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Muscat : Data released by the Statistical Center of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Gulf-Stat) showed that international tourism revenues in GCC countries reached USD 120.2 billion in 2024, marking an increase of 39.6% compared with 2019 and 8.9% compared with 2023. The GCC share of global tourism revenues rose to 7.5%. The Travel and Tourism in the GCC Countries 2024 report indicated that the total number of international tourists arriving in the GCC reached 72.2 million in 2024, representing growth of 51.5% compared with 2019 and 6.1% compared with 2023, raising the region’s market…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, attended the third round of the fifth edition of the Bahrain Turf Series, held as part of the 14th race of the 2025–2026 season at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club racecourse in Al Raffah, Sakhir. The event was also attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, expressed appreciation for the royal remarks made by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the success of the second edition of the “Hawa Al Manama” event, which forms part of the fourth edition of the Celebrate  Bahrain season, the Kingdom’s main tourism season. The Minister said the success of the event aligns with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which call for strengthening…

Manama: Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), expressed appreciation for the royal remarks on the second edition of the “Hawa Al Manama” event, noting that they support continued efforts to develop national events that reflect Bahrain’s authentic identity. Buhiji said the royal remarks provide motivation to further enhance initiatives that highlight Bahrain’s cultural and historical depth and present its diverse heritage. She noted that the strong turnout recorded by the event, including citizens, residents, and visitors, aligns with the vision of His Majesty the King and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince…

Manama: The Indian School came alive with colour, music, and celebration as it kicked offits Annual Cultural Fair, presented by Star Vision Events on Thursday, January 15, 2026,marking a major highlight of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations. H.E Osama Bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development was the chief guest. In hisspeech the minister said The Indian School marks a significant milestone in fostering a richeducational and cultural environment while shaping brighter futures. Rooted in sharedvalues and the spirit of social harmony, the school reflects the deep ties of the vibrantIndian community with Bahrain. Through dedication and meaningful contributions tosociety,…

Manama : The Pongal Festival was celebrated on Friday and organized by Bharathi Association, the only registered Tamil association functioning under the guidelines of the Ministry of Social Development. H.E. Ziyad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, represented the Ministry on behalf of the Honorable Minister H.E. Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi and conveyed Pongal greetings to the Tamil community. In his address, he highlighted the significance of Pongal, the farmers’ festival widely celebrated as a traditional Tamil festival by the Tamil diaspora across the globe. The Undersecretary appreciated the Tamil community for their valuable contribution to the Kingdom of Bahrain and…

Manama : Following the royal order issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa designating 2026 as the “Year of Isa Al Kabeer” in honour of Bahrain’s founder of the modern state and key figure in its institutional development, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, chaired a meeting of “Year of Isa Al Kabeer” committee. The committee’s formation follows the decision of the Cabinet, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to establish a dedicated body to oversee the commemorations under the chairmanship of…

Riyadh : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, met with Yousef bin Abdullah Al Benyan, Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in Riyadh. During the meeting, the Minister of Education expressed appreciation to his Saudi counterpart for the invitation to attend the anniversary event and to participate in the high-level dialogue session held alongside it. The meeting reviewed recent developments in educational programmes and initiatives in both countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, chaired the Council’s meeting. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture; Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health; Noor…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.