Author: News Desk

Manama : The Labour Ministry has developed a new digital service allowing jobseekers to request the postponement of a job interview appointment. The service allows jobseekers to submit a request to postpone their scheduled interview in advance, with requests reviewed according to approved procedures. Under the upgraded service, the user interface has been improved, procedures simplified and services fully digitised. Previously, jobseekers had to contact the ministry by phone, email or the national Tawasul system to provide reasons for postponement. Following the upgrade, beneficiaries can directly access the National Employment Platform and submit their reasons for postponement electronically one day…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to Hassan Abdul Aal Al Otaifi and his family following the death of his wife and three of his children in a tragic fire at a residential building.

Manama : Mazad, one of the leading local companies under Mumtalakat Bahrain Holding Company, has announced the launch of a new curated collection featuring a number of well-known luxury names on its auction platform. This initiative comes as part of Mazad’s ongoing efforts to provide its customers with exciting and valuable opportunities through a variety of auctions featuring different types of goods. The collection includes a carefully curated selection of watches, fashion, jewellery, marine craft, and luxury electric vehicles. Each piece has been selected based on its quality and appeal to collectors, and will be offered at competitive starting prices,…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates announced that the country’s air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The first missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell within territorial waters. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed its full readiness to deal with any potential threats and firmly confront any attempt to undermine the country’s security, ensuring the protection of sovereignty, stability, and national capabilities. The ministry urged the public to obtain news from official sources and avoid circulating rumours or false information.

Manama : The Chief Prosecutor of Muharraq Governorate announced that the Public Prosecution ordered three suspects to be remanded in custody pending investigations into an incident involving a boat colliding with a Coast Guard patrol boat during the maritime ban period. The incident followed a report received by the Public Prosecution from the Coast Guard, stating that a suspicious marine target had been detected by radar near the border area during the maritime ban period. A Coast Guard patrol boat approached the vessel to verify it, but its captain attempted to flee and failed to comply with orders to stop…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, visited Youth City 2030, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in cooperation with strategic partner Labour Fund (Tamkeen), to review its programmes and initiatives aimed at developing young people’s skills and capabilities and enhancing their readiness for the future. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, was present. Minister Al Alawi was briefed on the city’s main centres and programmes, including the Science and Technology Centre, Arts and Culture Centre, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre, Media and Entertainment Centre and Summer Sports City, which provide training and practical…

Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced the extension of the registration period for the “Musanada” programme until September 30, to give a greater number of institutions affected by the Iranian aggression the opportunity to benefit from the support, helping them sustain their operations, accelerate their recovery, and preserve the national workforce employed within them. The extension period includes all three tracks, which include the ‘Directly affected Business Support’ track, the ‘Operational Expenses Support’ track, and the ‘Financing Profit Support’ track. In addition, Tamkeen has increased the support period under the programme’s second track from three months to six months,…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the public holiday commemorating Prophet Mohammed’s date of birth. Under the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), said that World Humanitarian Day is a global and national occasion to renew the commitment to noble humanitarian values, and to promote a culture of giving and mutual support as a shared social responsibility, which builds communities and supports their stability, whilst reinforcing the values of solidarity and compassion amongst peoples. On World Humanitarian Day observed on 19 August, His Highness explained that this year coincides with the…

Manama : Bahrain won gold and bronze medals at the West Asia Table Tennis Championship, with the boys’ under 13 team claiming gold in the team event after defeating Iraq 3-2 in the final. The girls’ under 19 team secured bronze, marking the second medal for Bahrain’s girls’ teams at the championship. The boys’ under 13 team topped its preliminary group after defeating Saudi Arabia 3-1 and the UAE 3-0, before beating Qatar 3-1 in the semi final. Bahrain had earlier won gold in the senior, boys’ under 11 and girls’ under 13 events, as well as silver in the…