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Manama : The National Communication Centre confirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain had successfully intercepted a number of missiles detected in its airspace, with the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force engaging and neutralising them effectively. The Centre further confirmed that the authorities were closely monitoring developments to ensure the continued protection of the Kingdom’s airspace and to safeguard the security and wellbeing of both citizens and residents. The National Communication Centre urged everyone to obtain information solely from official sources and to refrain from circulating rumours or unverified content, in the interest of reinforcing national security and…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, has announced the launch of “IDEA HUB”, a new digital platform aimed at enabling young people to put forward innovative proposals and development initiatives that contribute to advancing the youth sector and strengthening their role in national development. The Minister said the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to creating a supportive national environment that nurtures creativity and transforms young people’s ambitions into practical, high-impact projects. She commended the calibre of ideas and initiatives presented by Bahraini youth, noting that the platform underscores the Ministry’s confidence in their capabilities and its…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), issued Edict (1) of 2026 appointing two members to the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Swimming Association. The edict stipulates that, after reviewing the Law on Social and Cultural Associations and Clubs, Private Organisations Operating in the Field of Youth and Sport, and Private Institutions promulgated by Decree-Law (21) of 1989 and its amendments, as well as the Unified Statutes of Bahraini Sports Federations, Yousif Abdullah Yousif Al Kaabi and Fajr Ibrahim Khalifa Al Doseri are appointed as members of the Board…

Kinshasa : The United States and Congo signed a $1.2 billion health partnership Thursday, the two countries’ governments said in a joint statement. The Department of State said it will provide up to $900 million over the next five years to support the Central African country to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child mortality, and other infectious diseases. Congo’s government will commit to increasing its own domestic health expenditures by $300 million over the same period, according to the statement. U.S. aid cuts have crippled health systems across the developing world, including in Africa, where many countries relied on…

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), reviewed the Club’s preparations for the upcoming His Majesty the King’s Cup Festival, scheduled for 5 and 6 March 2026. This review took place during His Highness’s attendance at the 21st race of the 2025/2026 racing season, which featured cups named after His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and Al Salam Bank today announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with Al Salam Bank becoming a Lead Partner and the Official Banking Partner of the circuit. The new partnership was announced in a signing ceremony held at Bahrain International Circuit, attended by BIC Chairman Arif Rahimi, Chief Executive Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Al Salam Bank’s Group CEO Rafik Nayed, along with senior management from both organisations. Through the new partnership, Al Salam Bank will benefit from BIC’s broad international, regional and local platform, which delivers over 420…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, appointed Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), succeeding His Excellency Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, who has served in the role since July 2022. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad expressed appreciation to Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed for his contributions and service, and wished Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina success in his new responsibilities.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior stated that, according to the testimony of the three sailors aboard a Bahraini vessel subjected to armed robbery on February 18, they were forced at gunpoint from the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain into Iranian waters, where one of the vessel’s engines and other belongings were seized.  The sailors confirmed that the perpetrators were Iranian and that they were released after approximately three hours to sail back towards Bahrain.Coast Guard data indicate that similar incidents have occurred on more than one occasion, carried out by Iranian individuals.The Ministry of Interior affirmed that…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, inaugurated the new Um Al Hassam Police Station, as part of the Ministry’s strategic plan to transform police stations into integrated service centres, enhancing community partnership and keeping pace with technological developments in security work. Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Deputy Minister of Interior; Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police; and Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, were present. The station has been designed and equipped as a comprehensive service centre for citizens and residents, with…

Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), chaired the first meeting of the Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Foundation. HH Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser expressed her pride and appreciation for the blessing of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the decision issued by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, appointing her to the position. She emphasised that this royal trust…