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Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (62) of 2025, regarding the restructuring of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, based on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following Cabinet approval. The Board shall be chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and its members include: 1. The President of the Civil Service Bureau. 2. The Director-General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies. 3. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs. 4. The Chief…

Manama :   Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced that Fakhro Restaurants Company added 30 job vacancies for Bahraini citizens to the National Employment Platform. The initiative follows the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered job seeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth. The minister affirmed continued cooperation between the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and private sector institutions…

Manama : GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) Bahrain successfully hosted a distinctive event that creatively blended community celebration with crucial health awareness. The #GOPIOPinkPower Breast Cancer and Mental Health Awareness Event, held in association with American Mission Hospital at the Aura Arts Centre on October 17, drew over a huge crowd for an impactful evening. Moving beyond traditional seminars, GOPIO Bahrain organized the event as a merged experience, combining essential awareness sessions with a lively mini-fair (mela) and fun activities to encourage community engagement. The unique approach aimed to bring people together to celebrate life while raising…

Manama : A grand gala Diwali Function was organized by Bharathi Association in coordination with Starvision Events on October 17th at Golden Eagle Club . The Humorous debate session Called “Pattimandram” organised by well known speakers from Tamil Nadu. more than thousands of audience enjoyed the night with full of humorous, dance and music. BATHURUDEEN ABDUL MAJEED , a Tamil Language Enthusiast and a well known Businessman in Gulf Region graced the event as a chief guest. The event was inuagurated with a vibrant traditional dance performance choreographed by Nrityakalaratna Hansul Gani, featuring talented children of the Association’s members showcased…

Beijing : China’s fiscal revenue edged up 0.5 percent year on year to 16.39 trillion yuan (about 2.31 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first nine months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. The central government collected approximately 7.08 trillion yuan in fiscal revenue during the period, which was down 1.2 percent year on year, and local governments collected 9.3 trillion yuan, up 1.8 percent. In the first nine months, the country’s tax revenue totaled 13.27 trillion yuan, edging up 0.7 percent year on year, while its non-tax revenue decreased 0.4 percent to 3.12…

Dhaka : Flights resumed at Bangladesh’s main airport in Dhaka, airport officials said, six hours after a fire in the cargo section delayed flights and halted operations on Saturday. The first flight departed at 9:06 pm (1506 GMT) The fire has been completely brought under control, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh said in a statement. “Steps will be taken to identify the source of the fire and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” the ministry added. Operations at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were suspended after the fire broke out in the cargo…

Manama : On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of the 11th cohort of Bahrain Polytechnic students, held today at the Bahrain National Theatre. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla affirmed that the continuous development of the education sector at all levels, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the guidance of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflects the Kingdom’s firm belief that investing in education is…

Al Madinah Al Munawwarah :   Ali Mohammed Al Majed, Secretary-General and Deputy Chairman of Special Olympics Bahrain, participated in the meeting of the Regional Advisory Council of the Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa (MENA), held in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Al Majed affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to actively contributing to the development of the Special Olympics movement at the regional level by supporting initiatives that promote the inclusion and empowerment of people with determination across sports and social fields. He commended the continued cooperation among member countries in achieving shared…

Paris : Thieves broke into Paris’ Louvre Museum by using a crane and smashing an upstairs window on Sunday, stealing priceless jewellery from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said. The robbery is likely to raise awkward questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about a lack of investment at a world-famous site that welcomes 8.7 million visitors in 2024. The thieves struck at about 9:30 am (0730 GMT) when the museum had already opened its doors to the public, and entered the Galerie d’Apollon…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the launch of the mobile postal services project by Bahrain Post, an innovative step aimed at enhancing and expanding postal services across the Kingdom’s governorates. The project seeks to provide convenient solutions that make it easier for citizens and residents to access postal services without the need to visit traditional post offices. Dr. Khalid Abdulrahman Al Haidan, Assistant Undersecretary for Postal Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, said that the project represents a qualitative leap in improving customer experience. It offers a convenient and efficient alternative for completing postal…