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Tangerang : Indonesia reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four others ‌that had been closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, although fresh eruptions on Tuesday raised the risk of further disruption. Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and some surrounding areas since its initial eruption late on Friday. It led to the closure of eight airports for safety reasons, with more than 340,000 travellers impacted. Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Jakarta’s main airport, resumed operations on Tuesday after wind blew the ash away, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said in a…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Vinod Kurian Jacob, outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of India to Bahrain.  General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah commended the deep-rooted ties between the two countries, as well as the level of cooperation and coordination, particularly in security. The minister expressed appreciation for the ambassador’s efforts and contributions to strengthening bilateral ties across various domains, including security cooperation and coordination, and wished him continued success.

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (42) of 2026, appointing a director at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy. Article (I)Bushra Abdullah Hussain Ali shall be appointed as Director of the Central Procurement Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, succeeding Mohammed Abdulhakeem Abdulmalek. Article (II)The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be…

Manama :  INJAZ Bahrain concluded the second edition of the EconoQuesters Programme, delivered in collaboration with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The four-week programme brought together 12 INJAZ alumni in their third and fourth years of university. Participants were divided into three teams and tasked with assessing Bahrain’s performance in a selected priority sector. They examined the Kingdom’s competitiveness within the region and developed practical recommendations based on their research. The programme was designed to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to a real-world challenge. Throughout the four weeks, participants worked closely with mentors from Bahrain…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (43) of 2026 appointing a director at the Civil Service Bureau, based on a proposal by the President of the Civil Service Bureau. Article (I)Abdullah Khaled Al Shomeli shall be appointed Director of the Human Resources Systems Development Directorate at the Civil Service Bureau. Article (II)The President of the Civil Service Bureau shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.

London : Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), attended the Concours of Elegance 2026, hosted at Hampton Court Palace in the United Kingdom. The event featured a collection of some of the world’s rarest and most distinguished classic and historic cars and attracted leading collectors, experts and enthusiasts in the field.  Buhiji affirmed that the support and patronage extended to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s tourism sector by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (48) of 2026, restructuring the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), based on a proposal of the Minister of Interior and following the approval of the Cabinet.  The iGA shall be reorganised as follows: Chief Executive of the iGA, at the rank of Undersecretary, reporting to whom are: First: Directorate of Communications and Marketing. Second: Directorate of Human and Financial Resources. Third: Directorate of Strategic Planning and Projects. Fourth: Directorate of Innovation and Advanced Technologies. Fifth: Deputy Chief Executive for Statistics and Population Registry, at the rank of Assistant…

Manama : The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow has announced the rescheduling of the eighth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow, which was previously scheduled to take place from November 18 to 20, 2026, at Sakhir Air Base, with the new dates set for November 15 to 17, 2028. The new dates are intended to allow for broader international participation from visitors, exhibitors, delegations and industry partners, and enhance their ability to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the airshow, which is renowned for its distinguished standing internationally. The Supreme Organising Committee expressed its anticipation…

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development affirmed its continued efforts to develop the regulatory frameworks and procedures related to the work of civil society organisations, contributing to clarity of requirements and facilitating procedures, strengthening compliance with legal provisions and regulations, including the proper management of funds allocated for public purposes. It explained that Decision (51) of 2026 approving forms and applications for licences to collect funds for public purposes includes a unified form for collecting, receiving, transferring and accepting funds. This covers applications for licences to collect funds for public purposes, notifications of receiving funds without a licence, transferring…

Manama : The General Directorate of Traffic stressed the importance of complying with the legal regulations and requirements governing the use of electric bicycles and e-scooters and following the necessary safety measures to reduce accidents and injuries and enhance the safety of users and other road users. The directorate explained that individuals under 16 are prohibited from riding electric bicycles, while children under 7 may use e-scooters only under the supervision of a parent or guardian. It noted that allowing children below the specified age to use such vehicles without the required supervision is treated as allowing an unlicensed person…