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Doha : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the State of Qatar to offer condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HM the King was received upon arrival by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport; and Mohamed bin Ali Al Ghatam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the…

Doha : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today extended his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also expressed his condolences to senior members of the Al Thani family. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister reflected on the wide-ranging contributions and significant achievements of the late HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in serving his people, advancing the interests…

Doha : The Ministry of Transport of the State of Qatar announced on Sunday the suspension of all maritime activities as a precautionary measure, effective immediately and until further notice. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry called on all owners and users of marine vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and other similar marine craft, to temporarily stop sailing and carrying out maritime activities, effective from the date of issuance of the circular until further notice, in the interest of public safety. The ministry exempted vessels subject to international maritime conventions, which…

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman has summoned Mousa Farhang, Ambassador of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman, to hand him a formal note of protest following the targeting of sites in the Governorates of Musandam and Al Wusta by unmanned aerial vehicles. The Oman News Agency (ONA) reported that the note of protest was delivered to the Iranian Ambassador in Muscat by Sheikh Khalid bin Hashil Al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Omani Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs. Al Musalhi voiced Oman’s profound dismay at these irresponsible acts, underscoring the imperative of adhering to the provisions of state…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (32) of 2026 reconstituting the Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee. Article (I) The Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee shall be reconstituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), with the following members: 1. Director General of the Institute of Public Administration. 2. Chief Executive of the National Communication Centre. 3. Undersecretary for National Economy at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. 4. Director General of Organisation and Manpower Planning at the Civil…

Kuwait : Three land border posts in northern Kuwait came under attack, resulting in material damage. In a statement, Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, said a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform in Kuwait’s territorial waters was also targeted by a hostile drone. The attack caused material damage and injured one worker, who is receiving the necessary medical treatment, he added. Al Atwan said the concerned authorities immediately initiated the necessary response measures in coordination with the relevant agencies. He emphasised that the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces remains fully prepared…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Communication Centre (NCC), said the national media has evolved beyond its traditional role to become an active partner in advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The remarks were made during a dialogue session organised by the Institute of Public Administration (BIPA) for participants in the Executive…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), today issued Edict (1) of 2026 reconstituting the Board of Directors of Bahrain Development Bank (B.S.C.). Article (I) The Board of Directors of Bahrain Development Bank (B.S.C.) shall be reconstituted under the chairmanship of Ghassan Ghaleb Abdulaal, with the following members: 1. Amna Ali Al Arrayedh 2. Hani Hussain Redha 3. Aysha Mohammed Abdulmalik 4. Yousef Mohammed Al Nafiee 5. Manal Shawqi Al Bayat 6. Marwa Khalid Al Saad 7. Tameem Salman Al Mousawi…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, following the passing of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who represented the State of South Carolina in the United States Senate. His Majesty the King expressed sincere condolences and sympathy to HE the US President and the family of the deceased, highlighting Senator Graham’s contributions and prominent role in US foreign policy, defence and national security, as well as his efforts to promote peace, and wished his family patience and fortitude.

Manama : The fourth week event of ICRF Thirst Quenchers 2026 was held on Saturday 11 July 2026 at a worksite in Riffa. The Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain continue its annual summer awareness program – Thirst Quenchers 2026. Aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering summer months, ICRF Bahrain distributed water, juice, laban, orange, apple and banana at a worksite located in Riffa. This year the event is supported by the Ministry of Labour, LMRA and IOM. Around 460 workers took part in the event. ICRF Chairman Adv.…