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Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with a European Parliament delegation led by HE Reinhold Lopatka MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Deputy King affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union (EU), in line with the vision and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to advance progress and prosperity for both Bahrain and the EU. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of the relationship between Bahrain and the EU…

Kuala Lumpur : Abdulaziz Al Thawadi, General Manager of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and head of the federation’s team delegation, chaired a coordination meeting with representatives of the organising teams at the Bahraini delegation’s accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was held as part of preparations to host the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Jowder, Race coordinator and secretary. The meeting reviewed the work plan and organisational arrangements for hosting the Bahrain race at Sepang International Circuit, as well as the technical,…

Manama : As part of the Ministry of Social Development’s ongoing efforts to regulate and develop the civil society sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of civil society organisations, the ministry has completed a review of the status of several registered civil society organisations that have ceased their activities and have been unable to convene their general assemblies for extended periods. The ministry had provided the organisations concerned with an opportunity to regularise their status, and invited them to contact the Civil Society Organisations Support Directorate, update their records, and complete the necessary legal…

Tokyo :   His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.  The Games are being held from September 19 to October 4, with senior officials, sports figures and representatives of participating Asian delegations in attendance. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali highlighted the support for the team and encouraging the athletes as they begin their participation in the continental event. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali said Bahrain’s participation in the Games marks an…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, announced the launch of Cleanliness Week in cooperation with the Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils. The initiative coincides with World Cleanup Day on September 20 and will include a range of community and awareness activities aimed at promoting the importance of maintaining public cleanliness and fostering a culture of shared responsibility towards the environment and public facilities. Minister Al Mubarak said the launch of Cleanliness Week reflects the ministry, Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils’ efforts to promote community participation and involve different sections of society…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Al khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), received a delegation of representatives of European Union (EU) Member States. The delegation comprised the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the ambassadors of the Republic of Croatia, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Poland, who are accredited to the Kingdom of Bahrain and reside in the State of Kuwait, as well as officials from the embassies of the Italian Republic…

Budapest : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, participated in a main dialogue session titled “The Youth Dividend” at Brain Bar 2026. The Youth Minister highlighted Bahrain’s experience in youth empowerment, global developments in the youth sector, and the role of international cooperation in developing more innovative and sustainable solutions. Minister Tawfeeqi said that Bahrain, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, places youth among its development priorities, recognising their key…

Athens : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Excellency Constantine An. Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic, at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, during His Majesty’s visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon HM the King’s arrival, HE President Tassoulas welcomed His Majesty, noting that the visit would contribute significantly to further enhancing Bahrain-Greece relations. HM the King thanked HE President Tassoulas for the warm welcome and generous hospitality and expressed hope that the visit would mark an important new phase in the development of relations between the two countries. During the meeting, His Majesty and…

Manila : Three students, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, were killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines. Four of the injured were in critical condition. Local authorities said the shooting occurred in Banga town, South Cotabato province. All the victims were students aged between 14 and 17. Albert Palencia, Mayor of Banga, said the suspect opened fire on students after lunch before turning the gun on himself. The incident follows two fatal school shootings in the Philippines since June, where such incidents had previously been relatively rare. Last month, a student…

Athens : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, in Athens, as part of His Majesty’s visit to the Hellenic Republic. His Majesty highlighted the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic and their continued development across various domains, emphasising the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in support of the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples. HM the King expressed his pleasure at visiting the Hellenic Republic and his appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to…