Author: News Desk

 Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain is set to take place on November 29, near Reef Island. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 1,500 athletes from more than 80 countries, alongside 500 local participants, 3,000 spectators, and 600 local volunteers. A sponsorship agreement to declare Beyon as the Platinum Sponsor and Official Partner for the event was signed by Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer of Beyon, and Amal Almurbati, Director of…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received today at Al Safriya Palace, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his official visit to Bahrain to participate in 12th session of the UAE-Bahrain Joint Higher Committee, which was held yesterday. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed to His Majesty the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his best wishes for the prosperity and progress of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people. His Majesty King Hamad asked Sheikh Abdullah to…

Kinshasa : At least nine people, including seven children from one family, died in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after heavy rain triggered a landslide that swept away several homes late on Friday, a local official said. A local civil society group said seven homes had been swept away and 31 damaged, putting the death toll at 10. Heavy rain in southwest Congo caused a ravine to collapse onto a river in April, killing at least 12 people. Scores more died in similar circumstances last December.

Vienna : Bahraini MMA star Rasul Magomedov stole the spotlight at BRAVE CF 90, held in Austria, securing a dominant victory to remain undefeated in his professional career. This historic debut event in Austria marked another milestone for BRAVE Combat Federation, establishing the country as the 16th European host nation and the 35th globally for BRAVE CF events. Magomedov extended his impeccable record to seven wins with a commanding unanimous decision over Polish submission specialist Lukasz Olech in the main event. Demonstrating complete control over all three rounds, the Bahraini fighter showcased his readiness for a title shot in the…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) was awarded the ‘Best Workplace’ recognition by the international organisation Great Place To Work , as part of the official ranking for the Kingdom for the period from November 2024 to November 2025. This award comes as a result of Tamkeen’s continuous efforts to build a work environment that fosters productivity and excellence, which the organisation has achieved through the adoption of policies that promote equal opportunities, the promotion of flexible work models, and a strong focus on continuous training and development. These efforts are rooted in Tamkeen’s core institutional values, which include leveraging…

Manama : The sixth batch course for female civilian volunteers for the Reserve Force of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) was inaugurated today. Major General Muneer Ahmed Al Subaie, Royal Reserve Force Unit Commander in one of the BDF units, was present. Participating in this session are female civilian volunteers from the Reserve Force, comprising relatives of active and retired personnel, both military and civilian, from the BDF and the National Guard. The course aims to equip them with military training, enabling them to fulfill their national duty alongside members of the BDF in safeguarding the nation.

Manama ; Bahrain is set to host the first ever World Para Taekwondo, Poomsae Championship 2024, alongside the Bahrain Para Taekwondo Open 2024. The events will take place from November 26 to 27 and November 29. Shaikh Mohamed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee (BOC), stated that organising these championships aligns with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. He highlighted that this event reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing Paralympic sports. Shaikh Mohamed bin Duaij emphasised the strong support…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, met with Theresa May, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Chair of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah conveyed the greetings of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He emphasised Bahrain’s achievements in the field of protecting human rights and combating human trafficking, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to justice and equality under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of HRH…

Las Vegas : Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive Formula One world championship after finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, securing an insurmountable 63-point lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris with two races to spare. The race, held under the city lights of Las Vegas, saw George Russell of Mercedes take victory from pole position, leading a Mercedes one-two finish with Lewis Hamilton climbing from 10th on the grid to secure second place. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz claimed third, followed by teammate Charles Leclerc in fourth. Norris, finishing sixth, earned a bonus point for the…

Manama : In preparation for Bahrain’s hosting of major events, including Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia, held on November 26–30 at Exhibition World Bahrain, the seventh edition of the Bahrain Animal Production Show (Mara’ee 2024), held from November 27–1 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, and Cityscape from November 26–30, the General Directorate of Traffic is intensifying efforts to manage traffic flow along Bahrain Bay Road, where these events will coincide. The General Directorate of Traffic urged the public to use designated parking facilities. For Jewellery Arabia and Cityscape visitors, parking will be available at Bahrain International Circuit in lots…