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Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the National Committee for the Care of People of Determination, attended the closing ceremony of the 2026 Summer Programme for People of Determination, held at the Mubarak Jassim Kanoo Comprehensive Social Centre. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Social Development in cooperation with the National Committee for the Care of People of Determination and in partnership with relevant civil society organisations. Minister Al Alawi said the summer programmes implemented by associations supporting people of determination demonstrated effective community partnership. He noted that their various…

Manama :The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) organised a joint specialised cyber security awareness event for professionals in the financial services sector, titled “Securing Financial Services Data in the AI Era.”  The event was held as part of the ongoing collaboration between the two entities to raise awareness and enhance cyber security readiness in the sector, thereby promoting secure practices and effectively addressing growing cyber security risks and challenges. Jawaher Jasim Al Khaja, Director of Cyber Awareness and Training at NCSC, said in her opening remarks that the NCSC remains committed to supporting…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the inaugural “Made in GCC 2026” Forum and Exhibition, from October 6 – 8 at Bahrain Exhibition World.  The event will bring together senior officials, CEOs, manufacturers and investors from across the GCC. The Forum and Exhibition is one of the initiatives endorsed by GCC leaders at the Gulf Summit hosted by Bahrain in December 2025, aimed at strengthening industrial integration and economic cooperation among GCC countries. It builds on longstanding Gulf cooperation, including the Customs Union, GCC Common Market,…

Singapore : The Council for International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted “International Commercial Courts and the Future of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution,” held on the sidelines of Singapore Convention Week 2026. Daryl Chew, Chairman of the Board of Maxwell Chambers and Managing Partner at Three Crowns, delivered the opening remarks. The session was moderated by Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson, Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and featured VK Rajah SC, Former Attorney-General of Singapore; Kevin Nash, Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration; Chiann Bao, Judge in the…

Guiyang : China’s data industry continued to expand rapidly in 2025, supporting the development of the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector, according to official data. The scale of China’s data industry reached 6.78 trillion yuan (about 1 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 15.7 percent year on year, showed figures released at the opening of the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo on Friday. Data-related software products, including AI application software, and data resource products, including token services, had a combined output value of 4.99 trillion yuan, accounting for 73.6 percent of the industry’s total. As of this month,…

Manama : BRAVE Combat Federation  (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organisation, is ready to open a new frontier in its European expansion as it brings its global spectacle to Croatia for the first time on September 5. The historic BRAVE CF 108 will unfold inside the iconic Pula Arena, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, adding a unique backdrop to an event that will further expand the promotion’s extraordinary international reach. Croatia represents the latest addition to BRAVE CF’s ever-growing European map, building an unrivaled presence on the continent in less than a…

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-Law (37) of 2026 amending Article (9) of Law (11) of 1975 concerning passports, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and the Ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this Decree-Law, which takes effect from the following date of its issuance in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-Law (39) of 2026 amending Article (9) of the Municipalities Law issued by Decree-Law (35) of 2001, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister and the Ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this Decree-Law, which takes effect from the following date of its issuance in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (40) of 2026 approving the Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The Agreement was signed in Brussels on June 26, 2026. The Prime Minister and the Ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this Decree-Law, which takes effect from the following date of…

Aarau : One person has been killed and five others injured in a shooting overnight in the Swiss town of Aarau, the Aargau cantonal police said. According to police, the incident took place at a horse racetrack, where the music event was being held at the time. Police said on social media platform X: “A search is underway for the unknown perpetrator or perpetrators”. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area. One woman said visitors initially thought the sound of the gunshots was fireworks, adding that the group then hid under the DJ booth. According to the witness, a…