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Manama :   Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, chaired the 304th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Development Projects and Infrastructure. The committee congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the approaching Eid Al Adha, wishing continued progress and prosperity of the Kingdom of Bahrain and for the Arab and Islamic nations. They also noted the commendation by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman…

Manama : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, received Shanika Dissanayake, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Bahrain. The minister highlighted the strong relations between Bahrain and Sri Lanka across various domains, noting the shared keenness to continue strengthening ties in a manner that serves common interests. The meeting also reviewed a number of topics of mutual interest. For her part, Ambassador Dissanayake affirmed her country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Kingdom across various sectors. She wished the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

Manama :   The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness. The General Command expressed pride in the advanced combat readiness and high vigilance demonstrated by its personnel in carrying out their national duties to defend the Kingdom and safeguard its achievements. It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from attacks, and to avoid approaching or handling them. The General Command affirmed that personnel of the Royal Field Engineering Unit remain fully prepared to safely deal with…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a written message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning close bilateral relations between the two countries, means to further develop and strengthen cooperation, and issues of mutual interest. The message was delivered to His Majesty the King by Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, during a meeting with His Majesty and the minister’s accompanying delegation. Minister Merzoug conveyed the greetings of HE the Mauritanian President, and wished for further progress and prosperity…

Hong Kong : Torrential rain across southern and central China triggered widespread flooding on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, closing schools and businesses, and disrupting transport and power supplies, authorities said. China’s weather agency said areas in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. Authorities said they were launching emergency responses in several affected areas. Many residents in Jingzhou, a city in central Hubei, were knee-deep in water and ⁠able to catch fish swimming in the streets, according to images…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that, over the past 48 hours, the UAE air defence system had successfully detected and intercepted six hostile UAVs that attempted to target civilian and key areas in the country. The Ministry confirmed that the air defence forces had successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostile targets with the highest levels of readiness and efficiency, without any human casualties or impact on the safety of vital facilities. As part of the ongoing investigations into the blatant attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17, the results…

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) announced the suspension of entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Uganda on all flights from Tuesday, May 19. The decision follows updates issued by the World Health Organisation regarding the Ebola outbreak and the worsening situation in those countries. The CAA stated that entry procedures at Bahrain International Airport had been updated for travellers arriving from the affected countries. Entry will be suspended for passengers arriving directly from those countries, as well as those who have…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 26-29 May. As the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (20) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 regarding the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The law amends certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 concerning the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives by stipulating that the committee report on an interrogation request shall be presented to the Council at the first session following its preparation for a vote without discussion, and that the interrogation shall not be deemed…

Manama : The National Cyber Security Centre signed an agreement with DEF CON to host DEF CON Middle East in its full edition. The event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and marks the first edition of its kind in the Middle East.  Shaikh Salman bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said that hosting DEF CON Middle East in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a strategic step reflecting the Kingdom’s advanced position in…