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Budapest : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, participated in a main dialogue session titled “The Youth Dividend” at Brain Bar 2026. The Youth Minister highlighted Bahrain’s experience in youth empowerment, global developments in the youth sector, and the role of international cooperation in developing more innovative and sustainable solutions. Minister Tawfeeqi said that Bahrain, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, places youth among its development priorities, recognising their key…

Athens : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Excellency Constantine An. Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic, at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, during His Majesty’s visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon HM the King’s arrival, HE President Tassoulas welcomed His Majesty, noting that the visit would contribute significantly to further enhancing Bahrain-Greece relations. HM the King thanked HE President Tassoulas for the warm welcome and generous hospitality and expressed hope that the visit would mark an important new phase in the development of relations between the two countries. During the meeting, His Majesty and…

Manila : Three students, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, were killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines. Four of the injured were in critical condition. Local authorities said the shooting occurred in Banga town, South Cotabato province. All the victims were students aged between 14 and 17. Albert Palencia, Mayor of Banga, said the suspect opened fire on students after lunch before turning the gun on himself. The incident follows two fatal school shootings in the Philippines since June, where such incidents had previously been relatively rare. Last month, a student…

Athens : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, in Athens, as part of His Majesty’s visit to the Hellenic Republic. His Majesty highlighted the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic and their continued development across various domains, emphasising the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in support of the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples. HM the King expressed his pleasure at visiting the Hellenic Republic and his appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to…

Paris : France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, when the country was hit by exceptionally high temperatures, the national health agency said on Wednesday. The figure brings the total recorded since June and the start of a series of heatwaves to nearly 8,000 excess deaths, Reuters reported. The agency said the figures include all deaths regardless of cause and are estimates based on death certificates issued during the period. People aged 75 and over accounted for the majority of excess deaths. Meteorologists said Europe as a whole has experienced severe heatwaves this year…

Athens : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Athens on a visit to the Hellenic Republic, during which His Majesty will meet His Excellency Konstantinos Tasoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic, and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic. His Majesty the King will hold talks regarding means to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic, as well as regional and international developments. HM the King was received upon arrival by Kostis Hatzidakis, Deputy Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic; Khaled Yousif Al…

Manama : As part of government efforts to enhance and re-engineer the quality of services, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf has developed the service for issuing a disclosure certificate for the person against whom enforcement is sought, as part of the enforcement applications available through the National Portal, bahrain.bh. Under the developed service, the service completion time has been reduced from five working days to two working days, while the required documents have been reduced by 50%, the service-level agreement (SLA) has been reduced by 25%, and the application process has been streamlined to a maximum of…

Dubai :  Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) from January 10-12, 2027, as part of the efforts exerted to strengthen the Kingdom’s presence on the global tourism investment map. Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, and Shaikha Nasser Al Nuwais, Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism), signed the agreement for the Kingdom to host the Forum on the sidelines of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation in the Arabian…

Pula :   BRAVE Combat Federation’s latest event in Croatia marked three milestones beyond the nine bouts held at BRAVE CF 108, highlighting the Bahrain-born promotion’s international expansion, historic setting and digital innovation. Held on September 5 at Pula Arena, the event brought mixed martial arts (MMA) to one of the world’s oldest surviving sporting structures, while introducing a new vertical live-broadcast format for mobile audiences. Croatia became the 18th European nation and the 39th country overall to host a BRAVE CF event, further expanding the promotion’s international presence. BRAVE CF President Mohammed Shahid said the organisation remains committed to…

Manama :   Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced the 2027 Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain confirmed as the season opener and the host for pre-season testing.  The full 2027 calendar has been announced following its approval by the World Motorsport Council. The first race of the 2027 season will take place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) between March 12 – 14 and will be the first opportunity for fans to see the 2027 cars in competitive action. The 2027 race will be the seventh time in Bahrain’s history to host the season opener. Bahrain was…