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Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, and Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, visited the first Gadeha Junior training camp for young participants at the World Exhibition Bahrain, held under the directives of His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander. The ministers reviewed the camp’s programmes, activities and practical experiences, which are designed to develop participants’ skills and capabilities while promoting discipline, teamwork and self-reliance. Minister Al Sairafi described the camp as a distinctive national initiative that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to investing in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (41) of 2026 appointing a member to the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that Khalid Ali Yousif Abdulrahman shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the RERA, succeeding Basem Mohammed Al Saei, for the remainder of the current Board’s term. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each in their respective capacity, shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (42) of 2026 appointing a member to the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that Hassan Bader Ahmed Kaiksow shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the LMRA, succeeding Mohammed Abduljabbar Mahmood Al Kooheji, for the remainder of the current Board’s term. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Labour, and the Minister of Legal Affairs, each in their respective capacity, shall…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (43) of 2026 appointing a member to the Board of Trustees of the University of Bahrain (UoB), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that Yousif Salahuddin Ibrahim Salahuddin shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the UoB, succeeding Sonia Mohammed Janahi, for the remainder of the current Board’s term. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each in their respective capacity, shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall come into…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (44) of 2026 designating the competent authority pursuant to Decree-Law (35) of 2025 on approving the Unified System (Law) for International Land Transport between the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications shall be the competent authority pursuant to Article (II) of Decree-Law (35) of 2025. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each in their respective capacity, shall implement the provisions of…

Manama : The High Criminal Court today issued rulings in three separate cases involving individuals who supported and endorsed Iranian terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as obtaining and disseminating prohibited information and photographing locations where photography is prohibited. The court sentenced three defendants to prison terms of up to 10 years, fined some of them up to BD5,000, and ordered the confiscation of the seized items, the Deputy Chief Prosecutor for Terrorism Crimes said. The cases arose from reports received by the Public Prosecution from the relevant security authorities concerning the monitoring of social media accounts…

Geneva : The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirmed that extreme heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, last for longer periods and cover wider areas, amid rising global temperatures caused by climate change. Parts of Europe are experiencing a fifth heatwave during a summer marked by drought, wildfires and record temperatures. John Kennedy, Head of Climate Information at the WMO, said during a press conference in Geneva that extreme heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, last for longer periods and cover much wider areas, including areas that previously had cooler climates. He explained that the current pattern of heatwaves…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff for Military Strategy and Operations of the United Kingdom, who is currently visiting Bahrain. His Majesty the King commended the strong bilateral relations and close partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, which have a longstanding history of cooperation and coordination, particularly in defence and military affairs as allies and friends. His Majesty stressed the mutual commitment to developing these relations at all levels in a manner that serves the…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff for Military Strategy and Operations of the United Kingdom. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor; and Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Strategic Security Bureau, were present. His Highness welcomed Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, highlighting the depth of the historical and strategic relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, as well as the close and evolving cooperation between the two…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, affirmed that young people do not wait for others to chart their path, but look to those who believe in their ability to forge their own future. In a statement marking International Youth Day, observed on August 12, His Highness stressed that trust in young people is the foundation for future achievements, noting that nations that empower their youth to take the initiative build stronger and more sustainable futures. His…