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Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, said the ministry’s win of the Best Integrated E-Service award at the 2025 e-Government Excellence Awards reflects its efforts in implementing a comprehensive digital transformation plan and linking electronically with various authorities involved in housing services for citizens, in line with the government performance and digital transformation objectives of the 2023–2026 programme. Minister Al Rumaihi highlighted that the award reflects the ministry’s success in creating an integrated digital system connected with 11 government and private entities, improving the quality and efficiency of services, increasing data accuracy, reducing…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and means to enhance it across various domains. The two sides also discussed a number of regional and international matters of common interest.

Manama : The Coast Guard announced that a live-fire training exercise will be carried out on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Fasht Al Jarim area, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Coast Guard urged citizens and residents to take precautions and not approach the mentioned area at the specified time for their safety.

Manama : The Royal Court announced the passing of HH Shaikh Ibrahim bin Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. A statement issued by the Royal Court included prayer that Allah the Almighty would rest the soul of the deceased in eternal peace, and bless his relatives with patience and fortitude.

Valletta : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, as part of efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries. The meeting discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in transportation and telecommunications, as well as shared investment prospects and the exchange of expertise in support of common interests. The minister emphasised Bahrain’s keenness to expand cooperation with Malta, particularly in digital transformation initiatives and transport infrastructure development. Schembri commended the growing ties between the two countries and expressed Malta’s interest in deepening partnership…

Dhaka : At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with buildings damaged in many areas including the densely populated capital Dhaka. Tremors were felt in eastern states in neighbouring India that border Bangladesh, but there were no immediate reports of major damage there, authorities said. Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, said the injured included students from Dhaka university, factory workers in the city of Gazipur and residents of Narsingdi, the epicenter of the earthquake. Several of the injured taken…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Bahrain achieved its highest ever result at the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, surpassing its previous record for both gold medals and total medals. Bahrain’s tally reached 30 medals, including 15 gold, with one day remaining in the competition. This exceeds the 23 medals, including nine gold, won at the 2022 edition in Konya. The results reflect the continued development of Bahraini sport, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the efforts of the Bahrain Olympic Committee under His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, attended the closing ceremony of the Gulf Basketball Association (GBA) U21 3×3 Championship, which the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted with strong regional participation. The event was held in the presence of Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Basketball Association; Abdul Latif Al Fardan, Vice President of the UAE Basketball Association; Dhari Burgess, President of the Kuwait Basketball Federation; and Saadoun Al Kuwari, Secretary General of the Gulf Basketball Association. Bahrain’s teams achieved notable results in both categories. The women’s…

Manama :  The Misk Global Forum 2025 has selected Bahrain’s “Mulhemoon” Association among its “Top 20 Under 30” initiatives, recognising influential youth-led projects worldwide in innovation, sustainability, culture, health and community impact. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Youth Affairs Minister, said the honour reflects Bahrain’s ambitious vision and the strength of its young talent, affirming the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enable youth to turn their potential into real contributions at home and abroad. Alya Al Bashar, Board member, received the award on behalf of Mulhemoon, noting that the recognition highlights the initiative’s ambition and the growing global role of…

Jakarta : The death toll from landslides in two regions of Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 30 as rescue efforts continued, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Friday. Some 21 people remain missing after landslides triggered by torrential rain struck the city of Cilacap last week and the Banjarnegara region over the weekend, the agency said. Rescuers found 7 more bodies in Banjarnegara, the worst-affected area, on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 10 with 18 still missing, Abdul Muhari, the agency’s spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday. Dozens of houses were damaged, seven people injured, and…