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Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the United Kingdom. Reinforcing the longstanding economic relationship and bilateral ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, the visit forms part of Bahrain EDB’s ongoing international outreach programme designed to deepen engagement with investors, businesses, and strategic partners. Through a series of high-level meetings and roundtables, which brought together industry leaders, family offices, and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment, the…

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Eskan Bank will organise the eighth edition of its mobile housing finance branch initiative at City Centre Bahrain from July 15- 19, from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. The initiative aims to strengthen direct engagement with citizens and introduce the latest housing and financing services, including the Tomouh programme and the new digital services available through the Baiti real estate platform, helping simplify access to housing options and provide on-the-spot consultations. Representatives of the ministry and Eskan Bank will be available throughout the event to answer enquiries on housing finance…

London : The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) signed a sponsorship agreement with Konexus Resources Group for the 2026/2027 racing season, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening partnerships with local and international organizations while supporting the continued development of horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The agreement was signed during the REHC’s participation in the July Festival at Newmarket Racecourse in the United Kingdom, coinciding with the Club’s Golden Jubilee celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of its establishment. It was signed by Yusuf Osama Buheji, Member of the High Committee of the REHC and Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Brijender…

Manila : At least 15 people were killed and six others remain missing after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Bavi in the Philippines. Philippine police said the intense rainfall caused widespread landslides in the southern parts of the country, noting that rescue teams continue search operations for the missing despite difficult weather conditions. Typhoon Bavi, which earlier swept across several Pacific islands, is forecast to move towards northern and eastern Taiwan on Friday and Saturday before affecting Japan’s southern islands and later heading towards the Chinese coast.

Kinshasa : The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the actual scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could be between two and four times larger than the number of officially confirmed cases due to continued community transmission. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, said around 80% of newly confirmed cases in the outbreak’s epicentre in Bunia, Ituri Province, are not linked to known cases or contact lists, reflecting the difficulty of tracing chains of transmission and indicating that the outbreak may be more widespread. He added that government data…

Geneva : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers, senior officials, and representatives of international organisations on the sidelines of Geneva Digital Week. The events included the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, and the AI for Good Global Summit. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and officials from the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Ireland, Estonia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Gabon, the United States, South Africa, Malaysia, the Digital Cooperation Organisation, and Smart…

 London : As part of the close relations and ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom across various domains, particularly equestrianism and horseracing, the Bahrain Trophy was held during the July Festival at the historic Newmarket Racecourse in the United Kingdom. The event coincided with the celebration of the Golden Jubilee, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC). The race was attended by Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Kingdom, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the announcement by His Excellency Donald Trump, United States President, regarding the initiation of procedures to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, as well as the commencement of the US Congress’s procedures to complete the entry into force of the decision.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as an important step toward supporting Syria’s reconstruction efforts, enhancing opportunities to attract foreign investment and assistance, and facilitating its reintegration into the global financial and economic systems. The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom of…

Riyadh : The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states condemned the Iranian attack on the Saudi tanker Wadiyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the states described the attacks as a serious violation of international law, United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, and the memorandum of understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, under which a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were agreed upon.…

‏New York : The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has agreed on new recommendations amending the United Nations Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration to address the enforcement and use of electronic arbitration awards and related notices. These changes will help countries and courts around the world better recognise arbitration decisions and notices issued in electronic form. ‏The move follows an initial text first proposed by the Council of International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain in late 2024 and an amended joint proposal with Switzerland and Mexico submitted in 2025. The recommendations were unanimously adopted…