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Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and Al Salam Bank today announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with Al Salam Bank becoming a Lead Partner and the Official Banking Partner of the circuit. The new partnership was announced in a signing ceremony held at Bahrain International Circuit, attended by BIC Chairman Arif Rahimi, Chief Executive Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Al Salam Bank’s Group CEO Rafik Nayed, along with senior management from both organisations. Through the new partnership, Al Salam Bank will benefit from BIC’s broad international, regional and local platform, which delivers over 420…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, appointed Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), succeeding His Excellency Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, who has served in the role since July 2022. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad expressed appreciation to Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed for his contributions and service, and wished Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina success in his new responsibilities.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior stated that, according to the testimony of the three sailors aboard a Bahraini vessel subjected to armed robbery on February 18, they were forced at gunpoint from the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain into Iranian waters, where one of the vessel’s engines and other belongings were seized.  The sailors confirmed that the perpetrators were Iranian and that they were released after approximately three hours to sail back towards Bahrain.Coast Guard data indicate that similar incidents have occurred on more than one occasion, carried out by Iranian individuals.The Ministry of Interior affirmed that…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, inaugurated the new Um Al Hassam Police Station, as part of the Ministry’s strategic plan to transform police stations into integrated service centres, enhancing community partnership and keeping pace with technological developments in security work. Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Deputy Minister of Interior; Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police; and Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, were present. The station has been designed and equipped as a comprehensive service centre for citizens and residents, with…

Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), chaired the first meeting of the Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Foundation. HH Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser expressed her pride and appreciation for the blessing of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the decision issued by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, appointing her to the position. She emphasised that this royal trust…

Washington : United States airlines cancelled over 2,000 flights, as a powerful winter storm that disrupted airports across the Northeast was expected to ease by evening, with strong winds expected to continue into the early hours. Data from FlightAware showed that more than 2,000 flights were cancelled and 600 delayed in the eastern United States. Nearly 6,000 flights were cancelled on Monday, along with about 4,000 delays. The National Weather Service said the storm was expected to move away from the country on Tuesday, though strong winds could continue through the morning hours.

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, said the Kingdom of Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its position as a leading tourist destination through integrated policies that promote Arab tourism as a platform for cultural exchange and a key contributor to sustainable development. Marking Arab Tourism Day, Minister Al Sairafi said that tourism has become an important means of highlighting cultural identity, supporting creative industries and fostering engagement between peoples. She added that this reflects Bahrain’s commitment to developing a balanced tourism sector that brings together economic value with cultural and historical significance. The Tourism Minister…

Toronto : His Excellency Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, will begin an official tour to India, Australia and Japan this week. HE the Prime Minister’s office announced that HE Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai on Thursday for talks with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and business leaders. During a stop in Canberra, HE Prime Minister Carney will address both houses of Australia’s Parliament, making him the first Canadian prime minister to do so in 20 years. HE the Prime Minister will also meet with His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of…

New York :  Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as a fierce winter storm barreled into the densely populated region with heavy snowfall and high winds. Cellphones across New York City received push alerts Sunday night announcing a ban on non-emergency travel on all streets through noon Monday because of “dangerous blizzard conditions.” Rhode Island and New Jersey implemented similar restrictions. Regional airports witnessed widespread cancellations and delays, and public transit was suspended in some areas. Blizzard warnings stretched…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,514 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 15 to 21 February 2026, which resulted in the detention of 24 violating and irregular workers, while 81 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority pointed out that 1,476 inspection visits were carried…