Author: News Desk

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the public holiday commemorating Prophet Mohammed’s date of birth. Under the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), said that World Humanitarian Day is a global and national occasion to renew the commitment to noble humanitarian values, and to promote a culture of giving and mutual support as a shared social responsibility, which builds communities and supports their stability, whilst reinforcing the values of solidarity and compassion amongst peoples. On World Humanitarian Day observed on 19 August, His Highness explained that this year coincides with the…

Manama : Bahrain won gold and bronze medals at the West Asia Table Tennis Championship, with the boys’ under 13 team claiming gold in the team event after defeating Iraq 3-2 in the final. The girls’ under 19 team secured bronze, marking the second medal for Bahrain’s girls’ teams at the championship. The boys’ under 13 team topped its preliminary group after defeating Saudi Arabia 3-1 and the UAE 3-0, before beating Qatar 3-1 in the semi final. Bahrain had earlier won gold in the senior, boys’ under 11 and girls’ under 13 events, as well as silver in the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. His Majesty the King and HH the Amir reviewed the close relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar and their continued development in support of the shared interests of both countries and peoples. His Majesty the King and HH the Amir also discussed the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest.

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with several newly appointed Assistant Undersecretaries and Directors at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness underscored that the skill and dedication of Bahraini nationals continue to play a critical role in the advancement of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Deputy King affirmed his confidence in the Kingdom’s future, underpinned by the capabilities and contributions of its national workforce across various fields. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad congratulated the newly appointed Assistant Undersecretaries…

Manama : The Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST), a leading regional research and development centre in artificial intelligence (AI), announced the successful development and implementation of an AI-powered spending analysis platform at Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, the integrated energy group leading energy security and sustainability for future generations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project is part of cooperation between the two sides to use advanced digital technologies to improve operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making, contributing to the development of the procurement system, improving data quality and strengthening spending governance. The system, developed by…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa visited Youth City 2030. His Majesty the King was received upon arrival by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), along with senior officials and Youth City 2030 supervisors. His Majesty the King was briefed on the programmes and initiatives at Youth City 2030, the training opportunities it provides for Bahraini youth, and the programmes and courses aimed at developing their skills and abilities and enhancing…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, affirmed that the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the 15th edition of Youth City 2030, is an exceptional national moment that affirms that Bahraini youth enjoy the leadership’s trust, and that their energies, ideas and capabilities are a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom’s present and future. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said that His Majesty the King’s visit to the City was not merely a visit to review programmes and initiatives, but a direct message…

Beijing :: China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan. The satellites, the 24th group of the low-orbit internet satellites, lifted off aboard a Long March-12 carrier rocket at 12:10 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered their preset orbits successfully. The agency reported that the low-orbit internet satellites entered their preset orbits successfully

Manama : Bahrain marked India’s 80 th Independence Day with a proud and simple flag hoisting ceremony held today (15 th August 2026) at its premises at 6:30am. The early morning function drew a patriotic gathering of more than 100 people, bringing together prominent Indian Club Members, alongside summer camp parents and children. The ceremony commenced with the unfurling and hoisting of the Indian National tricolor flag, followed immediately by a collective, moving rendition of the National Anthem. The Club’s General Secretary, Mr. Anil Kumar R., warmly welcomed the gathered community members.The Club’s President, Mr. Joseph Joy, delivered the official…