Author: News Desk

Manama : His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, departed Bahrain today, concluding his official visit to the Kingdom. His Excellency was seen off at Bahrain International Airport by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq; Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Malaysia; Shazryl bin Zahiran, Malaysia’s Ambassador to Bahrain; and several officials.

Manama : His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, participated in the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, held under the theme “One Nation, One Shared Destiny.” Speaking at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, held under the theme “One Nation, One Shared Destiny,” His Excellency underscored the need to consolidate Islamic unity while respecting diversity. He stated that unity does not imply uniformity but rather necessitates embracing differences for the collective benefit of the Islamic world. His Excellency noted that the history of Islamic thought demonstrates that doctrinal and intellectual differences have historically contributed to the richness of Islamic civilisation rather than causing…

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia hosted talks between Russia and the US in Riyadh as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to promote global security and peace. This comes in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

Manama : Sara Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), highlighted the vital role of Vatel Bahrain in nurturing national talent within the hospitality sector during the opening of the 18th Vatel International Convention. The event brought together international delegations from prestigious Vatel branches across 30 countries. Buhiji emphasised the institution’s contributions to equipping professionals with world-class skills, addressing industry needs, and strengthening Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for hospitality excellence. Buhiji highlighted hospitality as one of Bahrain’s key growth sectors, where national professionals are trained to meet the highest international standards, and expressed pride…

Manama : Lieutenant General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Assistant Chief of Staff for Human Resources, attended the inauguration of a new military facility at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). The event coincided with celebrations marking the 57th anniversary of the BDF’s establishment. During a tour of the facility, Lt. Gen. Shaikh Ali bin Rashid reviewed its various sections and expressed pride in the BDF’s achievements. He highlighted the continuous progress and development of the BDF’s advanced military systems and modern facilities. He attributed it to the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the…

New Delhi : At least 15 people died and another 15 were injured in a stampede at the main railway station in India’s capital New Delhi on Saturday night, the chief minister of the capital territory told reporters early on Sunday. The death toll included 10 women and three children, local media said. Media showed images and videos of crowds pouring over each other at the station, following the incident, as police and relief teams toiled to ease the congestion. The incident occurred around 2000 local time (1430 GMT) on two platforms as passengers waited to board trains to Prayagraj…

Kuwait : Sara Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in the ninth preparatory meeting of the GCC Ministers Responsible for Tourism, held in Kuwait. Buhijji highlighted the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation among GCC countries, noting that the meeting serves as a strategic platform for coordinating efforts and developing joint strategies to advance the regional tourism sector. She emphasised tourism as a key pillar of economic growth and a vital link in fostering Gulf cooperation. Buhijji reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to promoting intra-GCC tourism and positioning the region as a unified destination, leveraging its advanced…

Manama : The Royal Medical Services announced that a sickle cell patient has been discharged from the hospital after successfully completing treatment through a bone marrow transplant using CRISPR gene-editing technology. He is the first sickle cell patient outside the US to be publicly announced as having received the treatment successfully.  Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Medical Services, said that this medical achievement by the Bahrain Oncology Centre reflects Bahrain’s development in providing advanced treatments. He attributed this to the vision and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Manama : The Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre has launched the first edition of the Cybersecurity Guardians Hackathon. The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre, in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Centre and the University of Bahrain. The preparatory day featured specialised training workshops attended by Dr. Abdulla bin Nasser Al Noaimi, CEO of the Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre, and Shaikh Abdulla bin Mohammed…

Dubai : Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), participated in the World Governments Summit 2025, themed “Shaping Future Governments”, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The summit brought together heads of state, government officials, decision-makers, and specialists from various countries. Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed took part in a panel discussion titled “How Can Governments Strengthen Digital Resilience?” where he outlined Bahrain’s strategies for ensuring digital resilience by balancing regulation and innovation. He highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the digital economy through a resilient technological infrastructure and proactive measures to address potential…