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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, and the accompanying delegation, on his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, attended the meeting. His Majesty the King and HE the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council reviewed the close relations between the two countries and means to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa bid farewell to His Excellency General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, as he departed the Kingdom of Bahrain following a visit during which he held talks with His Majesty on the close relations between the two countries and the latest regional and international developments. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, along with several senior officials,…

Manama :: General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, met with citizens from across Bahrain as part of the community partnership strategy and efforts to strengthen community engagement. The Interior Minister said that the leadership approach of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has ensured the protection of the Kingdom during the Iranian aggression, as it has laid solid foundations of security and stability that strengthened Bahrain’s national defence and security capabilities. The Minister also highlighted the measures undertaken by the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Manama : The Head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court, during its session held today, sentenced two defendants to life imprisonment after convicting them of communicating and collaborating with the terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)with the intent of carrying out hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and harming its interests. The court also imposed a fine of BD10,000 and ordered the confiscation of seized items. The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science said that Iranian intelligence agencies and the IRGC had financed and tasked leaders of certain terrorist groups…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorist Crimes Prosecution stated that the High Criminal Court issued rulings during its session today in four separate cases involving crimes of violence and sabotage carried out during the criminal Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain in March. The court sentenced the defendants to prison terms of up to five years, imposed fines of BD500 on some of them, and ordered the confiscation of the seized items. The cases date back to four reports received by the Public Prosecution from the relevant security directorates at the Ministry of Interior, stating that the defendants…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has arrested a 31-year-old man for misusing social media platforms and posting content involving legal violations. Legal proceedings were taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution. The Directorate stressed that it would not tolerate any misuse of social media platforms, the publication or circulation of offensive or inciting content that may undermine security and public order, affirming that legal action would be taken against anyone proven to be involved in such violations.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (17) of 2026 amending certain provisions of the Reform and Rehabilitation Institution Law issued by Law (18) of 2014, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The amendments replace references to inmate employment and work in the law with rehabilitation and training. The Prime Minister and the ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which shall come into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (21) of 2026 amending Article (II) of Edict (61) of 2009 establishing and forming the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow, based on a proposal by the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow. Article (I) Article (II) of Edict (61) of 2009 establishing and forming the Supreme Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow is replaced with the following text: “The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshowshall be chaired by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior said that the organisation linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Wilayat Al Faqih ideology consisted of members of the Islamic Scholars Council, dissolved pursuant to a court ruling, and their affiliates. The members of the organisation had formed and led a terrorist organization, financed terrorism, coordinated with Iran and groups in Iraq and Lebanon classified as terrorist organisations, and received military training in support of those activities. The Ministry of Interior yesterday announced that security measures it had taken led to the arrest of 41 members of the organisation in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). His Royal Highness was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court. His Royal Highness was received by HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, the BDF…