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Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness. The General Command expressed pride in the advanced combat readiness and high vigilance demonstrated by its personnel in carrying out their national duties to defend the Kingdom and safeguard its achievements. It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the attacks, and to avoid approaching or handling them. The General Command affirmed that personnel of the Royal Field Engineering Unit remain fully prepared to…

Jakarta : Indonesian authorities launched rescue operations after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island, which left 20 hikers missing and sent a volcanic ash plume about 10 kilometres into the sky. The head of the local search and rescue agency said rescue teams, supported by police personnel, were deployed to search for the missing hikers, adding that no injuries had been confirmed so far. He said nine of the missing are Singaporean nationals, while the others are Indonesian. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on Friday, sending volcanic ash around 10 kilometres…

Cairo : The World Bank approved a $1 billion financing package to support Egypt’s efforts to promote private sector-led job creation and strengthen economic reforms. The package includes a $200 million credit guarantee to support Egypt’s economic reform programme. The World Bank said the programme aims to improve the investment environment, create jobs, strengthen public financial management, support sustainable economic growth, and accelerate the transition towards a green economy. The bank noted that Egypt has recently implemented a series of economic reforms, including exchange rate unification, stronger fiscal discipline, and tax and administrative policy reforms, which contributed to improving economic…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Bahrain’s Strongest Man Championship 2026 will begin on Saturday with wide participation from Bahraini athletes specialising in strength sports. The championship is held as part of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad’s continued support for strength and endurance sports and efforts to promote their presence on the local sports scene. Weight-ins and technical inspections for participants will be held this evening, with…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (15) of 2026 appointing members of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust. The board shall be chaired by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, with the following as members: 1. Minister of Education – Deputy Chairman 2. President of the Crown Prince’s Court 3. Shaikha Aseel bint Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa 4. Dr. Maryam Hassan Mustafa Mohammed 5. Ahmed Khalid Al Oraifi 6. Shaikh Muath bin Duaij bin Abdullah Al Khalifa…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts the seventh and concluding round of National Race Day this Friday, May 8, in Sakhir, featuring an exciting evening with two of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s most competitive circuit racing championships. Taking place on BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track are the 2025/2026 season finales of the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and the Bahrain Motorcycle Championship (BMC).  The action will be held under the circuit’s floodlights from 4pm to 11pm, offering a thrilling night racing experience full of excitement and suspense. Tickets cost BD2 for adults and BD1…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (14) of 2026 proroguing the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The Order stipulates that the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives shall be prorogued as of Tuesday, 25 Dhu Al Qa’dah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 12, 2026. The Order also provides for its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior said investigations into espionage cases involving foreign entities, as well as incidents of support for the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom, found that those arrested had close links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the ideology of Wilayat al Faqih. It added that intensive investigations are underway to determine the connections and motives behind the offences. The ministry is conducting a comprehensive security and legal review of unlawful activities linked to the exploitation of ideological and religious movements through media outlets, platforms, and social, charitable and educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens. It…

Manama : The Head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution stated that the Lower Criminal Court, in its session held today, issued two rulings in separate cases involving the filming and photographing vital facilities. The defendants were sentenced to imprisonment ranging from one to five years, with one defendant also fined BD100 and seized items confiscated. The first case involved monitoring by the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate of a social media account that published video footage of vital facilities, leading to the arrest of the suspect. In the second case, the other defendant was apprehended while taking photographs of restricted facilities in violation of…

Manama : The Indian Club, Bahrain is excited to announce that we are hosting ‘The Indian ClubOpen Badminton Tournament 2026’, starting from 15 th to 21 st May at The IndianClub Arena. This week-long tournament will feature 15 events, including Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Masters Doubles, attracting players from across the Kingdom and the region.This Tournament is Title sponsored by ‘Guidetech Trading W.L.L.’, ‘Valueline Trading W.L.L’ as the Main sponsor & supported by Silver Star Logistics. We invite all the badminton enthusiasts from across the Kingdom and the GCC to showcase their talent by registering for this…