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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the Bahrain First Festival 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education at Bahrain National Stadium. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, along with a number of ministry officials. Students attending the festival, numbering around 30,000 from public and private schools, welcomed His Majesty. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by student Khalid Abdulghani Humood from Al Muharraq Secondary Boys School. The Minister of Education then delivered a speech in which…

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman has officially approved its joining the Artemis Accords, alongside signing an agreement aimed at enhancing joint cooperation in the peaceful exploration of space. According to the Oman News Agency, Casey Swails, Deputy Associate Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), said that Oman’s inclusion in this group of 61 nations within the Artemis Accords reflects its commitment to shared values for space exploration conducted for peaceful purposes. Swails explained that the Accords establish unified standards to ensure interoperability, emphasising the need for regulatory frameworks in space similar to those on Earth. Just…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (1) of 2026 amending Article (219) of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 regarding the Internal Regulation of the Council of Representatives, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The law mandates the General Secretariat of the Council of Representatives to prepare and submit the audited final account within three months of the end of the financial year, sets out the procedures for its review by the Speaker and the Bureau of the Council, allows its referral to the Committee on Financial and…

Manama :  The fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East launched today under the theme “Advancing Alignment, Innovation, and Implementation for Energy and Climate Transformation”.  The event brought together over 500 participants, including ministers, senior officials, business leaders, and experts from across the region and globally.  The event was attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs; Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and…

Manama : As part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyrus, inaugurated the new Cypriot Embassy in Manama. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Head of the Honorary Mission, alongside the accompanying delegation. HE the President cut the ribbon, unveiled the commemorative plaque, and toured the embassy facilities. The Bahraini Royal Anthem and the Cypriot National Anthem were then played. Dr. Andreas Eliades, Ambassador of the Republic of…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a reception hosted by Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, to mark the Republic Day of India. Dr. Al Zayani relayed the greetings and congratulations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Republic of India, along with their wishes for continued peace, progress, and prosperity. He also extended congratulations to the Government and people of India and to members…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today inaugurated the Rashid bin Khalifa Art Collection exhibition, which highlights Arabic and Islamic art. His Royal Highness affirmed that the Kingdom’s achievements, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, inspire creative artists and enrich Bahrain’s artistic and cultural landscape. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister outlined the Kingdom’s commitment to encouraging an environment that promotes creativity, while reinforcing national identity and embracing cultural openness. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s advancement across various sectors, particularly in culture and…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, directed the organisation of the second edition of the Al Fursan Sports Tournament during the holy month of Ramadan in 2026, following the positive outcomes of the first edition. His Highness noted that the first edition achieved positive sporting and social impact during Ramadan, which provided an incentive to proceed with organising a second edition and further developing the tournament as an established sporting platform. His Highness highlighted that the tournament contributes to encouraging youth participation, providing a competitive sporting…

Manama :The Royal Court announced that His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, will arrive in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday, January 25, on an official visit. His Excellency will hold talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, focusing on the close relations and cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments.

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain underlined the importance of continuing the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVIC) to support security, stability and sustainable development, and renewed its support for the efforts of the Colombian government and people to achieve peace and stability. This was stated in Bahrain’s address delivered by Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UN in New York, during a UN Security Council session on the Republic of Colombia. The Council was briefed by Miroslav Jenča, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Colombia and Head of…