Author: News Desk

Hanoi : Flooding triggered by heavy rain has left at least 14 people dead or missing in Vietnam’s northern province of Dien Bien, state media reported on Friday. Floodwater rose quickly on Thursday night after hours of heavy rain, inundating houses in low-lying areas and causing flash floods and mudslides in mountainous parts of the province. The mountain village of Xa Dung suffered the heaviest casualties, with one death and six missing, the report said, Reuters repoted. Traffic and power lines to several parts of the province have been cut off due to the floods, according to a statement from…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Ziad Mahmoud Hab Al-Reeh, the Minister of Interior of the State of Palestine and an accompanying delegation, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed that the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people are deeply rooted in the hearts of all Arabs, emphasising the importance of unified international efforts to realise and uphold those rights. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and Palestine as well as the multisectoral collaboration, supported by His Majesty King…

Manama : Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), announced the launch of an international tender for the development and implementation of the Hidd Independent Water Production Plant, with a planned capacity of 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of potable water. The project will be executed through a strategic partnership with the private sector under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model. The President highlighted that EWA has completed the pre-qualification process for developers, resulting in the qualification of nine companies and consortia with proven expertise in developing Independent Water Production (IWP) projects. The qualified entities…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of Bapco Energies, presided over the Company’s second Board of Directors meeting for the year 2025. His Highness reaffirmed the strategic importance of aligning the Group’s long-term strategy with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national energy goals, reaffirming the commitment to sustainable growth, institutional resilience, and leadership in energy transition. ‏The Board meeting also focused on reviewing strategic updates and progress from the first and second quarters of the year on key group-wide initiatives, commending ongoing efforts to enhance organizational performance…

Manama : Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in proud collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, successfully launched the Healthy Pinoy Campaign 2025 earlier today at the Muharraq Ballroom. The event was graced by the presence of Her Excellency Anne Jalando-on Louis, Ambassadorof the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with Consul Bryan Jess T.Baguio, Labor Attaché Orville Ballitoc, Welfare Officer Juvilyn Anns Gumabay, SSSRepresentative John Sibbaluca, Assistance-to-Nationals Officer Lucia Ramirez, Embassy StaffJulius Mamaclay, and senior officials from Al Hilal Healthcare Group including Dr. SharathChandran, CEO, and Mr. Asif Mohammad, Vice President. The event…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, Chairman of the KFH Group and members of the board, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of its financial and banking sector, highlighting its vital role in advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted the role that banks play in supporting the Kingdom’s development and economic growth, creating high-quality…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (50) of 2025 appointing directors at the Ministry of Social Development, based on a proposal by the Minister of Social Development. Article (I) Amina Ibrahim Hassan Al Jassim shall be appointed as Director of the Non-Government Organisations Support Directorate at the Ministry of Social Development, succeeding Najwa Abdulatif Abdulrahim. Article (II) Abeer Mohammed Trar Daham shall be appointed Director of the Centers & Family & Childhood Development Directorate at the Ministry of Social Development, succeeding Hana Mohammed Ismail. Article (III)…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the career development of over 60 Bahrainis at the Benefit Company through multiple initiatives such as Employment Support, Career Development Support, and On-The-Job Training, in addition to taking on leadership roles in the company through the Leadership Employment Program.Tamkeen’s support for the Benefit Company is aligned with its strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritising enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, conducted an inspection visit to the site of the Bahrain Marina project, where she reviewed the progress of work across various components of the development, strategically located on the eastern waterfront in the heart of the capital, Manama.The project comprises multiple elements, including a luxury residential building, restaurants, retail outlets, a yacht club, and a marina.The Minister emphasised that Bahrain Marina represents an important addition to the Kingdom’s tourism infrastructure and contributes to diversifying entertainment and investment offerings. This, she noted, supports the broader effort to develop the tourism sector…

Manama : The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King, has launched the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026. The plan focuses on four priority areas: family stability, decision making, economic participation, and quality of life. Each area includes initiatives across five key dimensions: policies, gender responsive budgeting, awareness and training, auditing and oversight, and monitoring and evaluation. The National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026 was developed based on solid foundations derived from national principles and frameworks, including the…