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Manama : Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince, Board Member, and Head of the Financial and Administrative Committee of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), with Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS). This announcement follows Bahrain Airport Services’ participation as a Friends Category Sponsor of the program, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strengthening its contributions to the Bahraini community. The sponsorship aligns with the Company’s social responsibility objectives, particularly in fostering youth potential and supporting CPISP. Shaikh Mohammed…

Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,222 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 10 to 16 May 2026, which resulted in the detention of 30 violating and irregular workers, while 83 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, particularly the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority noted that 1,186 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honourary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), issued a directive for the disbursement of the annual Eid Al Adha provisions to all families supported by the RHF for the year 1447 AH (2026).This directive comes in line with His Majesty’s longstanding annual tradition on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al Adha. His Majesty the King instructed the RHF to take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt disbursement of the grant, to support families in meeting their needs. On this occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s meeting with HE Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the GCC-Council, the Cabinet extended its congratulations to HM the King and GCC leaders. The Cabinet extended its wishes of success to students across…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet approved the national transformation strategy to adopt Agentic artificial intelligence in 50% of government services and operations towards “UAE Government 4.0”. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launched a national programme to train 80,000 government employees in Agentic AI skills and tools. His Highness also approved the first package of smart transformational service bundles for citizens, residents and the business sector, as well as the framework for federal entities to…

Manama : Customs Affairs announced the application of the updated regulations, particularly customs duties, to incoming personal shipments and postal parcels. The announcement was in accordance with approved rules and procedures, as part of implementing the legal amendments to the Gulf Cooperation Council Unified Customs Law. Under these amendments, shipments and parcels valued at BD100 or more will be subject to customs duties, in addition to 10% value-added tax, depending on the type of goods and in accordance with the approved customs tariff schedule. Customs Affairs explained that these measures are in line with international best practices adopted in regulating…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, in the presence of senior officials. The meeting reviewed several local affairs topics and efforts across various national sectors to further strengthen the achievements attained by the Kingdom in all domains. His Majesty the King praised the continuous efforts of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in advancing the national development process and achieving further accomplishments across all sectors through…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (18) of 2026 ratifying the agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Jersey on the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The agreement between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Jersey was signed in Manama on September 15, 2025. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE air defence systems today intercepted three UAVs that entered the country from the western border direction. A statement issued by the ministry said that two of the UAVs were successfully intercepted, while the third struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region. The ministry added that investigations are underway to determine the source of the attacks, noting that further details will be announced upon completion of the investigations. The UAE Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully…

Manama : His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, received General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait. The visit reflects the longstanding ties and close historical relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening security and stability. The Interior Minister conveyed to His Highness the Crown Prince the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King…