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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (40) of 2026, appointing directors at the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf. Article (I) The following shall be appointed as directors at the Sunni Endowments General Directorate of the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs: Abdullah Rashid Abdullah Ali – Director of the Mosques and Religious Facilities Directorate. Ali Abdulrahman Yousif Matar – Director of the Investment and Endowment Affairs Directorate. Article (II) The following shall be appointed…

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development has launched the “Knowledge for Fun 2026” initiative, to be held throughout August as part of its summer programme for children and youth aged 7 to 18. The initiative aims to develop participants’ knowledge and creative skills through interactive educational activities and experiential learning, helping them make productive use of the summer break while strengthening citizenship, national identity and social responsibility. Inas Mohammed Al Majed, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development at the ministry, said the initiative forms part of the ministry’s efforts to provide high-quality summer programmes through practical learning experiences and partnerships…

Manama : Ebrahim bin Hasan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, inaugurated the first phase of the North Isa Town Interchange Project, opening the flyover to traffic. The project is one of the strategic infrastructure projects overseen by the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, chaired by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister. It aims to enhance the efficiency of Bahrain’s road network, improve traffic flow, and strengthen connectivity between several key areas, including Riffa, A’ali, Sanad, Salmabad and Isa Town. Minister Al Hawaj said the opening of the flyover marks a key milestone in the project’s…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its unlawful attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that, with firm resolve and a high state of combat readiness, the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Friday, July 24. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units remain at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness to protect the Kingdom. It urged the public to exercise caution, avoid approaching any…

Cairo : The League of Arab States reaffirmed its unequivocal rejection of Iran’s targeting of the Gulf states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as the Houthi group’s attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, describing the attacks as violations of international law and serious threats to maritime security and regional stability. In a statement, the official spokesperson for the League of Arab States welcomed the position adopted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stressing the importance of Arab solidarity in confronting threats targeting the security of Arab states and the safety of international maritime…

Rome : Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said in a report. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialised agencies. The report estimates that 7.8% of the global population faces hunger in 2025, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022, confirming a sustained, albeit slow,…

Manama : As part of ongoing government efforts to improve service quality and re-engineer public services, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications developed its remote inspection service for land transport activities by making it available through the Tajer application, enabling beneficiaries to book remote inspection appointments electronically, streamlining procedures, enhancing service delivery efficiency, and supporting the ministry’s digital transformation. Under the enhanced service, beneficiaries can book appointments for remote inspections of land transport activities electronically through the Tajer application, the unified government smart platform that provides a range of government services related to commercial registration management. The development improves the…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and M42, a global health leader powered by AI, advanced technology and genomics, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore areas of collaboration aimed at creating promising opportunities for Bahraini talent and driving innovation in the healthcare sector. This collaboration aims to provide several training opportunities for doctors working at Amana Healthcare Bahrain, and launch the Amana Academy, a specialised simulation-based training centre within the facility, as well as introduce a range of digital initiatives across the public healthcare sector, including an AI-powered clinical assistant and a dedicated patient application. This…

Manama : Marking an important advancement in the integration of responsible practices across its institutional framework, AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has attained certification for ISO 26000, the international guidance standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). The ISO alignment was achieved in collaboration with the CSR Regional Network and with the support of Kooheji Foundation, reinforcing MKF’s position as a leading nonprofit organisation committed to internationally acknowledged approaches to governance, sustainability, and community impact. It represents a significant leap toward developing an integrated operating model that balances social value with operational efficiency. As part of the process, MKF conducted a comprehensive…

Manama : The Bahrain Chamber officially launched its “Tojjar Talk” initiative with its inaugural session dedicated to the tourism sector, held in the presence of Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and Nabeel Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber. The session brought together business leaders, investors, and representatives from the tourism industry to discuss the sector’s current landscape, development priorities, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. Speaking at the session, the Minister said that dedicating the first “Tojjar Talk” session to the tourism and hospitality sector reflects the industry’s growing importance and its…