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Manama : As part of its ongoing efforts to empower Bahraini talent, strengthen their contribution to the private sector, and invest in the national workforce as a key pillar of sustainable growth, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the launch of the “Tamakkan” and “Qiyada” programmes as enhanced versions of its training and leadership employment programmes. The two programmes aim to develop and prepare Bahrainis for impactful leadership roles by aligning training and employment outcomes with current and future labour market needs. They are designed to enhance the competitiveness of Bahrainis, open new pathways for career advancement across various economic sectors,…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution stated that the High Criminal Court today heard the case against several defendants charged with joining a terrorist group established to advocate the suspension of the Constitution and laws, prevent state institutions and authorities from carrying out their duties, undermine national unity, and change the Kingdom’s constitutional system. The defendants are accused of promoting and entrenching the ideology of the Guardianship of the Jurist, which calls for complete allegiance to Iran’s Supreme Leader and submission to Iran’s political authority, through exercising control over places of worship, Maatams, and Hussainiyas and exploiting…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, who is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of ongoing security cooperation and coordination between the two countries. The Interior Minister highlighted the deep-rooted fraternal ties, longstanding historical relations, and shared vision that unite the two countries. The minister expressed Bahrain’s pride in its close and distinguished relations with Kuwait, affirming the Kingdom’s support for all measures undertaken by Kuwait to safeguard its security and stability. For…

Seoul : South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products reached an all-time high in the first half of the year, driven by growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and semiconductors. Data released by the Ministry of Science showed that sector’s exports amounted to US$253.9 during January to June period, against imports valued at US$93.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$160.7 billion. Semiconductors drove export growth, surging 162.5% year-on-year to US$192.4 billion, supported by strong demand for AI chips and rising memory chips prices. Exports of computers and communications equipment also rose by 233.8%…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receives His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, upon his arrival in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the visit, His Majesty and HE the Egyptian President will hold talks discussing the close relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; Their Highnesses the sons of His Majesty the King; and a number of ministers were also present to receive HE the Egyptian President.

Brussels : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council, chaired the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) delegation at the Third GCC–EU High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation. The forum brought together representatives of the GCC member states, EU foreign ministers and their representatives. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission chaired the European side. The forum was also attended by Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, and Luigi Di Maio,…

Abu Dhabi :  The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the two national oil tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in the death of one crew member aboard the Mombasa, an Indian national, and injuries to eight others, including four who sustained serious injuries. The injured comprise six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The attack also caused material damage to both tankers due to fires that broke out on board.…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, joined Youth City 2030 as a partner, reinforcing cooperation between the public and private sectors in supporting youth initiatives. The programme is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in cooperation with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The partnership aims to enrich participants’ experience through a range of interactive programmes and activities that provide insight into the aviation sector and the career and technical opportunities it offers as one of the Kingdom’s key economic sectors. As part of the partnership, Gulf Air will offer participants hands-on training using a…

Manama : The Chief of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court has handed down judgments in two separate espionage cases involving a hostile foreign state, sentencing three defendants to life imprisonment for collaborating with the terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and individuals acting on its behalf in support of hostile and terrorist activities targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items. In the first case, investigations by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science found that the first defendant, a fugitive wanted by the security authorities and…

Manama :  The Chief of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court has sentenced ten defendants in two separate cases involving violence and sabotage linked to the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain in March.  The defendants received prison sentences of up to five years, while the court also ordered the confiscation of seized items. According to the Public Prosecution, the cases originated from reports submitted by the Ministry of Interior’s relevant security authority after the defendants were apprehended in the act at two separate locations for their involvement in violent and destructive acts carried out…