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Kuala Lumpur :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Bahraini organisers of the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. This race marks the 22nd edition of the event and is being hosted by Malaysia with the blessings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. His Royal Highness affirmed that the people of Bahrain are the Kingdom’s greatest asset, serving…

Kuala Lumpur : The Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) team expressed its appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for commending the national workforce participating in the organisation of the 22nd Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The team said HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s support and continued attention to national talent provide strong motivation to continue representing the Kingdom of Bahrain at international sporting events. Team members emphasised their commitment to contributing to the success of the race and representing Bahrain, drawing on the…

Manama : Bahrain will host the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf from November 1–2, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, bringing together ministers and senior government officials, chief executives and business leaders from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the invitation-only forum will be held under the theme “Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering Sustainable Growth.” The forum will examine how evolving global dynamics are reshaping investment, capital flows, innovation and cross-border economic cooperation. Discussions will address the impact of geopolitical developments, energy transition and technological advances, as…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the 126th Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting. The meeting was chaired by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and attended by GCC finance ministers and Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa extended the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the participants, along with their wishes for the meeting’s success. He expressed Bahrain’s pride in hosting the meeting and…

Manama : The Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has approved fuel prices in the Kingdom of Bahrain for October, in line with the approved pricing mechanism and reflecting changes in global markets. The Committee said the prices will apply from October 2. They are 0.235 Bahraini dinars per litre for Jayyid (91), 0.277 Bahraini dinars per litre for Mumtaz (95), 0.410 Bahraini dinars per litre for Super (98), and 0.260 Bahraini dinars per litre for diesel. The committee also confirmed that diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen will remain in place, adding that it will continue monitoring global market developments and…

Manama : In line with its ongoing efforts and continued commitment to advancing enterprise growth, the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” has announced the launch of the enhanced “Digital Enablement and AI Programme”. The programme aims to accelerate the digital transformation journey of Bahraini enterprises across various sectors while expanding growth opportunities to businesses, enabling them to achieve sustainable development and strengthen their competitiveness in local and global markets. The enhanced “Digital Enablement and AI Programme” supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital growth journey by facilitating the adoption of digital technologies that enhance productivity, operational efficiency and competitiveness. The…

Manama : Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the National Committee for Older Persons, His Excellency Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, affirmed Bahrain’s continued commitment to enhancing the care and support provided to older persons and improving their quality of life and active participation in society. On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, observed on October 1, the minister highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to develop legislation, policies and programmes that support older persons’ independence, social integration and access to necessary care and services, while benefiting from their experience and contributions to society. He noted that the Ministry…

Cairo : The Arab Republic of Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad announced that the eight Egyptian sailors who had been kidnapped aboard the M/T Eureka off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland region since 2 May had been released.  Foreign Ministry spokesman Ambassador Nader Zaki said that Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, had instructed the Egyptian Embassy in Mogadishu to receive the Egyptian sailors, check on their well-being, and facilitate their return to Egypt on the earliest available flight.

Manama : The Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution stated that the High Criminal Court, in its session held today, convicted a defendant and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and fined him BD 2,000 for endorsing the heinous Iranian terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain. The court also ordered  the phone used in the crime to be confiscated. The Public Prosecution had received a report from the Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security regarding the monitoring of images, videos and comments posted on an account on a social…

Abu Dhabi : Khalid Ibrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in the 50th meeting of the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities’ Governors, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination among Arab central banks and monetary authorities, particularly in light of rapid global and regional developments. He highlighted the role of joint coordination meetings in promoting knowledge sharing and best practices and supporting joint efforts to strengthen financial stability and economic resilience in Arab countries. During the…