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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…

Berlin : Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung said, the latest in a spate of such incidents in recent years in Germany. Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship. They said there was no further danger. “We are mourning two deaths, currently three seriously injured people, and many ⁠others who were injured,” Jung told journalists at a media briefing on Monday evening, according to Leipziger Volkszeitung. “It’s impossible to…

Manama : As part of ongoing government efforts to enhance service quality and re-engineer procedures, the Ministry of Labour developed its employer request and inquiry tracking service into a new digital service that enables employers to communicate with ministry coordinators to follow up employment procedures efficiently and quickly, with full documentation of communication outcomes. Under the upgraded service, the execution time has been reduced from five working days to one working day. Beneficiaries can now submit contact requests directly through the National Employment Platform, achieving at least a 25% reduction in service level agreement timeframes. The service has been fully…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, who is visiting the Kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the meeting. His Majesty the King reviewed the developing bilateral relations and discussed means to further advance cooperation across vital sectors, in a manner that serves the interests and objectives of the two nations. His Majesty and His Excellency reviewed regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the region and ongoing efforts in this regard, as well as the latest…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chair of the Royal Family Council, chaired the Council’s meeting. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Chair of the Council, and Prime Minister, attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed topics on its agenda. Shaikh Salman bin Khalid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Royal Family Council, presented a document of loyalty and dedication to His Majesty the King. The document affirmed the unwavering support and firm allegiance of members of the Royal Family amid the challenges facing the Kingdom, underscoring unity and…

Manama : Major General Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, Director General of Traffic, said that public safety is key to community stability, with traffic safety forming an important element in protecting road users. He noted the launch of a qualitative initiative to equip motorcycles accompanying official convoys with an electronic plate system, aimed at guiding drivers on the safe driving conduct to be followed when an official convoy passes, contributing to the regulation of traffic flow and enhancing safety levels. The Director General of Traffic highlighted the importance of motorists’ compliance with traffic instructions and their positive response to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (28) of 2026, adding a member to the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority, based on a proposal of the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulated the following: Article One The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and National Economy for Financial Affairs shall be added to the membership of the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority. The term of membership shall continue until the end of the current board’s term.…