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Manama : The Indian Club’s much-awaited “ONAM FIESTA – AAVANI 2026” has begun in avibrant and traditional spirit, bringing together members, families, friends and distinguished guests in celebration of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. The celebrations commenced yesterday with a colourful Talapoli procession accompanied by Chendamelam, setting the festive mood at The Indian Club. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of Chief Guest H.E. Mr. Mohamed Hussain Al Janahi, Member of Parliament, Capital Governorate, and Guest of Honour Mr. K. G. Baburaj. Their distinguished presence added special significance to the opening celebrations. The inauguration ceremony featured the traditional Kodiyettam,…

Jeddah : Bahrain lost 2-0 to Qatar in their opening Group B match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament (Gulf Cup 27). Qatar scored in the 61st minute and added a second from a penalty in stoppage time to secure three points. In the other Group B match, the United Arab Emirates defeated Yemen 4-0. Qatar and the UAE each have three points, while Bahrain and Yemen remain without point

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America discussed strengthening military coordination and defence cooperation during the 21st meeting of the Bahrain-US Joint Military Committee, held at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, chaired the Bahraini side, while Michael P. DiMino IV, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Near East and Central Asia, chaired the US side. The two sides discussed items on the committee’s agenda aimed at further strengthening military coordination and defence cooperation between the two countries.  They also reviewed Bahrain-US relations and…

Manama : Fatima Abdulla Al Dhaen, Undersecretary for Land Transport and Post at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, held a virtual meeting with Kubanychbek Turganbaev, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. The two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in land transport and logistics, develop transport systems and supply chains, and exchange expertise. They also reviewed means to strengthen bilateral relations and develop partnerships in areas of common interest for the benefit of both countries.

Manama : Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), opened the 4th Bahrain International Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance and Infectious Diseases, organised by the Infectious Diseases Association of the Bahrain Medical Society in cooperation with Education Plus. The conference brings together experts and speakers from more than 25 countries, along with healthcare officials, doctors and specialists.   Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation and sharing medical and scientific expertise to address health challenges related to infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. He highlighted the role of specialised…

New York : Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Telecommunications at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in Digital@UNGA 2026 in New York, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly and organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The event brought together senior officials, decision makers and representatives of governments, international organisations and the private sector to discuss telecommunications, digital transformation and emerging technologies. The 2026 edition focused on three main areas: Innovation and future technologies, expanding digital inclusion and access, and international cooperation towards a shared digital future. On the sidelines of the…

Nagoya : Bahrain won two gold medals on the opening day of the athletics competitions at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Winfred Yavi won gold in the women’s 10,000 metres, while Bahrain secured its second gold medal in the mixed 4×400 metre relay. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and Head of Bahrain’s delegation to the Asian Games, attended the competitions and commended the performances of the Kingdom’s athletes and their determination and competitive spirit. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali also commended the efforts of the Bahrain Athletics Association,…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, headed Bahrain’s delegation participating in the opening session of the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All”. The session was presided over by Dr. Khalil Rahman, President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, with the participation of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Bahrain is participating in the session as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, reaffirming…

Manama : Mo Gawdat, Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert, has joined Fintech Forward 2026’s speaker lineup to share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making.  Gawdat’s participation comes at a time when AI is commanding global attention as businesses, regulators, and the public navigate questions around trust, accountability, and the role of human oversight in increasingly intelligent systems. The region’s flagship financial services forum will take place on October 7-8, under the theme “Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure.” Gawdat’s 27-year career spans…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to attend a reception hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking the 96th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah was received by Naif bin Bandar Al Sudairi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah conveyed the congratulations and best wishes of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to King Salman bin…