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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (25) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (35) of 2023 establishing and forming the National Human Rights Committee, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The title “International Human Rights Affairs Committee” shall replace the title “National Human Rights Committee” in the title of Edict (35) of 2023 establishing and forming the National Human Rights Committee, as well as wherever it appears throughout the provisions of the edict.…

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Botswana today signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, reflecting their shared commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. The Joint Communiqué was signed on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, and on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Botswana by Ambassador Charles Masole,…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court, at its session held today, Tuesday, sentenced a defendant to five years’ imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of seized items after convicting him of acts of violence and vandalism committed during the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain in March. The case stems from a report submitted to the Public Prosecution by the competent security authority at the Ministry of Interior, stating that the defendant had been arrested in flagrante delicto at the scene while participating in acts of violence and vandalism that coincided…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (26) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (100) of 2023 on the reconstitution of the Academic Accreditation Committee, based on a proposal by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council. Article (I) Item (6) of Article (I) of Edict (100) of 2023 on the reconstitution of the Academic Accreditation Committee shall be replaced with the following: 6. Professor Dalal Abbas Al Haj. Article (II) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher…

Dakar : The Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo announced late on Monday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1,307, including 377 deaths. The Congo authorities said these ⁠cases have been recorded in three provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu and ⁠South Kivu, while continuing to monitor the epidemiological situation and taking the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security arrested a 29-year-old Asian man for misusing social media by filming police officers in detail while they were carrying out their duties at a security point and posting the video on his social media account, which constitutes a legal offence. The directorate confirmed that the required legal procedures had been taken against him in preparation for referring the case to the Public Prosecution. It called on everyone to comply with laws and regulations and to act responsibly when using social media.

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the voting session of the UN Security Council, which unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2824, which requires the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Syrian Golan for an additional six months, until December 31, 2026. The resolution also requested the Secretary-General of the United Nations to ensure the availability of the necessary capabilities and resources for the mission to perform its tasks safely and securely. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s position in support of renewing the force’s mandate came as an expression of the Kingdom’s…

Manama : Government Hospitals Administration have approved the expansion of the “Tammini” (Reassure Me) platform, marking the start of its implementation following its receipt of the People’s Choice Award in the seventh edition of the Fikra Government Innovation Competition, held in implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. A dedicated committee has been formed to oversee the phased rollout, which aims to expand the platform’s services while ensuring quality, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The first phase will introduce the platform across 16 critical departments, including intensive…

Manama : The Social Insurance Organization (SIO) has launched an upgraded digital service enabling pensioners and eligible beneficiaries to instantly obtain an official certificate confirming the continued transfer of their monthly pension to their bank accounts. The new service allows users to issue and print the certificate online through SIO’s website using the upgraded eKey 2.0, eliminating the need to visit a service centre. The certificate is issued immediately and includes a QR code for verification by relevant authorities when completing official procedures and transactions. Sahar Rashed Al Mannai, CEO SIO, said the enhancement reflects the organisation’s commitment to continuously…

Caracas : The death toll from Wednesday’s twin earthquakes neared 1,500 people. Foreign rescue teams poured into La Guaira, where dozens of buildings collapsed into piles of sand and rubble in the coastal state, about 40 km (25 miles) north of Caracas. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor last Wednesday.