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London : Fully electric vehicles accounted for more than 15% of all new car registrations in the European Union during the first half of 2025, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Between January and June, around 5.58 million new passenger cars were sold across the EU, marking a 1.9% decline compared to the same period last year. Of these, 869,271 were fully electric vehicles, representing an 8% year-on-year increase and raising their market share to 15.6%, up from 12.5% in the first half of 2024. Hybrid vehicles held the largest market share at 34.8%, followed by plug-in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (41) of 2025 appointing and transferring officials within the Ministry of Interior, following a proposal by the Minister of Interior and the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates the following:⁣ Article IV⁣Shaikh Khalid bin Humood bin Abdullah Al Khalifa is appointed as Governor of the Capital Governorate, succeeding Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman bin Rashid Al Khalifa, for a four-year term.

Manama : In line with Decision (6) of 2025 issued by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on forming the Women in Media Committee, Lulwa Al Awadhi, SCW Secretary-General, issued Decision (24) of 2025 naming its members. The Committee’s purpose is to highlight the successes and efforts of Bahraini women and to increase their visibility in the media inside and outside the Kingdom. Following to the decision, the committee will be formed under the chairmanship of Hisham Abu Alfateh, and will include representatives from the following entities: Bahrain TV,…

Moscow : An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east on Thursday and initial information suggested that everyone on board was killed, Russian emergency services officials said. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was from the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by a helicopter and rescue crews were rushing to the scene. There were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board, according to preliminary data.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (46) of 2025 appointing Heads of Diplomatic Missions for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The decree stipulated the following:  Article I: Dr. Mohammed Ali Bahzad is appointed as Head of Bahrain’s Diplomatic Mission to the Kingdom of Belgium, at the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, succeeding Ambassador Abdullah Faisal Jabr Al Dosari. Article II: Khalil Yaqoub Al Khayyat is appointed as Head of Bahrain’s Diplomatic Mission to the Kingdom of Thailand, at the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, succeeding Ambassador Mona Abbas Mahmood Radhi. Article III: Ahmed…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree (47) of 2025, appointing two ambassadors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Article I: The following shall be appointed as ambassadors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 1. Talal Yousif Fakhro 2. Abdulwahid Abdulwahab Al Nakkal Article II: The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement this decree, which takes effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (41) of 2025 appointing and transferring officials within the Ministry of Interior, following a proposal by the Minister of Interior and the approval of the Cabinet.  The decree stipulates the following: Article I Ali Abdulhussain Al Shaikh Khalaf Al Asfoor, Governor of the Northern Governorate, is transferred to serve as Advisor for Community Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, at the rank of Undersecretary. Article II Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, is appointed as General Coordinator for the Governorates at…

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency General Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at Gudaibiya Palace, on the occasion of HE President Aoun’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Upon arrival, an official reception ceremony was held, during which the national anthems of the Lebanese Republic and the Kingdom of Bahrain were played, and a 21-gun salute was fired. HE President Auon then greeted Bahraini officials, while His Majesty the King greeted the…

Manama : During the official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Excellency General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, and his accompanying delegation, visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) in Bahrain Bay. HE President Aoun was received by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the importance of HE the Lebanese President’s visit as an opportunity to gain insight into Bahrain’s experience…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications organised an awareness workshop for taxi drivers, in coordination with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, aimed at improving service quality and enhancing the tourism experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The workshop is part of the ministry’s efforts to implement a comprehensive strategy for developing the taxi sector. It focused on training drivers and raising their professional standards by introducing them to key tourist and cultural sites in the Kingdom, in a manner that reflects Bahrain’s cultural identity and promotes a positive image…