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Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, attended the annual meeting with heads and officials of Maatams (community centres) across the Kingdom’s governorates, organised by the Ministry of Interior at the Police Officers Club. The meeting comes as part of the Ministry’s community partnership strategy and efforts to enhance engagement with society, and was held within the framework of cooperation and coordination regarding the organisation of Ashoora season activities. Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments; Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior; Lieutenant-General Tariq…

Manama : The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, in cooperation with the Southern Governorate, developed a digital service for the payment and refund of security deposits for non-commercial camping permits as part of ongoing government efforts to improve and re-engineer public services. The service enables applicants for non-commercial camping permits in the Southern Governorate to complete deposit procedures electronically, contributing to simplified processes, faster service delivery and an enhanced user experience. The upgraded service reduced processing time from three working days to an immediate automated procedure through full digital transformation. Application procedures have also been streamlined, with the number…

London : Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al Jahromi, Secretary General of the Higher Education Council, participated in the Education World Forum 2026, held in the United Kingdom under the theme “Education for a Shared Future: Peace, Planet, Purpose and Pathways”, with the participation of officials and experts from 125 countries. Dr. Al Jahromi highlighted the achievements of Bahrain’s higher education sector and its institutions across academic, educational and research domains. She noted the continued support accorded to the higher education system to enhance its readiness and keep pace with accelerating global developments. On the sidelines of the forum, the Secretary General…

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, concluded a five-day visit to Spain and Switzerland aimed at strengthening engagement with investors, business leaders, and industry stakeholders across key European markets. The programme included a series of meetings, roundtables, and networking events in Barcelona, Zurich, and Geneva, focusing on sectors including financial services, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, fintech, and digital assets. In Barcelona, Bahrain EDB hosted engagements with Spanish investors and business leaders, highlighting Bahrain’s network of trade and economic cooperation agreements and opportunities…

Tokyo : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, held a series of high-level meetings with Japanese officials on the sidelines of the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo.  Ahmed Mohammed Al Doseri, Ambassador to Japan, and Amna Hamad Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive of the Supreme Council for Environment, attended the meeting. During the minister’s meeting with Kenji Yamada, State Minister at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in energy, industry and environmental sectors, including investment opportunities and technological collaboration. The minister also met Doi…

Geneva : The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of growing global risks associated with food contamination, stressing that it is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, particularly among children. The WHO noted that consuming food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or harmful chemicals causes around 1.5 million deaths annually, in addition to hundreds of millions of cases of foodborne illness. According to an analysis conducted by the WHO based on data from 194 countries covering the period from 2000 to 2021, around 886 million people contract foodborne diseases each year. Children under the age of five…

Geneva : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Labour Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs, chaired the 46th GCC Labour Ministers’ coordination meeting in Geneva, as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the current session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Held on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, the meeting focused on advancing labour cooperation among GCC member states and aligning positions on key issues under discussion at the conference.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, said that Gulf Youth Day, which falls on 6 June each year, marks an important occasion to celebrate the distinguished achievements of young people in the Gulf Cooperation Council states, which have contributed to advancing development and strengthening the GCC states’ position as a global model in empowering young people and investing in their potential. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad noted that these achievements are an extension of the wise visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and…

Colombo : Twelve people died and eight others were injured in a fire at an unlicensed elderly care home in western Sri Lanka. Police spokesperson Frederick Wootler said the fire broke out late Wednesday at the facility in Anguruwatota. Rescue teams evacuated 51 residents, while police and military personnel assisted survivors and transported them to safe locations. Authorities arrested the home’s manager on suspicion of negligence, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Officials said the facility was not registered as an elderly care home and had previously received warnings from authorities. The home was housing…

Manama : Foundation works to build 69 new housing units commenced in Salman City. The project covers a total area of 13,891 square metres, with housing units ranging in size from 174 to 261 square metres and averaging 200 square metres each. Unit prices are aligned with the requirements of the ministry’s financing programmes in cooperation with participating banks. The event was attended by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and Abdullah Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Delmon Gate Company. The project forms part of the ministry’s plan to construct 137 new housing units in…