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Manama : The King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC) launched the second edition of the King Hamad Leadership in Coexistence Programme, organised in partnership with Faith in Leadership and the 1928 Institute affiliated with the University of Oxford. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the KHGC, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established its position as a leading model in respecting religious and cultural diversity, empowering young people, and strengthening their role in promoting a culture of peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue…

Tunis : The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar using ballistic missiles and drones, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness. In a statement, the General Secretariat condemned the aggression in the strongest terms, describing it as part of Iran’s continued hostile conduct and ongoing efforts to undermine regional security and stability and threaten international peace and security. The General Secretariat expressed its…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Police Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the 14th batch of university officer cadets, who completed the academic and police qualification requirements. The minister expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the security and stability the Kingdom enjoys, attributing these blessings to His Majesty’s leadership. He noted that this leadership had played a pivotal role in consolidating the foundations of the state and strengthening Bahrain’s national…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the maritime curfew for fishing and leisure boats has been revised to run from 6:30 pm until 4:00 am, effective today, July 16, until further notice. The ministry said the decision forms part of measures to protect the coastline, enhance maritime safety, and safeguard seafarers and sea users. It also builds on existing measures regulating maritime movement and aims to strengthen preparedness and ensure the safety of those at sea. The Ministry of Interior urged all sea users to comply with the revised curfew hours and avoid approaching the coastline during the…

Minnesota : Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for areas including the Twin Cities metro area, Alexandria and Two Harbors, with very heavy smoke expected across the state’s northeastern corner as large wildfires spread. Air quality levels in Two Harbors, the Tribal Nation of Grand Portage and other regions in northeast Minnesota were expected to reach hazardous levels, making it unsafe for…

Tunis : Mohammed Koman, Secretary-General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as the accompanying attacks on infrastructure and vital facilities. Speaking at the opening of the 17th Arab Conference of Heads of Security Media Agencies, attended by representatives of the interior ministries of Arab states, the Secretary General described Iran’s continued attacks against a number of Arab countries as a flagrant violation of international conventions and a complete disregard for the principles of good neighbourliness. He reaffirmed the…

Manama : The Head of the Cybercrime Prosecution announced that the Lower Criminal Court has sentenced a woman to one month’s imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of her mobile phone after finding her guilty of publicly insulting a recognised religious community and disparaging its religious practices. The case followed a report from the Cybercrime Directorate, which identified an Instagram comment containing sectarian language deemed likely to incite division during its routine monitoring of social media platforms. Investigations subsequently identified the owner of the account. The Public Prosecution promptly opened an investigation, during which the defendant admitted that the account belonged…

New York : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, held a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of her participation in the ministerial segment of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026), held in New York, and coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presentation of its Third Voluntary National Review (VNR) on progress made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation, exchanging best practices and expertise in the field of sustainable development, and exploring opportunities to enhance collaboration with…

Manama : Yusuf bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, chaired the first meeting of the committee organising the 41st Outstanding Workers Honour Ceremony, organised by the Ministry of Labour under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The ceremony is scheduled to be held in December. The meeting reviewed the initial preparations for the ceremony, during which outstanding workers nominated by their employers from various workplaces and production sectors across the Kingdom will be honoured. Several labour pioneers and establishments recognised for employing Bahraini nationals will also be honoured. The minister…

Manama : Mazad, Bahrain’s leading digital auction and marketplace platform and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, specialising in live and online auctions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the integration of eKey 2.0 into its platform, becoming the first online auction platform in the Kingdom to adopt Bahrain’s national digital identity authentication solution. The milestone reflects Mazad’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the user experience, advancing digital innovation, and delivering a secure and trusted marketplace for its customers. The eKey 2.0 service is delivered through Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, and in partnership with the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA).…