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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (19) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Edict (44) of 2022 regarding the establishment and formation of the Government Land Investment Committee, as follows: Article (I) Clause (a) of Article I of Edict (44) of 2022 shall be replaced with the following: “A committee shall be established under the name ‘Government Land Investment Committee,’ hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee,’ and shall be composed of the following: 1. The Undersecretary for Research and Projects at the Prime Minister’s…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (18) of 2025 amending Article (30) of the Executive Regulations of the Civil Service Law promulgated by Legislative Decree (48) of 2010 and issued by Edict (51) of 2012, based on a proposal by the Civil Service Bureau (CSB). Article (I) Clause (z) of Paragraph (1) of Article (30) of the Executive Regulations of the Civil Service Law promulgated by Legislative Decree (48) of 2010 and issued by Edict (51) of 2012, shall be replaced with the following text: “(z) .…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has confirmed that a number of its flights were affected by the closure of London Heathrow Airport. The airline stated that it is coordinating with the relevant authorities to provide alternative travel arrangements and accommodation for affected passengers. It emphasised that the safety and security of its passengers and crew remain its top priority. Gulf Air expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the closure and highlighted that it is closely monitoring the situation to find swift solutions for its passengers as soon as possible.

Manama: Together We Care association which is always known for its philanthropical works, proved again its true spirit of togetherness in the holy month of Ramadan by distributing Iftar kits to workers from various sectors across Bahrain. The event symbolizes unity and solidarity among the workforce. The event was inaugurated by Yousuf Yaqoob Lori, Director of Information and Follow-up at the Capital Governorate. The occasion witnessed the participation of officials from various ministries, One Bahrain representative Antony Paulos, volunteer teams, social service organizations, media representatives, businessmen and expatriates from different fields. Event was coordinated with the meticulous planning by Basheer…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, visited the construction site of the Isa Town commercial centre project. He highlighted the importance of public-private partnership in developing municipal services across the Kingdom of Bahrain. The visit was attended by Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Abdullah Ibrahim Abdulatif, Head of the Southern Municipal Council, and other officials from the Ministry. The minister emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to supporting service projects in collaboration with the private sector. He noted that such partnerships align with government priorities and the public-private…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the 24th race of the 2024–2025 season at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) in Sakhir. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted that the ongoing development of the Kingdom’s horse racing sector, due to the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the strong participation of enthusiasts underscores Bahrain’s position as a global hub for horseracing. His Royal Highness highlighted the pivotal role of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High…

London : Britain’s Heathrow Airport was shut on Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out its power, disrupting flight schedules around the world. Around 70 firefighters were tackling the blaze in the west of London, which also knocked out the area’s back-up power system, leading to a mass outage at Heathrow, Europe’s busiest and the world’s fifth-busiest airport. It said the cause of the fire was not known. Energy Minister Ed Miliband said it did not appear to be foul play. Heathrow said the airport, which was due to handle 1,351 flights during the day,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (13) of 2025, approving the renaming of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence.  The order states that the phrase “King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance” shall replace “King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence” in the title of Decree (15) of 2018 regarding the establishment of the centre, as well as in all related provisions of this decree and other relevant decrees and regulations. The phrase “King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance” shall replace “King Hamad Award for Peaceful Coexistence” in the title of…

Jeddah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan. The two sides reviewed the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations and explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation across various domains. The two sides also discussed regional and international developments.

Addis Ababa : As part of Bahrain’s presidency of the Arab League Council at the Summit Level in its 33rd session, Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Al Turaifi, Head of the Arab and African Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated remotely in the second meeting of the technical working group under the advisory team. The meeting, held at the UN Economic Commission for Africa headquarters in Addis Ababa, brought together representatives from countries and international organisations concerned with Sudan. Al Turaifi reaffirmed Bahrain’s support for diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives aligned with the Jeddah Declaration to protect civilians, resolve the conflict, and…