Author: News Desk

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, issued a statement marking International Anti-Corruption Day, observed each year on December 9.In his remarks, the Minister noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain joins all countries of the world in celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day, within the framework of the international community’s commitment to a shared vision based on upholding integrity, consolidating transparency, and unifying collective action, thereby contributing to achieving global goals for combating corruption and eliminating its sources for the benefit of the world’s nations.Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the opening of the eighth edition of the Bahrain International Show (Mara’ee 2025) at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. Upon arrival, His Majesty the King was welcomed by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and other senior officials. Minister Al Mubarak highlighted His Majesty the King’s continuous support for the exhibition and commitment to sustainable agriculture, food security, and the preservation of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s agricultural heritage. The Minister also indicated that the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : ILA Sneha Recreation Center hosted its much-anticipated Annual Day at the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, transforming the venue into a magical Winter Wonderland. The celebration brought together children, volunteers, and community leaders for an evening of joy, recognition, and cultural performances. The program opened with a welcome speech and children’s prayer, followed by the Sneha Address and activities video and an inspiring message from the President. The Chief Guest was felicitated and shared words of encouragement, underscoring the importance of volunteerism and community engagement. A special highlight of the evening was the presence of Guest of…

Manama : On the occasion of the first anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s inauguration of the Bapco Modernisation Project, which was organised by Bapco Energies Group on December 18, 2024, and within the framework of following-up on the progress of refinery’s modern units, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, paid an extensive inspection visit to the refinery site to closely examine the efficiency of operational processes and follow up on the performance…

Istanbul : Seven people died and 11 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway in southern Türkiye. The accident occurred before dawn on the Adana–Gaziantep highway when the bus struck a trailer truck that had stopped due to a burst tyre.

Manama,: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the University of Bahrain will host the first edition of the “Molhem” Youth Forum on December 10–11 at Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall in Sakhir. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the forum reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting and empowering young people, particularly in digital media and content creation, which has become central to modern communication. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad…

Manama,: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister delegated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs to attend the closing ceremony of the IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain 2025, which was a special edition that highlighted the Kingdom’s advanced position on the global sports map. The closing ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials. His Highness affirmed that the success of this year’s edition is a continuation of the Kingdom’s excellence under the leadership of His…

Doha : The 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025 opened in the State of Qatar under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, with wide official and international participation. The opening ceremony was attended by heads of state and government, leaders of regional and international organisations, and political and academic figures from various countries. During the ceremony, the Amir of Qatar presented the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni in recognition of their contributions to…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cyber Crimes Directorate of the General Directorate for Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security has taken legal action against nine social media accounts found to be in violation of the law. The action followed the monitoring of content aimed at provoking division and hatred among citizens in a manner that threatens civil peace. The Directorate said that reposting such content or supporting it through approving comments can also subject individuals to legal accountability. It underscored the importance of responsible use of social media, raising public awareness, and safeguarding the community from the…

Manama : As part of the fourth meeting of the Bahrain–Saudi Coordination Council, under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to enhance cooperation in procedures, mechanisms, and strategies related to the non-profit sector. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, and on behalf…