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New Delhi : Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, Republic of India, where he headed the UAE delegation. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Minister Al Marar affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of all Iranian allegations and Iran’s attempts to justify the terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and Arab and international countries in the region. He stressed that these acts constitute a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the principles of good neighbourliness, and that the UAE reserves its…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, continues its efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting human harmony. He stressed that safeguarding national sovereignty is key to sustainable peace. On the occasion of the International Day of Living Together…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, witnessed the exchange and announcement of several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries. The agreements were exchanged during Modi’s official visit to the UAE and covered sectors including energy, defence, artificial intelligence, maritime industries, and infrastructure investment. Among the agreements signed were strategic collaboration agreements between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian energy companies, an agreement on the framework for strategic defence partnership between the…

Jeddah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The call reviewed the close bilateral relations between the two countries, and means to enhance and develop joint cooperation across various domains in a manner that serves mutual interests. Both sides also discussed regional and international developments, the evolving situation in the region, and reviewed ongoing efforts to enhance regional security and stability.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended the efforts of HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman, noting their significant contribution to the success of the Afforestation Plan and the Bahrain Mangroves Initiative. His Royal Highness also commended HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman’s continuous follow-up across all aspects of the Initiative, reflecting the spirit of Team Bahrain. His Royal Highness noted the significant progress of His Highness’ initiatives…

Beijing : Xi Jinping, Chinese President, held talks with visiting US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Xi said he looked forward to working with Trump to “set the course and steer the giant ship of China-US relations”, making 2026 “a historic, landmark year that opens up a new chapter in China-US relations.” According to Xinhua News Agency, Xi said China and the United States have more shared interests than differences, adding that success in one country represents an opportunity for the other and that stable bilateral relations would benefit the world.…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities on the approved list of individuals and organisations supporting terrorism (Local Terrorist List), in accordance with the UAE’s relevant laws and regulations. The move forms part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts, both domestically and internationally, to disrupt and dismantle networks linked to the financing of terrorism and related activities, whether direct or indirect,…

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, participated in a virtual meeting of defence ministers on the multinational military mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting was held at the invitation of the United Kingdom and the French Republic, with the participation of more than 40 countries. The meeting reviewed the latest regional security developments and explored means to strengthen joint international efforts aimed at supporting and securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions also covered mechanisms for…

Manama : Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, announced the launch of the tender for the first phase of the Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway development project, one of the Kingdom’s key road projects aimed at continuing efforts to enhance infrastructure efficiency in support of Bahrain’s comprehensive development plans under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister highlighted the attention of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, chaired by…

Manama : The General Sports Authority announced the launch of the Women’s Equal Opportunities League during a press conference held at Bahrain National Stadium, following the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, to support women’s participation in sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The league is organised through cooperation between the General Sports Authority, the equal opportunities committee in the sports sector, the Supreme Council for Women, the Ministry of Education, the…