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Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the United States of America’s decision to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, considering this step pivotal to support the efforts of the Syrian government in strengthening security and stability in Syria, reconstruction and recovery, enhancing development and investment opportunities, and creating the appropriate conditions for its reintegration into the global financial and economic systems.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended His Excellency US President Donald Trump’s decisions in supporting Syria, and the efforts made by the US administration to promote security, stability,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet marked the silver jubilee of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), commending the achievements of Bahraini women as a critical component of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and highlighted the continued support they receive from HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW. The Cabinet also noted the success of Youth City…

Belgrade : The head of the EU mission to Belgrade announced that the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism will send helicopters and firefighters to Serbia to help tackle a major wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country. Serbia activated the mechanism on Friday after weeks of efforts to contain a wildfire in Deliblatska Pescara, about 80 kilometres from the capital, Belgrade, as well as other fires in the southwest of the country. Luka Causic, head of the Serbian Department for Emergencies, noted that European assistance includes four Black Hawk firefighting helicopters, as well as 55 firefighters…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). His Royal Highness was received by HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, and several other senior officers. His Royal Highness affirmed the BDF’s advanced capabilities and combat readiness, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and stressed the competence and capabilities of its service members in defending the…

Abu Dhabi : Five humanitarian aid convoys from the United Arab Emirates entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 75 trucks carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s continuing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs amid the humanitarian conditions in the Strip. The convoys included shelter materials, food supplies and medical aid, helping meet essential needs and strengthen the humanitarian response inside the Gaza Strip. The Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team continues to prepare aid convoys through the UAE humanitarian aid logistics centre in Al…

Zandvoort : McLaren, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, won the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Briton Lando Norris claimed victory for McLaren, ahead of Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Briton George Russell finishing third. Norris started from pole position after setting the fastest qualifying time of one minute and 11.163 seconds, giving him an important advantage ahead of the race. With this result, McLaren increased its constructors’ championship tally to 263 points, while team driver Lando Norris reached 159 points in the Drivers’ Championship. The achievement highlights McLaren’s success as one of Bahrain’s key…

Alaska : Eight people were killed after a charter aircraft crashed in Alaska, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration. The crash occurred near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, a military airstrip operated by the US Air Force in a remote area of the south-western part of the state. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a preliminary report that the aircraft crashed after taking off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport while it was en route to Cape Newenham.

Manama : Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, on the occasion of the SCW’s Silver Jubilee and 25th anniversary.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim extended congratulations to His Majesty the King on the SCW’s Silver Jubilee and 25th anniversary. HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim said the occasion is a cherished national milestone being celebrated this year under the theme “25 Years at the Heart of the Reform Project”, coinciding with His Majesty the King’s declaration of 2026 as the…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, visited the Youth City 2030 outcomes exhibition, where she reviewed projects, initiatives and work developed by participants throughout the programme. During the tour, the minister viewed projects from various training tracks and heard from participants about their experiences, the development of their ideas, challenges they faced and skills they acquired. Tawfeeqi said the projects reflect the impact of investing in young people and their ability to translate learning opportunities into practical ideas and outcomes. She emphasised that the value of Youth City 2030 lies in developing young people’s skills and…