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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the Bahrain Shield joint military exercise alongside His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exercise brought together personnel from the Mohammed bin Zayed Squadron, armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, units from the Unified Military Command, and participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exercise aims to strengthen joint military action among GCC member states and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain acceded to Annex VI of the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as modified by the 1978 Protocol. The accession reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting the marine environment, preserving air quality and reducing emissions from the maritime transport sector in line with international standards and best practices. It builds on Bahrain’s international environmental commitments following its accession to MARPOL and Annexes I, II and V under Law No. (32) of 2005. Annex VI is one of the convention’s key environmental annexes, establishing a comprehensive framework to regulate air…

Kuala Lumpur : Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Ambassador to Malaysia, affirmed that hosting the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit marks a significant milestone in Bahrain–Malaysia relations and reflects the high level of trust and cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador said the agreement to host the race is the result of the strong ties between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, which have continued to strengthen bilateral cooperation, most recently through the Malaysian King’s state visit to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (40) of 2026 restructuring the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) shall be reconstituted as follows: 1. Mona Al Sayed Ali Al Hashemi – Chairperson. 2. Major-General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa – Member. 3. Colonel Sabah Ali Al Binali – Member. 4. Aamal Ahmed Al Abbasi – Member. 5. …

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has successfully concluded a strategic four-day visit to France and the Principality of Monaco. Designed to further strengthen economic ties, advance engagement with government stakeholders, investors, businesses, and strategic partners; the visit reflects Bahrain EDB’s continued efforts to promote the Kingdom’s competitive investment environment across international priority markets and foster partnerships that support long-term economic growth. As part of its programme in France, Bahrain EDB held a series of meetings and discussions with…

Kumamoto : Authorities in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan announced that the death toll from the powerful earthquake in south-western Japan has risen to 28. The figure, provided by local police, includes people whose deaths are suspected to be linked to the disaster following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Many buildings in the region were destroyed, raising fears that the death toll could rise further. Dozens of people were also injured, according to local media. More than a day after the powerful quake, thousands of households remained without electricity or running water. More than 10,000 people were…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the drone attack targeting two vessels at Damietta Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt, which resulted in fires aboard both ships. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attack is considered a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security, stability, and global energy supplies. The Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its unwavering support for all legitimate measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, national…

Seoul : South Korea announced to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government’s efforts to promote tourism. The Cabinet approved revisions to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act aimed at imposing heavier penalties for overcharging tourists, which will take effect on August 4, according to the Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy. Under the revision, operators of businesses offering stays in “hanok,” traditional Korean houses, that fail to post or comply with price lists will face a five-day business suspension for a first violation, instead of…

Paris : The French Football Federation (FFF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of Zinedine Zidane, the 1998 World Cup winner and French football legend, as head coach of the French national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps following an illustrious 14-year tenure. The appointment of former Real Madrid manager Zidane comes two weeks after Deschamps’ tenure as coach ended, following France’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place play-off. Zidane’s appointment as head coach on a four-year contract through 2030 fulfills a long-held ambition for the French football legend, who has long aspired…

Manama : The Ministry of Youth Affairs has launched the Year of Isa Al Kabeer Art Exhibition and Competition as part of Youth City 2030, with applications open to Bahraini artists until August 4. Artists are required to submit an online application along with a photo or preliminary sketch of their work. Selected entries will be showcased at the exhibition, which will run from August 17 to 20. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to promoting national identity through art and encouraging young people to engage with Bahrain’s history and heritage,…