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Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the National Anti-Drug Committee, attended a ceremony marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The Minister emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to international partnership, regional coordination and collective action to combat drugs, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah said combating drugs is a shared national responsibility that requires the…

Manama : Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), said the strategic partnership between Tamkeen and the Ministry of Youth Affairs in organising Youth City 2030 reflects national efforts to invest in Bahraini youth by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and experience required to enhance their competitiveness across various sectors. The Chief Executive said Youth City 2030 is one of the Kingdom’s leading youth initiatives and supports the development of national talent by preparing young Bahrainis to participate effectively in national development. She noted that Youth City 2030 has, over the past 15 years, enabled thousands…

Manama : Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) will host a series of entertainment, youth, sports and cultural events during July and August as part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s summer season. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain, said the summer programme reflects efforts to provide world-class entertainment, educational and recreational experiences for citizens, residents and visitors, while reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for regional and international events. She said the programme includes the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival, Youth City 2030, Sports City and the Kuwaiti comedy…

 Manama : The Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee in the local market has announced approved fuel prices in the Kingdom of Bahrain for July, in line with the approved pricing mechanism and reflecting changes in global markets. The committee said the prices will apply from July 2 and include premium (91), super (95), super (98), and diesel as follows: – Jayyid (91): 0.222 Bahraini dinar per litre – Mumtaz (95): 0.247 Bahraini dinar per litre – Super (98): 0.362 Bahraini dinar per litre – Diesel: 0.229 Bahraini dinar per litre The committee also confirmed that diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (25) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (35) of 2023 establishing and forming the National Human Rights Committee, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The title “International Human Rights Affairs Committee” shall replace the title “National Human Rights Committee” in the title of Edict (35) of 2023 establishing and forming the National Human Rights Committee, as well as wherever it appears throughout the provisions of the edict.…

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Botswana today signed a Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, reflecting their shared commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. The Joint Communiqué was signed on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, and on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Botswana by Ambassador Charles Masole,…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court, at its session held today, Tuesday, sentenced a defendant to five years’ imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of seized items after convicting him of acts of violence and vandalism committed during the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain in March. The case stems from a report submitted to the Public Prosecution by the competent security authority at the Ministry of Interior, stating that the defendant had been arrested in flagrante delicto at the scene while participating in acts of violence and vandalism that coincided…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (26) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (100) of 2023 on the reconstitution of the Academic Accreditation Committee, based on a proposal by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council. Article (I) Item (6) of Article (I) of Edict (100) of 2023 on the reconstitution of the Academic Accreditation Committee shall be replaced with the following: 6. Professor Dalal Abbas Al Haj. Article (II) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher…

Dakar : The Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo announced late on Monday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1,307, including 377 deaths. The Congo authorities said these ⁠cases have been recorded in three provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu and ⁠South Kivu, while continuing to monitor the epidemiological situation and taking the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security arrested a 29-year-old Asian man for misusing social media by filming police officers in detail while they were carrying out their duties at a security point and posting the video on his social media account, which constitutes a legal offence. The directorate confirmed that the required legal procedures had been taken against him in preparation for referring the case to the Public Prosecution. It called on everyone to comply with laws and regulations and to act responsibly when using social media.