM will avoid flying over large parts of the Middle East until further notice due to rising tensions there, the Dutch arm of airline group…

WASHINGTON : U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.” In a second Saturday post, Trump said, “The last thing the World needs is to have China take over Canada. It’s NOT going to happen, or even come close to happening!”

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation in the signing of the Peace Board Charter, undertaken on the directive of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and represented by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court. The ceremony was held at the invitation and in the presence of His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States, alongside representatives of board member states. The Foreign Minister said the signing of the founding charter by the Minister of the…

Davos :  On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, led a high-level Bahraini delegation which participated in the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. The Forum was held from 19 to 23 January in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.”   During the visit, and on behalf of His Majesty the King, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman participated in the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace charter. The Charter was also signed by His Excellency Donald…

Doha : Bahraini police personnel participating in the joint tactical security exercise Arabian Gulf Security 4 arrived in the State of Qatar. The exercise will be held from January 25 to February 4, 2026, as part of ongoing cooperation among security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The participation comes in implementation of the directives of the Ministers of Interior of the GCC states, aimed at enhancing security readiness, exchanging expertise, and standardising mechanisms for addressing various security challenges and scenarios. The Arabian Gulf Security 4 exercise focuses on strengthening coordination among security agencies, developing field capabilities, and improving response procedures for…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, inaugurated the 36th edition of the Autumn Fair 2026 at the Exhibition World Bahrain from 22 to 31 January, with broad international participation comprising around 600 exhibitors from more than 24 countries worldwide. The minister affirmed that the Autumn Fair is among the most prominent events hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that its continuity reflects the Kingdom’s firmly established position on the regional and international exhibitions and conventions tourism map. She commended the royal support extended to tourism by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and…