Author: News Desk

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of thanks from HE Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, in response to His Royal Highness’s cable of congratulations on the Independence Day of India.

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, has approved regulatory decisions for the private education sector, including licences for two private schools and 11 new early education institutions, as well as the expansion of educational services at three private schools. The licensing decisions for private schools include: 1. Licensing for the establishment of GFH Alia National School. 2. Licensing for the establishment of Al Afaq Modern School (English). The licensing decisions for early educational institutions included: First: Seven national institutions – Rawaan Preschool – Al Mozn Kindergarten – Leen Preschool – Fikr Kindergarten – Learn and Fun…

Manama : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, and Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the National Committee for the Care of People of Determination, inaugurated the Employment Fair for People of Determination, organised by the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Social Development in cooperation with the private sector. The two-day fair features the participation of a number of private-sector institutions and companies. It forms part of national efforts to enhance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, expand their participation in the labour market and consolidate…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf has launched GCC Endowments Week, held this year under the theme of endowments and national development, as part of a Gulf initiative to highlight the role of endowments in supporting national development and strengthening their contributions to charitable, social and development activities. The Ministry affirmed that GCC Endowments Week follows the outcomes of meetings of the committees responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, reflecting a shared commitment to raising awareness of the importance of endowments and their role in serving society and contributing…

Manama : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the selection of 15 employees from across government entities as part of the 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the following candidates were selected: 1-Eman Mohamed Dhaif – Economic Development Board 2- Bushra Yusuf Janahi – Labour Fund (Tamkeen) 3- Husain Ali Alnoor – Electricity and Water Authority 4- Hessa Hesham Engineer – Labour Fund (Tamkeen) 5- Halima Mohamed Altorabi – Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications 6- Dalal Redha Hubail – Government Hospitals 7- Zayed Ebrahim Aljawder – Ministry of Interior 8- Talal Mohamed…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Special Representative and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, commended the royal directive issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to designate next year as the “Year of Isa bin Salman”, in honour of the late His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and in recognition of his contributions to his country and people, which helped build modern Bahrain and consolidate its development. His Highness said the royal initiative carries profound national significance, bringing renewed…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, inaugurated WestPoint’s new expansion in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which includes a new factory producing fibre fillings used in bedding, pillows and filled products. The inauguration was attended by Jonathan Storey, CEO of WestPoint.   Minister Fakhro affirmed that the expansion of international industrial investments in Bahrain reflects the Kingdom’s competitive advantages and attractive investment environment. This aligns with the objectives of the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022–2026), which aims to develop manufacturing, increase the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP, improve supply chain efficiency and boost exports to regional and international…

Manama :The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) confirmed that citizens can register for the Fixed Monthly Bill System for their first home until October 31, in implementation of an order by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The EWA noted that eligible citizens can register electronically through its website at eservices.ewa.bh/fixed. A fixed monthly amount will be calculated for each subscriber based on their average bills from June 2025 to May 2026 and paid monthly throughout the year. The monthly fixed bill amount can be checked using the online calculator available…

Manama : The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has announced that the ban on kingfish fishing in Bahrain’s territorial waters, as well as the display and sale of kingfish in markets and public places for marketing or commercial purposes, will be lifted on Friday, October 16, following the end of the designated ban period. The council said the seasonal ban was imposed under Legislative Decree (20) of 2002 on the Regulation of Fishing, Exploitation and Protection of Marine Resources, and in implementation of the decisions adopted by the GCC Agricultural Cooperation Committee at its 23rd meeting, which outlined measures to protect…

Manama : Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, announced that the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has opened registration for its monthly Fixed Billing System until October 31, in implementation of an order by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The order grants Bahraini citizens in their first residences an exceptional opportunity to register retroactively, effective from May 2026. The full difference between bills issued from May to September 2026 and the average monthly bill will be credited to their accounts with the authority. The minister said…