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Lisbon :The Royal Endurance Team concluded its participation in the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, held over 120 kilometres in Portugal featuring riders from around the world, as rider Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth overall. The championship saw strong competition, with Royal Endurance Team riders delivering good performances throughout the stages. Fahad Helal Al Khatri finished fourth, followed by Khalifa Mubarak Sabt in tenth, Jaber Bader Jaafar in eleventh, Saud Mubarak Sabt in thirteenth and Shaikh Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa in eighteenth. Salem Al Kitbi of the United Arab Emirates claimed first place, while his…

London:   Brigadier Ali Mohammed Al Kubaisi, Director General of the General Directorate of Civil Defence, led the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation to the World Fire Congress held in the United Kingdom. The congress discussed means to enhance cooperation and coordination in fire prevention and firefighting, exchange expertise and benefit from advanced practices, as well as key developments and challenges related to protection, prevention and safety. Several initiatives were also launched to develop firefighters’ capabilities and skills and enhance their preparedness, supporting civil defence operations and emergency response.

Paris :At least 44 people were injured, including a woman who sustained serious injuries, after part of a regional train carrying around 180 passengers derailed between Rouen and Caen in northwestern France. Media reports said the train struck an unidentified object, causing one carriage to overturn and four others to derail.

Beijing :  China discovered 200 new non oil and gas mineral deposits in 2025, including 16 gold and 11 iron deposits, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological exploration investment increased for the fifth consecutive year, while 398 new large and medium sized deposits of strategic mineral resources, including oil and gas fields, were identified during the 2021 – 2025 period.

New Delhi : His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, discussed bilateral relations and means to further strengthen cooperation, supporting greater economic integration and opening new avenues for partnership across vital sectors. The meeting took place during a reception hosted by the Indian Prime Minister for HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. The two sides reviewed cooperation and coordination within the framework of the longstanding relations between the United…

Manama : The Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), chaired by Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, held its periodic meeting via videoconference, in the presence of board members and Nibras Mohammed Talib, Chief Executive Officer of LMRA. The board reviewed its agenda and updates on the implementation of national and strategic plans aimed at developing the work environment and strengthening regulatory and oversight measures, particularly the Government Programme and the National Labour Market Plan. It also reviewed plans to develop policies and procedures in line with economic developments and…

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,…