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Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has upgraded its service for monitoring minors’ ongoing education requirements. The aim is to organise and simplify the payment of regular school fees for students eligible for ongoing payments. The service-level agreement has been reduced by at least 25%, cutting processing time from 14 working days to seven. Required documents have been reduced by 50%, while the service is now provided automatically, service information has been standardised across all channels, required approvals have been reduced by 25%, and application forms have been made available electronically. Basma Mohammed Al Khayyat, Director…

Manama : The implementation of Decision (5) of 2026 on regulating the midday work ban during the summer ended. The ban was in effect from June 15 to August 31 and prohibited workers from working outdoors in direct sunlight between noon and 4pm. Yousif Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, said the positive results of this year’s summer midday work ban reflect the Kingdom of Bahrain’s continued efforts to strengthen preventive protection in the workplace and uphold occupational health and safety standards. He commended the high level of compliance among establishments, which reached 99.98%. Minister Khalaf…

Manama : The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs has opened registration for those wishing to perform Hajj in the 1448 AH – 2027 season, from 3pm on September 27 until midnight on October 3, through the Hajj e-platform, haj.gov.bh, using the upgraded eKey 2.0. Applicants can add up to four companions to each application. All details must be completed and checked for accuracy, identity verification procedures must be completed, and applicants and their companions must be free of illnesses that prevent them from performing Hajj, according to the list approved by the relevant health authorities. The committee said…

New Delhi : His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position on resolving crises through peaceful means and negotiations, prioritising diplomatic solutions, respecting international law and the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of states, and rejecting escalation and the use of force. According to the Middle East News Agency (MENA), HE President El Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. During the meeting, HE President El Sisi stressed the importance of taking concrete steps…

Manama : Export Bahrain continues to strengthen the presence of Bahrain-based businesses at international events by supporting the participation of 7 Bahrain-based businesses at the 43rd edition of Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong 2026, in collaboration with Informa Markets Hong Kong for the second consecutive year. This year’s participation includes Qannati Objet d’Art Commerce exhibiting at the event, while representatives from Tbabat Al Bahrain for Jewellery, Jee Jewels, Bahja Diamonds, The Jewelry Gala, Nuri Jewellery, and Aisha Jewels Company will attend to explore the latest products and industry developments and identify potential opportunities for collaboration and business partnerships. With…

Manama : The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) has announced the opening of registration for the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026, marking the eighth consecutive edition hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The hackathon will be held on November 14 and 15, organised by the BSA under the supervision of NASA and in cooperation with several academic institutions in Bahrain. It will take place simultaneously at three locations: University of Bahrain – Sakhir Campus, Bahrain Polytechnic – Isa Town, and Kingdom University – Riffa. Participants will select their preferred location upon registration. The hackathon is one of the world’s largest specialised events in space…

Lisbon :The Royal Endurance Team concluded its participation in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, held over 120 kilometres in Portugal featuring riders from around the world, as rider Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth overall. The championship saw strong competition, with Royal Endurance Team riders delivering good performances throughout the stages. Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth, followed by Khalifa Mubarak Sabt in tenth, Jaber Bader Jaafar in eleventh, Saud Mubarak Sabt in thirteenth and Shaikh Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa in eighteenth. Salem Al Kitbi of the United Arab Emirates claimed first place, while his…

London:   Brigadier Ali Mohammed Al Kubaisi, Director General of the General Directorate of Civil Defence, led the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation to the World Fire Congress held in the United Kingdom. The congress discussed means to enhance cooperation and coordination in fire prevention and firefighting, exchange expertise and benefit from advanced practices, as well as key developments and challenges related to protection, prevention and safety. Several initiatives were also launched to develop firefighters’ capabilities and skills and enhance their preparedness, supporting civil defence operations and emergency response.

Paris :At least 44 people were injured, including a woman who sustained serious injuries, after part of a regional train carrying around 180 passengers derailed between Rouen and Caen in northwestern France. Media reports said the train struck an unidentified object, causing one carriage to overturn and four others to derail.

Beijing :  China discovered 200 new non oil and gas mineral deposits in 2025, including 16 gold and 11 iron deposits, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological exploration investment increased for the fifth consecutive year, while 398 new large and medium sized deposits of strategic mineral resources, including oil and gas fields, were identified during the 2021 – 2025 period.