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Manama :The organising committee of the Al Dana Drama Award 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), and organised by the Ministry of Information, led by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, in cooperation with the Gulf Radio and Television Authority (GRTO), has announced the official sponsors and media partners for the award’s second edition. The committee highlighted that the announcement forms part of ongoing preparations…

Manama : The Anti Narcotics Directorate at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, in coordination with the Air Customs Directorate at Customs Affairs, has foiled an attempt to smuggle over 11 kilograms of narcotics via air cargo, with an estimated street value of BHD 64,000. The operation began when Air Customs officers intercepted a postal package containing 1.156 kilograms of synthetic cannabis. The parcel was handed over to the Anti Narcotics Directorate, which launched an investigation that led to the identification and arrest of a 20 year old Asian national, the intended recipient. Authorities seized an additional…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, attended the signing of three cooperation agreements between the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), a major player in global trade and logistics, to expand cooperation in key maritime sectors.  HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said the agreements mark a significant step in Gulf cooperation and advances the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a regional centre for sustainable marine industries and services,…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Republic of India following the crash of a civilian passenger aircraft near Ahmedabad Airport in the western part of the country. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed Bahrain’s condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Government and people of India and to the families of the victims.

Manama: A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), led by Iain Lindsay OB OBE, Advisor to the Board, and Mohammed Al Alawi, Chief of Marketing and Communications, concluded a successful visit to Japan, aimed at deepening economic ties and introducing Japanese companies to Bahrain’s competitive investment offering. The visit commenced in Tokyo, where the delegation held a series of strategic meetings with Japanese companies across priority sectors. These engagements highlighted Bahrain’s pro-business environment, agile regulations, and its strategic location as a gateway to the $2.1 trillion GCC market. The delegation also visited Osaka to participate in activities at…

Manama : Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a warehouse containing building materials and furniture in Salmabad. Cooling operations were carried out following the fire to prevent any possible reignition. The General Directorate of Civil Defence said that 17 vehicles and 48 officers and personnel were deployed to the site immediately after the incident was reported. The fire was brought under control and contained, preventing it from spreading further. No injuries were reported, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

Manama : The General Directorate of Civil Defence has intensified inspections of chemical storage sites in industrial facilities as part of its comprehensive safety oversight strategy. The campaign aims to ensure compliance with national and international standards for hazardous materials storage, including the presence of appropriate safety systems such as ventilation, alarms, and emergency plans. Inspection teams are conducting on-site checks to verify that all safety requirements are met and are raising awareness among staff about proper safety procedures and the correct handling of hazardous chemicals. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to promote a culture of prevention and…

Manama : Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), emphasised that Bahrain’s election to the Executive Board of UN Women for the 2026–2028 term reflects the Kingdom’s growing international role in women’s advancement. She attributed the achievement to the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW, whose support has been key to empowering Bahraini women and advancing their leadership. Al Awadhi noted that Bahrain secured one of five Asia-Pacific seats, alongside Japan, China, the Republic of Korea and the…

Nice : French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the international treaty for the high seas, which focuses on preserving marine areas beyond national jurisdiction and ensuring sustainable use, has garnered enough support to come into effect in early 2026. In his speech at the United Nations third Ocean Conference in Nice on Monday, Macron said that 55 countries have completed ratification of the treaty. He added that approximately 15 more countries are in the process of ratification, with the goal of completing this by the end of the year, thus achieving the necessary number for the treaty to take effect.…

Makkah : Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) transported approximately 1.87 million passengers via the Holy Sites Train between the stations in Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat during the operational period from the 7th of Dhul Hijjah until the end of the Tashreeq days, conducting 2,154 trips. The operational plan for the Holy Sites Train included five main movements. The first movement commenced on the 7th of Dhul Hijjah and continued until sunset on the 8th, during which over 27,000 passengers were transported. The second movement involved transporting 282,000 pilgrims from Mina to Arafat. The third movement saw the transfer of 294,000 pilgrims…