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Manama :The collaborative breast cancer awareness initiative concluded on 31 October, bringingtogether healthcare professionals, survivors, community leaders and participants to promotebreast health and the importance of early detection. Bahrain, 31 October 2026: Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS), successfully concluded its “Let’s Paint Bahrain Pink” breast cancer awareness campaign on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Launched on 14 October, the campaign featured ten awareness sessions held across 10 Al Hilal branches throughout Bahrain, bringing important health messages and community engagement activities closer to the public. Curated by Raji Unnikrishnan, Senior Journalist and Board Member…

Manama : Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BKIC) announced a partnership with Array during Gateway Gulf 2026 to advance its digital transformation, strengthen operational capabilities and enhance the experience of its customers and business partners. The partnership forms part of BKIC’s continued investment in technology and process efficiency, in line with its Customer 1st Strategy. Through this collaboration, the company aims to strengthen its responsiveness to evolving market needs, facilitate integration with business partners and support the development and delivery of innovative insurance solutions. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Abdulla Sultan, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Bahrain Kuwait Insurance…

Amman : Mazen Al Faraya, Minister of Interior, affirmed on Monday that official assurances regarding public safety are grounded in firm security measures, following the capture of the terrorists behind the church attack in Hmoud village, Karak Governorate. In a post on X on Monday, Al Faraya said: “When we asked the public to rest assured, it was not mere rhetoric; we were determined to provide real grounds for reassurance.” “We have apprehended the killers, we are examining every factor that leads youth toward extremism, and we will hold accountable anyone proven to have been involved,” the minister added. “We…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with His Royal Highness Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in Riyadh on Monday. The meeting reviewed the historical ties between the two kingdoms and their peoples, as well as their keenness to expand cooperation across various fields. HRH the Jordanian Crown Prince condemned the attacks carried out by the terrorist Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, affirming Jordan’s full solidarity with the Kingdom against any threats to…

Bandar Seri Begawan : His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, held official talks today in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries. The two leaders also exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern. An expanded session of official talks was subsequently held, during which the two sides discussed areas of cooperation in energy, manufacturing, mining, petrochemicals, food security and aquaculture. The two…

Manama : Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), through its sister company Innovate for Bahrain (I4BH), has announced an exclusive partnership with Shaffra, a GCC-born enterprise AI workforce platform, at Gateway Gulf 2026, the investment forum hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). Under the partnership, I4BH will serve as Shaffra’s partner in the Kingdom of Bahrain, bringing its enterprise-grade AI solutions to organisations across the public and private sectors. Shaffra’s AI employees helped enterprises and government entities save more than two million working hours per month in 2025. The partnership combines Shaffra’s AI technology and regional deployment experience with I4BH’s…

Manama : Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, announced that more than 400,000 electronic passports have been issued since their launch on March 12, 2023, by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Interior Minister. The initiative was launched in response to the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and under the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as part of efforts to modernise government services and provide citizens with integrated, advanced…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain today inaugurated the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), bringing together senior executives and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the future of the exhibitions industry. Hosting the Congress for the first time marks a significant milestone for Bahrain, further strengthening its international standing as a destination for business tourism and major international events. The opening ceremony was attended by Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; Sara Ahmed Buhejji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain; and…

Manama : On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, today inaugurated the new St Christopher’s School campus in Raffa. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman affirmed that investing in education is an investment in the Kingdom’s future, underscoring the importance of advancing the education system and enhancing educational outcomes in support of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His…

Manama : SITR Compliance Technology W.L.L. (SITR), a Bahraini regulatory technology startup, announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain to develop Shariah compliance monitoring solutions for Islamic financial institutions. The announcement was made during Gateway Gulf 2026, organised by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) on November 1–2, with the company receiving support from Bahrain EDB in establishing its operations. SITR has developed a platform designed to continuously monitor executed transactions against the rulings of financial institutions’ Shariah Supervisory Boards. The system aims to support internal Shariah audit teams by reviewing transactions and identifying potential…