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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. His Majesty the King and HH the Amir reviewed the close relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar and their continued development in support of the shared interests of both countries and peoples. His Majesty the King and HH the Amir also discussed the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest.

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with several newly appointed Assistant Undersecretaries and Directors at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness underscored that the skill and dedication of Bahraini nationals continue to play a critical role in the advancement of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Deputy King affirmed his confidence in the Kingdom’s future, underpinned by the capabilities and contributions of its national workforce across various fields. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad congratulated the newly appointed Assistant Undersecretaries…

Manama : The Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST), a leading regional research and development centre in artificial intelligence (AI), announced the successful development and implementation of an AI-powered spending analysis platform at Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, the integrated energy group leading energy security and sustainability for future generations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project is part of cooperation between the two sides to use advanced digital technologies to improve operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making, contributing to the development of the procurement system, improving data quality and strengthening spending governance. The system, developed by…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa visited Youth City 2030. His Majesty the King was received upon arrival by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), along with senior officials and Youth City 2030 supervisors. His Majesty the King was briefed on the programmes and initiatives at Youth City 2030, the training opportunities it provides for Bahraini youth, and the programmes and courses aimed at developing their skills and abilities and enhancing…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, affirmed that the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the 15th edition of Youth City 2030, is an exceptional national moment that affirms that Bahraini youth enjoy the leadership’s trust, and that their energies, ideas and capabilities are a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom’s present and future. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said that His Majesty the King’s visit to the City was not merely a visit to review programmes and initiatives, but a direct message…

Beijing :: China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan. The satellites, the 24th group of the low-orbit internet satellites, lifted off aboard a Long March-12 carrier rocket at 12:10 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered their preset orbits successfully. The agency reported that the low-orbit internet satellites entered their preset orbits successfully

Manama : Bahrain marked India’s 80 th Independence Day with a proud and simple flag hoisting ceremony held today (15 th August 2026) at its premises at 6:30am. The early morning function drew a patriotic gathering of more than 100 people, bringing together prominent Indian Club Members, alongside summer camp parents and children. The ceremony commenced with the unfurling and hoisting of the Indian National tricolor flag, followed immediately by a collective, moving rendition of the National Anthem. The Club’s General Secretary, Mr. Anil Kumar R., warmly welcomed the gathered community members.The Club’s President, Mr. Joseph Joy, delivered the official…

Jakarta : A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, followed by several aftershocks, while tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in several areas. Strong shaking was felt for about one minute in areas including Nagekeo and Bima, prompting many residents to leave their homes, with no initial reports of major damage. Video footage showed parts of buildings collapsing in Maumere on Flores Island, while Kompas TV showed patients being evacuated from a hospital in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Indonesia’s geophysics agency BMKG recorded the first earthquake at 4:58 a.m. local time at a depth of 15 kilometres,…

Manama :: Dr. Tareq Hamad Al Jalahmah, Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs of the State of Kuwait, visited the Muharraq Model Youth Centre, accompanied by Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, to review Bahrain’s experience in youth work and promote the exchange of expertise and successful practices between the two countries. Dr. Al Jalahmah was briefed on the centre’s facilities and spaces dedicated to youth, which provide an appropriate environment for activities, programmes and youth initiatives. The tour also included a visit to Al Manara Art and Culture Space to review its role as an…

Manama, : The Interior Ministry announced that Coast Guard marine patrols intercepted and stopped a boat and arrested three individuals on board after they failed to comply with security and legal procedures, despite being warned more than once and repeatedly ordered to stop, following their violation of the decision concerning the maritime ban period, which extends from 6:30 pm to 4:00 am. The Coast Guard spokesperson explained that, after the radar monitoring system and coastal cameras detected the boat leaving one of the coasts and heading towards the northern areas, marine patrols were immediately directed to stop it for violating…