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Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, former President of the United Nations General Assembly and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, who Antigua and Barbuda have nominated as a candidate for the next term of United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting reviewed the growing bilateral cooperation between Bahrain and Ecuador in areas of mutual interest. Garcés briefed Dr. Al Zayani on her campaign programme and vision for her candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Dr. Al Zayani reaffirmed the importance of the UN Secretary-General’s role in advancing…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, who is visiting the Kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was present. HM the King reviewed means to further support the longstanding partnership between Bahrain and India, including opportunities to develop cooperation across various domains. HM the King said the strategic and longstanding Bahraini-Indian relations have continued over the decades on strong foundations of cooperation, respect and understanding. His Majesty expressed appreciation for India’s solidarity with Bahrain…

Manama : The Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain continue its annual summer awareness program – Thirst Quenchers 2026.  Aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering summer months, ICRF Bahrain distributed water, juice, laban, orange, apple and banana at a worksite located in Budaiya.  This year the event is supported by the Ministry of Labour, LMRA and IOM.  Around 600 workers took part in the event.  ICRF Chairman Adv. V K Thomas, General Secretary Aneesh Sreedharan, Advisors Dr Babu Ramachandran and Aruldas Thomas, Thirst Quenchers Coordinator Chemban Jalal and other…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf has introduced a new electronic payment service for enforcement claims and monthly maintenance payments in partnership with Benefit Company, as part of ongoing government initiatives to modernise public services and accelerate digital transformation. The new service enhances the judicial payment system by enabling instant electronic settlement of enforcement-related payments, reducing processing time from three working days to an automated real-time transaction. The initiative has also halved the number of required documents, streamlined the process to no more than four steps, and introduced an improved user interface to provide a more…

Riyadh : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting reviewed the historical ties between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and their continued growth under the guidance of the two countries’ leadership. The ministers discussed means to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, advance joint projects under the Bahrain–Saudi Coordination Council, and promote the shared interests and objectives of the two countries. They also reviewed regional developments, efforts to enhance security and stability and safeguard freedom of navigation, as…

Manama : As part of a community partnership aimed at supporting the families and children of fallen servicemen, the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen signed an agreement with the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB), under which the university will provide one scholarship annually for three years. The agreement, with a total value of approximately BHD 42,000, reflects the University’s commitment to its social responsibility and its dedication to enhancing its contribution to empowering the children and families of fallen servicemen to continue their educational journey and build their academic and professional future. Shaikh Khalid bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa,…

Wellington : Heavy rain triggered flooding, road closures and evacuations in New Zealand’s southern city of Dunedin and the neighbouring Waitaki ‌District on Monday, with officials urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. Dunedin City Council said a range of roads in Mosgiel, west of the city centre, had ⁠closed overnight because of surface flooding, while the road over Three Mile Hill was also shut and small slips were reported on Otago Peninsula. Flood protection barriers were installed in Surrey Street, South Dunedin, and pumps and pipes had managed rainfall so far, the council said. An evacuation centre…

Bratislava, : The Royal Endurance Team concluded its participation in the Samorin International Endurance Ride, held in Slovakia, with a series of strong results that reflected the team’s high technical standard and continued success in international competitions. Raed Mahmood claimed first place in the 120km international endurance ride in the senior category, while Khalid Yousif secured second place in the same event. In the 100km international ride, Shahad Waleed delivered an outstanding performance to claim first place. In the 160km international ride, Jaafar Mirza finished second, while Yousif Al Jubouri secured third place, adding to the team’s podium finishes across…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 5,130 inspection campaigns and visits, during the month of June 2026, which resulted in the detention of 79 violating and irregular workers, while 256 violators were deported as part of continuous efforts to maintain a fair, stable, and competitive labour market. 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…

Manama : The Advocate General and Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution stated that the High Criminal Court held its first hearing today in the case concerning the establishment and management of a terrorist organisation formed with the aim of calling for the suspension of the provisions of the Constitution and the laws, preventing state institutions and authorities from carrying out their duties, undermining national unity, and seeking to alter the Kingdom’s constitutional system and remove its state authorities. The organisation is alleged to have sought to promote and entrench the ideology of Wilayat al Faqih, as an extension of…