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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 26-29 May. As the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (20) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 regarding the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The law amends certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 concerning the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives by stipulating that the committee report on an interrogation request shall be presented to the Council at the first session following its preparation for a vote without discussion, and that the interrogation shall not be deemed…

Manama : The National Cyber Security Centre signed an agreement with DEF CON to host DEF CON Middle East in its full edition. The event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and marks the first edition of its kind in the Middle East.  Shaikh Salman bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said that hosting DEF CON Middle East in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a strategic step reflecting the Kingdom’s advanced position in…

Manama : Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince, Board Member, and Head of the Financial and Administrative Committee of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), with Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS). This announcement follows Bahrain Airport Services’ participation as a Friends Category Sponsor of the program, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strengthening its contributions to the Bahraini community. The sponsorship aligns with the Company’s social responsibility objectives, particularly in fostering youth potential and supporting CPISP. Shaikh Mohammed…

Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,222 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 10 to 16 May 2026, which resulted in the detention of 30 violating and irregular workers, while 83 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, particularly the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority noted that 1,186 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honourary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), issued a directive for the disbursement of the annual Eid Al Adha provisions to all families supported by the RHF for the year 1447 AH (2026).This directive comes in line with His Majesty’s longstanding annual tradition on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al Adha. His Majesty the King instructed the RHF to take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt disbursement of the grant, to support families in meeting their needs. On this occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s meeting with HE Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the GCC-Council, the Cabinet extended its congratulations to HM the King and GCC leaders. The Cabinet extended its wishes of success to students across…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet approved the national transformation strategy to adopt Agentic artificial intelligence in 50% of government services and operations towards “UAE Government 4.0”. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launched a national programme to train 80,000 government employees in Agentic AI skills and tools. His Highness also approved the first package of smart transformational service bundles for citizens, residents and the business sector, as well as the framework for federal entities to…

Manama : Customs Affairs announced the application of the updated regulations, particularly customs duties, to incoming personal shipments and postal parcels. The announcement was in accordance with approved rules and procedures, as part of implementing the legal amendments to the Gulf Cooperation Council Unified Customs Law. Under these amendments, shipments and parcels valued at BD100 or more will be subject to customs duties, in addition to 10% value-added tax, depending on the type of goods and in accordance with the approved customs tariff schedule. Customs Affairs explained that these measures are in line with international best practices adopted in regulating…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, in the presence of senior officials. The meeting reviewed several local affairs topics and efforts across various national sectors to further strengthen the achievements attained by the Kingdom in all domains. His Majesty the King praised the continuous efforts of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in advancing the national development process and achieving further accomplishments across all sectors through…