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Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, inaugurated the National Defence and Security Forum, held under the theme “Strategic Integration: Challenges and Opportunities”. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad highlighted Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to supporting efforts to enhance military and security integration as a strategic priority for ensuring security at national, regional, and international levels. The event aligns with the strategic vision of His Majesty…

Manama : 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) issued Edict (4) of 2025 regarding the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Triathlon Association (BTA). The edict stipulated that the Board of Directors of the BTA for its new term (2024–2028) has been appointed as follows: Yousif Abdullah Yousif Akbar Ali Redha President Abbas Moosa Buhassan …

Manama: The Indian School hosted a memorable farewell function for the Class 12 students, organized by their juniors from Class 11, under the guidance of teachers.The dignitaries for the occasion included Hon. Vice-Chairman & Hon. Member HSSE and Sports Dr. Mohammed Faizal, who lit the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the start of the celebrations. ISB Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian, Hon.Asst.Secretary & Hon. Member-Academics Ranjini Mohan, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Senior School & Academic Administration Vice-Principal G Satheesh, Middle Section Vice-Principal Jose Thomas, Staff Representative Parvathi Devadas and Head Teacher Regi Varughese attended the ceremony. The event commenced with the national anthem,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, at Gudaibiya Palace. The meeting took place as part of HE Meloni’s official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the longstanding Bahrain-Italy relations, deepened by a shared history of multisectoral collaboration and the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation across…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at Al Gudaibiya Palace, Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, on the occasion of her visit to the Kingdom. HM the King welcomed the Italian Prime Minister and her accompanying delegation, expressing his appreciation for her visit, which marks an important step in further strengthening the Bahraini-Italian partnership. Her Excellency the Prime Minister expressed her appreciation to HM the King for the warm hospitality she…

Washington : The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary following a 50-50 tie vote, which was decided by Vice President J.D. Vance, who cast the tie-breaking vote in favour of Hegseth. The confirmation marks a victory for President Donald Trump after Hegseth’s nomination faced strong opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

Jakarta : Indonesia and India signed various agreements on Saturday covering culture, health, maritime, security and digital sectors. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations on Sunday. President Prabowo said his government will accelerate its economic partnership with India and prioritise the cooperation over the long term. Prabowo also thanked India for its support of Indonesia through the process of becoming a member of BRICS, saying the bloc of emerging market economies “will be beneficial for global stability and regional cooperation”. Speaking before Prabowo’s remarks,…

Manama : The Public Prosecution, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), launched an international conference titled “Advancing Restorative Criminal Justice – Insights into Evolving Justice Management Systems”. The conference is a key step in Bahrain’s efforts to modernise its criminal justice systems, focusing on restorative justice as an innovative alternative to traditional punitive measures while promoting human rights. It builds on Bahrain’s pioneering initiatives under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflecting…

Manama, : Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to the transition towards clean energy and a sustainable future, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. On the International Day of Clean Energy, observed on January 26, the minister emphasised Team Bahrain’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 through national clean energy initiatives. These include reducing carbon emissions, promoting solar panel installation, supporting electric vehicle adoption, and integrating…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, were congratulated by Shaikh Ibrahim bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Fencing Association and the Arab Fencing Association, on Bahrain’s election to the presidency of the Arab Fencing Association for the first time since its establishment. Shaikh Ibrahim bin Salman stated that this achievement reflects the trust placed by the association’s general assembly in Bahrain and highlights the Kingdom’s leadership in organisation and strategic planning within the sport of fencing. He attributed…