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Manama : Juthoor (Roots) Summit, the New Gen AI Summit, concluded Exhibition World Bahrain in the presence of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, along with distinguished figures from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and other GCC countries. The summit was widely praised by participants and observers alike for its exceptional success in terms of organisation, content, and impact. The summit marked a significant milestone in advancing Gulf cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation. It underscored the spirit of partnership between Bahrain and the UAE in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, education, media, and…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the facilitation of repatriation for all citizens abroad who wish to come home from countries affected by current events. This was made possible after airspace in these countries opened, either fully or partially. The repatriation of citizens was carried out following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in implementation of the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The last two aircraft from Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, arrived from the…

Muharraq : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to and from the cities of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, starting from Saturday, June 28.The airline added that the rest of its flights to destinations across its network are operating according to schedule.Gulf Air extends its sincere gratitude to its valued customers for their patience and understanding, as the exceptional recent regional developments affected some of its flights. The airline reaffirmed that the safety and well-being of passengers and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a directive for the annual Hijri year, the Royal Court will begin distributing the annual donation through the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments Directorates to charitable societies and Maatams (community centres), as is customary at the beginning of every new Hijri year.

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the launch of online ticket sales for the second edition of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival. Running from 1 July to 5 August, at Exhibition World Bahrain, the event is organised in partnership with Beyon Al Dana Amphitheater and Spacetoon. Tickets are now available online through Platinumlist, offering streamlined entry, smooth event operations, and an enhanced entertainment experience on arrival. Guests can book their tickets via: https://bahrain-toy-festival.platinumlist.net General admission tickets are priced at BHD 3, with a fast entry option at BHD 6 and a family package for five people…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa exchanged cables of congratulations with leaders of the GCC, Arab and Islamic countries, on the occasion of the new Hijri Year 1447. HM the King expressed sincere congratulations, wishing further progress and prosperity for their countries and peoples. On their part, the leaders extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to HM the King, wishing further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people.

Manama : Kingdom of Bahrain, xx June 2025: H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of SustainableDevelopment, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), reiterated the critical importance of diversification, regulatory innovation, and global cooperation in championing economic growth and development within her role as Co-Chair at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) 2025, held in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China from 24 to 26 June. The meeting, which brought together more than 1,700 global leaders across government, business, and academia, focused on advancing new models of economic growth amid global…

Tianjin :  Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), will participate at the upcoming World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 as Co-Chair.  This year’s ‘Summer Davos’ forum, taking place from June 24 – 26 in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, will be held under the theme “Entrepreneurship for a New Era”.  Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China, is set to deliver the opening remarks at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which is expected to be attended by…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of around 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home, a leading textile manufacturing company, through its employment and career development support programmes. Tamkeen’s support for WestPoint Home 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 prioritizing enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector. As a cornerstone of…

Doha :  The State of Qatar welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, expressing its hope that this agreement will serve as a solid foundation for achieving stability and comprehensive, sustainable peace. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar stated that the recent Iranian attack on Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace is part of a dangerous escalation in the region, stressing the need for collective action to deter any irresponsible acts. The ministry also reiterated Qatar’s commitment to its role as a supporter of peace and stability through the…