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Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Capital Governor, received Shazryll Zahiran, Ambassador of Malaysia to Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid bin Humood commended the bilateral ties between Bahrain and Malaysia and their continued development. He emphasised the importance of strengthening coordination and joint efforts to serve the shared interests of the two countries. For his part, the ambassador expressed his country’s pride in its longstanding ties with the Kingdom and its aspiration to continue strengthening them across various domains.

New Delhi :  Six passengers were injured and ​hospitalised after a ‌Swiss Air flight from Delhi to ​Zurich aborted ​takeoff and was evacuated ⁠on the ​runway at the Indira ​Gandhi International Airport early Sunday. The ​incident occurred when one of ‌the ⁠aircraft’s engines failed and caught fire during the ​takeoff ​roll, ⁠prompting the crew to stop ​the aircraft ​and ⁠initiate an emergency evacuation.

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the availability of an optional deferral of first-quarter fees for all tourism establishments, including hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourism restaurants. The move aims to support business continuity and enhance the flexibility of the tourism sector, in partnership with the private sector, enhancing the competitiveness of the Kingdom as a tourism destination. The BTEA confirmed its continued monitoring of the sector’s needs and the provision of supportive initiatives that contribute to its development, to advance the pace of tourism activity towards its set objectives. It noted that details on…

Abu Dhabi :   His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of the Republic of India. The meeting addressed developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as global energy security.

Manama : The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning announced the completion of repairs for 71 housing units affected by the Iranian attacks, in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the government to bear the cost of restoring affected homes. The announcement was made during a field visit by Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, and Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (13) of 2026, regarding the restructuring of the Board of Directors of the Zakat and Charity Fund, based on a proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The Board of Directors of the Zakat and Charity Fund shall be restructured under the chairmanship of Shaikh Omar bin Duaij Al Khalifa, with the following members: 1- Abdulhakeem Yaqoob Al Khayat – Vice Chairman 2- Dr. Jameela Mohammed Redha…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the upcoming Labour Day. According to the circular, ministries and public institutions will close on Friday, 1 May 2026, marking Labour Day. As the official holiday falls on a Friday, it will be compensated with a day off on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Vienna : A large forest fire has broken out across extensive areas in southern Austria. Firefighting teams reported that operations were ongoing to control the blaze, which began on Thursday near the village of Maria Luggau, close to the Italian border, and has spread over an area equivalent to around 150 football fields, or approximately 110 hectares. Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, while strong winds and dry conditions have contributed to its rapid spread. The fire is not currently posing a direct threat to residents or property, but challenging terrain and steep slopes are complicating…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), attended the final race of the 2025/2026 horseracing season, held at the Club’s racecourse in Al Raffah, Sakhir. The race was attended by a number of Their Highnesses and Excellencies, along with a large audience of equestrian sports enthusiasts, marking the conclusion of the season. His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa was crowned winner of the Bahrain Gold Cup by Yaser Sharifi,…

MANAMA : The Bharathi Association premises played host to a grand reception and felicitation ceremony for Dr. Singara Vadivel, a distinguished 58-year-old technologist and adventurer currently embarking on an epic solo motorcycle expedition across the globe. The event drew a large gathering of Association members, prominent figures from the Tamil community, and well-wishers eager to hear from the man who has traversed 63 countries over the last 25 months. The proceedings were presided over by Mr. Pugalendi Nallusamy, General Manager of Gulf Fencing and Specialists Surfacing. Mr. Raja Pandian, General Secretary of the Indian School Management team, attended as the…