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Riyadh : The General Directorate of Passports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its readiness to receive pilgrims for Hajj 1447 AH and facilitate their entry through all international ports, including air, land, and sea. The directorate has mobilised its capabilities to ensure efficient processing, supported by advanced technologies and multilingual personnel at entry points.

Antalya : Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of Syria, met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The two sides discussed means to enhance bilateral relations and develop cooperation across various domains in support of mutual interests and regional security and stability.

Manama : In the presence of Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, the Capital Trustees Board signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) to develop and maintain Seef Park, as part of efforts to enhance municipal services through public-private partnership. The agreement covers the development and maintenance of the park, which spans 5,770 square metres, with the aim of improving services, enhancing the urban landscape, and ensuring the sustainability of its facilities. The minister noted that the agreement supports efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector to improve the efficiency…

Antalya : Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence of Ireland, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye. At the outset of the meeting, the Irish minister commended the efforts of GCC states in evacuating Irish citizens during the recent regional crisis. The meeting reviewed means to enhance cooperation between the GCC and Ireland and discussed coordination during Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the European Union (EU) in May. The two sides also addressed the importance of advancing negotiations for…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, crowned Muharraq champions of the Zain Bahrain Basketball League after defeating Manama 3–1 in the final series. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali presented the league shield following the fourth match of the finals, held at Khalifa Sports City Hall in Isa Town, in the presence of Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Basketball Association, along with senior officials and a large audience. He also awarded gold medals to Muharraq players and staff, and silver medals to Manama. HH Shaikh…

Manama : BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) announced a rematch between Light Heavyweight World Champion Erko Jun and Mohamed Said Maalem in the co-main event of its upcoming event in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The bout will take place on June 6 at Hala Tivoli as part of BRAVE CF’s collaboration with World Freefight Challenge, revisiting their previous encounter at BRAVE CF 81 in April 2024, where Jun secured a knockout victory. Jun returns to the light heavyweight division following his appearance at BRAVE CF 96 in June 2025, after winning the vacant light heavyweight title at BRAVE CF 88 in September…

Istanbul : Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division, held bilateral parliamentary meetings with heads and representatives of parliaments from Niger, Bangladesh, Eswatini, Gabon, and Singapore, as well as the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, with the participation of members of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s parliamentary delegation. Al Musallam briefed parliamentary counterparts on the details and repercussions of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf…

Istanbul : The parliamentary delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain participated in a meeting of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held as part of the 152nd General Assembly in Istanbul. During the meeting, the delegation called for strengthening the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and developing legislative frameworks to regulate its use, to safeguard democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The delegation was represented by MP Mariam Saleh Al Dhaen and Dr. Mahdi Abdulaziz Al Showaikh. Dr. Mahdi Al Showaikh highlighted that artificial intelligence should be governed within a clear…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing to advance and enhance the sustainability of its public transport system in line with international best practices and in support of its aspirations for more connected, efficient and higher-quality cities, in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Minister said that World Public Transport Day, launched by the International Association of Public Transport, represents an important occasion to reaffirm the vital role played by mass transit systems in supporting sustainable urban mobility, improving traffic flow and strengthening community…

New York : The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York sent identical letters to the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council. This marks the tenth letter in a series of official communications aimed at refuting Iranian allegations and claims. The letter reaffirmed Bahrain’s categorical rejection of the claims contained in a letter submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN on 13 April 2026. It emphasised Bahrain’s full commitment, under all circumstances, to international law, while renewing its condemnation of Iran’s unjustified attacks against the…