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Paris : The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) participated in a ceremony marking three declarations issued by the first International Space Summit in Paris, which brought together representatives from more than 90 countries and international organisations. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, Chief Executive Officer of BSA, said the Kingdom of Bahrain’s endorsement of the three declarations reflects its commitment to international principles governing space activities and its contribution to global space governance. The first declaration concerns scientific space data and promotes accessibility, openness, data integrity and international cooperation. The second declaration focuses on the peaceful, safe, stable and sustainable use of…

Manama : In light of what media outlets and social media platforms have circulated regarding a proposed ministerial meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the Kingdom of Bahrain would not participate in it and would not be party to any collective meeting that includes Iran prior to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a statement, the ministry said this position had previously been communicated to the Sultanate of Oman through official channels and does not diminish the Kingdom’s appreciation for its sincere efforts, nor its commitment…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the criminal plot to illegally smuggle individuals—including those wanted on security grounds—across the borders of the United Arab Emirates. The ministry commended the Emirati security agencies’ efforts in thwarting this nefarious scheme, apprehending those involved, and referring them to the Public Prosecution for the completion of legal proceedings. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the UAE, as well as its unequivocal support and endorsement of the legal and security measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its borders,…

New York : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the terrorist and criminal attacks launched by the terrorist Houthi militia, targeting civilian and economic facilities in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, which resulted in 73 civilians being injured, including women and children. This came in a speech delivered by Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the emergency session held by the UN Security Council to discuss the terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks against the Kingdom. Dr. Alwasil warned of the seriousness of the Houthi escalation and its repercussions for regional security,…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) launch the 20-day countdown to the highly anticipated race weekend of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, which takes place from October 2 to 4 at SIC. Excitement continues to build for the grand prix spectacle, which will mark the 16th round of the 2026 FIA F1 World Championship. The public will enjoy a packed programme of activities on and off the track, including concerts by a selection of world-class international artists. On Saturday, 3 October, Grammy-nominated international DJ and music producer Axwell will…

Zurich : Five people were killed and 40 others injured after a bus overturned in a remote area of the Alps in eastern Switzerland. Local police said three of those injured were in a serious condition, seven sustained moderately serious injuries, while 30 others suffered minor injuries. Police said the accident occurred near the village of Susch, noting that after overturning onto one side, the bus was surrounded by police officers and emergency teams.

Manama : The inaugural Bahrain Cardiovascular Conference 2026, organised by Royal Medical Services (RMS) in cooperation with BDA Centre, began at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The conference runs from September 11 to 12. Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), and Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, along with leading doctors, consultants and cardiovascular specialists from Bahrain and other countries, were present. The conference supports the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s healthcare sector, promotes continuing medical education and keeps healthcare professionals up to date with…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, chaired the 10th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held as part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC. The minister highlighted the continued support of GCC leaders for advancing tourism cooperation and strengthening coordination and integration among member states in support of development and prosperity. Al Sairafi said the meeting provided an opportunity to build on progress in GCC tourism cooperation, enhance the sector’s resilience and strengthen the GCC’s position as an integrated…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of several European countries and Canada on introducing national and European restrictions on trade in goods with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016). In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said settlement expansion undermines efforts to achieve the two state solution in accordance with relevant resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative. The ministry stressed the importance of proceeding with the implementation of the peace plan proposed by US…

Manama :  Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, achieved leading positions in the August 2026 reports issued by Cirium and OAG, two independent aviation analytics providers, reflecting the airline’s strong operational performance during the month. According to Cirium’s August 2026 On-Time Performance Monthly Report, Gulf Air ranked first among Middle Eastern airlines for on-time arrivals, with an on-time arrival rate of 92.47%. The airline also ranked second in the Middle East and Africa category. Gulf Air recorded an improvement of 7.54 percentage points compared with July, with its on-time arrival rate increasing from 84.93% in July…