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Geneva : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Labour Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs, chaired the 46th GCC Labour Ministers’ coordination meeting in Geneva, as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the current session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Held on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, the meeting focused on advancing labour cooperation among GCC member states and aligning positions on key issues under discussion at the conference.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, said that Gulf Youth Day, which falls on 6 June each year, marks an important occasion to celebrate the distinguished achievements of young people in the Gulf Cooperation Council states, which have contributed to advancing development and strengthening the GCC states’ position as a global model in empowering young people and investing in their potential. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad noted that these achievements are an extension of the wise visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and…

Colombo : Twelve people died and eight others were injured in a fire at an unlicensed elderly care home in western Sri Lanka. Police spokesperson Frederick Wootler said the fire broke out late Wednesday at the facility in Anguruwatota. Rescue teams evacuated 51 residents, while police and military personnel assisted survivors and transported them to safe locations. Authorities arrested the home’s manager on suspicion of negligence, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Officials said the facility was not registered as an elderly care home and had previously received warnings from authorities. The home was housing…

Manama : Foundation works to build 69 new housing units commenced in Salman City. The project covers a total area of 13,891 square metres, with housing units ranging in size from 174 to 261 square metres and averaging 200 square metres each. Unit prices are aligned with the requirements of the ministry’s financing programmes in cooperation with participating banks. The event was attended by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and Abdullah Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Delmon Gate Company. The project forms part of the ministry’s plan to construct 137 new housing units in…

Cairo : The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, which included missile and drone strikes on Kuwait International Airport, resulting in significant material damage to the passenger terminal, the death of one individual, and injuries to several others, in addition to damage to vital facilities, including diplomatic missions. The Council also condemns the attacks carried out against the Kingdom of Bahrain using missiles and drones. The Council affirms its unequivocal rejection of…

Manama : The final of the Khalid bin Hamad Handball League was held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). The match, played between Al Ahli Club and Barbar Club at Khalifa Sports City Hall in Isa Town, ended with Barbar winning the title after a 28–26 victory.  His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the GSA, presented the league trophy to Barbar’s first handball…

Manama : As part of ongoing government efforts to improve service quality and re-engineer public services, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has developed the labour supply agency licence issuance service. The licence is issued in two stages: the initial approval stage and the licence issuance stage. The new digital service enables the licensee to supply workers to work for a third party for a specified period or to complete a specific task without supervision by the employer (the supplier) over the execution of the work. Under the enhanced service, the completion time has been reduced from 20 working days…

Cairo : The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain with missiles and drones, and attacks on vital civilian facilities in the State of Kuwait, including Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and material damage. The General Secretariat described the attacks as a flagrant violation and a dangerous act of aggression that threatens the security of both countries and the region. It also reaffirmed its full solidarity with and unwavering support for Bahrain, Kuwait, and all Arab countries in the measures undertaken to safeguard…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 15 field operatives in the case involving agents in Bahrain linked to proxies of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that are based in Iran. The ministry said investigations and security reports indicated that the suspects were responsible for carrying out incitement directives by attempting to influence citizens, particularly young people, with the aim of drawing them into activities criminalised by law. It added that they exploited social infiltration methods to establish cells tasked with advancing the agendas of illegal entities. The ministry said legal proceedings are underway against those…

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its concern regarding the recent military developments in southern Lebanon and the dangerous escalation in the region, which threatens Lebanon’s security and stability and portends a further deterioration in the humanitarian and security situation, potentially impacting regional security and stability. Bahrain welcomed the announcement by HE US President Donald Trump of an agreement to cease hostilities on June 1, 2026, considering it a positive step towards de-escalation, a cessation of hostilities, and the strengthening of security and stability in Lebanon and the region. This statement was delivered by Ambassador Jamal Fares Al…