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Manama : Bahraini international referee Yaqoob Al Thawadi has been selected to officiate at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Chile, a key qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. The championship will determine qualifiers for the upcoming Paralympics, underscoring the significance of Al Thawadi’s role in this major event.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (52) of 2025, appointing a Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the General Sports Authority, based on a proposal by the President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I Dana Mohammed Ahmed Mudhafar, Deputy CEO for Facilities and Projects at the General Sports Authority, shall be appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the General Sports Authority. Article II The President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall come…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the Independence Day of India. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar congratulatory cable to HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (51) of 2025, restructuring the Tender Board, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I The Tender Board shall be restructured as follows: 1. Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan – Chairman. 2. Maryam Adnan Abdullah Al Ansari – Deputy Chairperson. 3. Dr. Ijlal Faisal Ali Al Alawi – Member. 4. Ali Ashoor Ali Abdullatif – Member. 5. Balsam Ali Abdali Al Salman – Member. 6. Raghdan Saleh Qassim…

Manama : The competition for His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s pearl diving (Hare) race starts tomorrow morning, Friday, as part of the eighth edition of the Nasser bin Hamad maritime Marine Heritage Season. The Hare competition takes place in the Hare Shtayyeh marine area and features a select group of amateur divers who come together again to revive one of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s oldest traditional sports, deeply rooted in the kingdom’s maritime history and national heritage. This race follows the success of last week’s event, which was His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s race,…

Tokyo : Four months after opening at Expo 2025 Osaka, the Bahrain Pavilion, themed “Connecting Seas”, continues to showcase the Kingdom’s cultural and civilisational heritage in Japan, blending tradition with innovation and welcoming visitors from around the world. Recognised by global architectural platform Arch Daily as one of the top ten must visit pavilions, it offers an immersive journey combining sensory exhibits, architecture inspired by Bahrain’s maritime history and Japanese woodworking, a café blending Bahraini and Japanese flavours, an economic showcase of the Kingdom’s future, and a heritage themed gift shop. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, President…

Damascus : Four people, including two children, were killed and five others, including a child, were injured in an explosion in a residential building on the outskirts of Idleb city in north-west Syria. Civil defence teams immediately began rescue operations, recovering the body of a victim from under the rubble, finding the remains of an unidentified person and the body of a child, while the other injured were evacuated from the scene. The teams also worked to extinguish fires that broke out in the building as a result of the explosion, secure the site, and prevent the flames from spreading…

Manama : Under the support of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Southern Governor, Deputy Governor Brigadier Hamad Mohammed Al Khayyat attended the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of the Governor’s Security and Social Programme for 2025. The event was held in cooperation with Interior Ministry security directorates and the Al Mabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF), with the attendance of governorate officials and ministry representatives. The programme is part of the Southern Governorate’s recognition as a Healthy City. The initiative is part of the governorate’s approach to implementing initiatives and programmes that raise public awareness on security and…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. They discussed the relations between the two countries and means to enhance cooperation in various domains. The call also addressed a number of issues of common interest, including developments in the region and efforts to achieve security and stability.