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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…

Doha : Major General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, led Bahrain’s delegation at the first meeting of the Joint Supreme Committee for the GCC Joint Security Tactical Exercise (Arabian Gulf Security 4), held in Qatar. The meeting reviewed the agenda, which included the results and lessons learned from the previous exercise and means to further develop the achieved outcomes. The agenda also covered preparations, arrangements, and committee plans related to the exercise, as well as presenting current security challenges and threats and means to address them, in order to enhance joint cooperation and the…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior confirmed that normal conditions have been fully restored regarding road traffic, access to shopping malls, and public facilities. It expressed its appreciation to citizens and residents for their cooperation and understanding of the civil protection measures implemented to ensure public safety.

Manama :The Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, chaired by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board, held its regular meeting in the presence of board members and a number of invitees. The board reviewed the implementation schedule of decisions made in the previous meeting, then examined several reports on the performance of the higher education sector. It also discussed requests submitted by higher education institutions and issued the following decisions: 1. Requests for Establishing Academic Programmes Approved the Royal University for Women’s request to host a Master of Science in…