Author: News Desk

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the official working hours during the holy month of Ramadan. According to the circular, the official working hours for the Kingdom’s ministries, authorities, and public institutions will be from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. throughout the holy month.

Manama :  Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander received Gines Jaime Ricardo Dacanay Gallaga, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, His Highness praised the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of the Philippines, as well as the rapid development and fruitful coordination at all levels. His Highness affirmed his keenness to continue developing these relations towards broader horizons of partnership and constructive cooperation. The two sides reviewed topics of mutual interest and…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander received Nasser Abdullah Hassan Al Nassr, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Bahrain, upon his appointment as Ambassador. During the meeting, His Highness praised the deep bilateral relations and their continuous development at various levels, thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. His Highness affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to expand cooperation and joint coordination…

Manama : The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) will organise the His Majesty the King’s Endurance Cup Festival on February 12-14, at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of BREEF, said the festival reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s established position in international equestrian sport, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He noted that the event attracts elite riders from across the world and demonstrates Bahrain’s organisational capacity to host major championships. The three-day programme begins on Thursday, February 12, with veterinary inspections for local qualifying races…

Manama : Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and Chairman of the Anti-Violence and Addiction Committee, chaired the committee’s meeting. The meeting was attended by Ali Ameeni, Director of Crime Prevention, the Director of the “Maan” (Together) programme against violence and addiction, and committee members. The NPRA Undersecretary commended members for their efforts in implementing the Maan programme and underscored the importance of structured institutional work to enhance preventive initiatives and support a safe educational and community environment. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the Maan programme during the first…

Manama:  Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosted this evening the official launch event of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 – part of F1’s highly anticipated first season in its ‘new era’. The Kingdom’s sporting and entertainment spectacle is scheduled for 10 to 12 April in Sakhir, and it will be marking the fourth round of the 2026 FIA F1 World Championship. With sweeping new regulations coming into effect and an 11th F1 team joining the grid, the excitement and anticipation is at an all-time high ahead of the new…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today met with Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) of the Navy of the Republic of India, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the longstanding Bahrain–India relations and strategic partnership, which is supported through multisectoral cooperation. His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of further bolstering cooperation between the two countries across areas of mutual interest to achieve shared aspirations. His Royal Highness underscored the commitment by both Bahrain and India…

Diriyah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received Prince William, Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister accompanied Prince William on a tour of the historic At-Turaif District, the birthplace of the Saudi state and the capital of the first Saudi State. The visit highlighted the traditional Najdi architectural style in At-Turaif, with Prince William viewing the palaces of the imams and leaders…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, His Royal Highness will meet with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was received by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, and several senior officials.

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,596 inspection campaigns and visits, from February 1 – 7, which resulted in the detention of 18 violating and irregular workers, while 93 violators were deported.  The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The LMRA noted that 1,559 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to…