Author: News Desk

Manama : The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) marks the silver jubilee of its establishment on August 22, 2001, as a prominent national milestone highlighting the achievements of Bahraini women and the progress made under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who placed Bahraini citizens at the heart of development and ensured a legislative and institutional environment that enabled women to effectively and capably fulfil their national role. The occasion coincides with the celebration of the declaration of 2026 as the Year of Isa Al Kabeer, commemorating the memory of His Highness…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to Hassan Abdul Aal Al Otaifi and his family following the death of his wife and three of his children in a tragic fire at a residential building.

New Delhi : At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in the Republic of India’s Kolkata. Press Trust of India reported that the fire broke out in a building near the West Bengal Fire Department headquarters in central Kolkata. Indian police said that two women and a child were among those killed, and at least 80 people were rescued from the building.

Manama : The Labour Ministry has developed a new digital service allowing jobseekers to request the postponement of a job interview appointment. The service allows jobseekers to submit a request to postpone their scheduled interview in advance, with requests reviewed according to approved procedures. Under the upgraded service, the user interface has been improved, procedures simplified and services fully digitised. Previously, jobseekers had to contact the ministry by phone, email or the national Tawasul system to provide reasons for postponement. Following the upgrade, beneficiaries can directly access the National Employment Platform and submit their reasons for postponement electronically one day…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to Hassan Abdul Aal Al Otaifi and his family following the death of his wife and three of his children in a tragic fire at a residential building.

Manama : Mazad, one of the leading local companies under Mumtalakat Bahrain Holding Company, has announced the launch of a new curated collection featuring a number of well-known luxury names on its auction platform. This initiative comes as part of Mazad’s ongoing efforts to provide its customers with exciting and valuable opportunities through a variety of auctions featuring different types of goods. The collection includes a carefully curated selection of watches, fashion, jewellery, marine craft, and luxury electric vehicles. Each piece has been selected based on its quality and appeal to collectors, and will be offered at competitive starting prices,…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates announced that the country’s air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The first missile fell outside the country’s territorial waters, while the second fell within territorial waters. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed its full readiness to deal with any potential threats and firmly confront any attempt to undermine the country’s security, ensuring the protection of sovereignty, stability, and national capabilities. The ministry urged the public to obtain news from official sources and avoid circulating rumours or false information.

Manama : The Chief Prosecutor of Muharraq Governorate announced that the Public Prosecution ordered three suspects to be remanded in custody pending investigations into an incident involving a boat colliding with a Coast Guard patrol boat during the maritime ban period. The incident followed a report received by the Public Prosecution from the Coast Guard, stating that a suspicious marine target had been detected by radar near the border area during the maritime ban period. A Coast Guard patrol boat approached the vessel to verify it, but its captain attempted to flee and failed to comply with orders to stop…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, visited Youth City 2030, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in cooperation with strategic partner Labour Fund (Tamkeen), to review its programmes and initiatives aimed at developing young people’s skills and capabilities and enhancing their readiness for the future. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, was present. Minister Al Alawi was briefed on the city’s main centres and programmes, including the Science and Technology Centre, Arts and Culture Centre, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre, Media and Entertainment Centre and Summer Sports City, which provide training and practical…

Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced the extension of the registration period for the “Musanada” programme until September 30, to give a greater number of institutions affected by the Iranian aggression the opportunity to benefit from the support, helping them sustain their operations, accelerate their recovery, and preserve the national workforce employed within them. The extension period includes all three tracks, which include the ‘Directly affected Business Support’ track, the ‘Operational Expenses Support’ track, and the ‘Financing Profit Support’ track. In addition, Tamkeen has increased the support period under the programme’s second track from three months to six months,…