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Manama : Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the island nation’s investment promotion agency, is set to kick off a multi-city tour across India on September 9-14, led by Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, along with senior members of Bahrain EDB. The week-long visit will include a series of select events and meetings to showcase value-adding opportunities across priority sectors, namely manufacturing and information and communication technology (ICT), to targeted investors. Designed to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries, as well as promote high-impact investment opportunities in Bahrain,…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, held talks with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, during his official visit to Bahrain. Dr. Al Zayani commended the advancement in bilateral relations between the two countries. He highlighted Bahrain’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with Hungary, particularly in political, economic, and trade sectors, to foster closer ties that benefit both nations. On his part, Minister Szijjártó expressed his pleasure at visiting Bahrain and praised the progress achieved in the partnership between the two countries. He affirmed Hungary’s commitment to expanding cooperation across all sectors to meet mutual…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, and Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, held a joint press conference on the occasion of Minister Szijjártó’s official visit to Bahrain. Dr. Al Zayani welcomed the Hungarian Foreign Minister and highlighted the steady growth in relations between Bahrain and Hungary across various sectors. He pointed out the shared desire of both nations to expand their cooperation, particularly following the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Hungary in 2019, which paved the way for closer strategic ties. He also acknowledged the positive outcomes…

Manama : Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, attended the opening of the second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) advanced judicial course for officers and Bahrain’s military and security agencies. The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech from the minister, who expressed his gratitude to Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), for his continued support of the courses held by the Military Judiciary. He highlighted the importance of enhancing judicial cooperation across GCC nations. Lt Gen Al Nuaimi saif that BDF…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, along with Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, and Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), met with a high-level Saudi delegation led by Nasser bin Hadi Al Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs, in the presence of representatives from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and ACWA Power. The meeting, held in line with the outcomes of the third meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council chaired by His Royal…

Gold Coast : The Bahrain national football team secured a 1-0 victory against Australia today at Robina Stadium in Gold Coast, during the first round of Group C in the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the 89th minute, the Australian defender Harry Souttar mistakenly scored the only goal in the match, giving Bahrain 3 valuable points in a highly competitive and tense game. Bahrain will face Japan in their next Group C match, which also includes Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and China.

Paris : French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, a prominent right-wing politician, as the new prime minister, succeeding Gabriel Attal, who resigned earlier this month. Barnier, renowned for his role in negotiating the Brexit agreement with Britain, is tasked with forming a new government capable of addressing France’s political and economic challenges. The new government faces a complex political landscape, with a parliament divided among three main blocs and no clear majority for any party. Barnier brings extensive political experience, having held several prominent positions in France and Europe, including Minister for Republicans (LR), Member of the European…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, lauded the royal decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, pardoning 457 inmates in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah noted that this royal initiative reinforces the values of pardon, tolerance, justice, and the rule of law, integrating pardoned individuals into the development process and enhancing family stability in the society, safeguarding its security, and ensuring its prosperity. He praised…

Manama : The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has announced the launch of the second edition of the Bahrain Real Estate Innovation Competition, part of the National Real Estate Sector Plan 2021-2024. Sponsored by Infracorp and Diyar Al Muharraq, the competition focuses on innovative solutions, sustainability, and real estate technology. The initiative offers participants a platform to implement their ideas into reality, while also providing opportunities for collaboration with key players in Bahrain’s real estate sector. Registration will be open to all citizens from 10 September to 12 October through RERA’s website (rera.gov.bh). Winners will receive cash prizes of $20,000,…

Manama : As part of its efforts to regulate the tourism and travel sector, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that it has detected more than 40 offices practicing unlicensed travel and tourism reservations activities. The Authority reported that the Tourism Control Directorate has identified the violating offices as part of its ongoing inspection campaigns carried out to regulate the tourism and travel sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Additionally, BTEA explained that some of the violating offices have resorted to using different addresses or publishing advertisements on social media without obtaining the necessary licenses, confirming that administrative…