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Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, who is visiting the Kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was present. His Majesty the King affirmed Bahrain’s pride in the strong bonds and longstanding ties it shares with the State of Kuwait, which continue to grow stronger and closer through mutual commitment to develop and strengthen them across all domains. Sheikh Fahad Al Sabah conveyed to His Majesty the…

Manama :  Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the 6th National Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition.  The event is organised by the Ministry of Labour and the Occupational Safety and Health Council under the theme Enhancing proactive protection through smart technologies. Representatives of civil society organisations, the three production parties, and several occupational safety and health experts and specialists also attended the event. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (45) of 2026, regarding the transfer and appointment of directors at the Ministry of Oil and Environment, based on a proposal by the Minister of Oil and Environment. Article (I) Adnan Saeed Mohammed Al Mukhareq, Director of the Inspection and Licensing Directorate, shall be transferred to serve as Director of the Strategic Policies and Planning Directorate at the Ministry of Oil and Environment. Waleed Salman Abdulmahdi Al Moathen shall be appointed Director of the Inspection and Licensing Directorate at the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (46) of 2026, transferring and appointing directors at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Youth Affairs. Article (I) Musaed Salman Musaed Masood, Director of the Communication and Marketing Directorate, shall be transferred to serve as Director of the Events and Programmes Directorate at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, succeeding Abdulkareem Abdulhameed Al Meer. Waleed Yousif Ali Al Bahdi shall be appointed Director of the Communication and Marketing Directorate at the Ministry of Youth…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), where His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Alba’s national workforce. During the visit, His Royal Highness commended the efforts and dedication of Alba’s national workforce in maintaining production, safeguarding Alba’s competitive position within the global industrial landscape, and its continued contribution to international aluminium output amid the hostile Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain. HRH the Deputy King stressed that Alba, established in 1971, is a living embodiment…

Manama : The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) enhanced its Health Product Registration Renewal service through an updated electronic system that enables the submission of renewal applications and completion of procedures electronically, as part of government efforts to improve service quality and re-engineer services. The enhanced service has reduced the application processing time from 15 to 10 working days, the number of required documents from 12 to four, and the application process from four steps to three. The number of approvals required to obtain the service has also been reduced by 25%. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain following a visit to the Hellenic Republic, during which His Majesty met with His Excellency Constantine An. Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic, and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic. During the visit, HM the King held talks on the development of the close bilateral relations and means to further enhance the longstanding cooperation and joint action between the two countries across various domains, as well as regional and international issues and developments of common interest. Upon arrival, His Majesty…

Manama : Renowned football legend and global entrepreneur Louis Saha has joined Fintech Forward 2026’s speaker lineup to showcase his unique perspective on leadership, reinvention, and building long-term, sustainable success. The region’s flagship financial services forum will take place on 7-8 October 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, under the theme “Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure.” As a former Premier League and France international footballer, Saha has won the ChampionsLeague, two Premier League titles, a World Cup silver medal, and has represented some ofEurope’s most recognised clubs, including Manchester United, Everton, Fulham, and TottenhamHotspur. Following a distinguished playing career,…

Manama : Under the Patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa , Wife of His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, and Member of the Supreme Council for Women. The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) proudly announces its grand 70th Anniversary Gala Celebration. The main event will take place on Thursday, 10th December 2026, at the Gulf Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, marking seven decades dedicated to ILA’s core pillars: Charity, Cultural Exchange, and Community Support. While ILA membership is exclusive to Indian women, the association’s journey over seventy years has fostered an enduring…

Dubai : The Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, mourned the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum this morning. The Court has declared ten days of official mourning in Dubai, during which flags will be flown at half-mast, effective Monday, September 21.