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Manama :  The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its Tier 1 ranking for the ninth consecutive year in the US Department of State’s annual report on efforts to combat trafficking in persons, which assesses the efforts of 188 countries.  The ranking reflects the progress achieved by the Kingdom in developing an integrated framework to combat trafficking in persons in line with international standards and best practices. Nibras Mohammed Talib, Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Trafficking in Persons, affirmed that Bahrain’s achievements in this field reflect its established approach,…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain’s youth cycling team returned with a gold-medal achievement after successfully competing in the 2026 Arab Cycling Championships, held in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic, from October 2 to 13 under the supervision of the Arab Cycling Federation.  The championships featured leading Arab cyclists from Bahrain, host nation Syria, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Lebanese Republic and the State of Libya. Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Cycling Association, welcomed the team’s two gold medallists, Abdulaziz Al Hamri and Mohammed Hassan Jawad. Al…

Miami : Tropical Storm Simone has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. The hurricane was located approximately 380 kilometres south of Manzanillo, on Mexico’s western coast, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour. The NHC said the hurricane was moving west northwest at 9 kilometres per hour and was expected to continue northwest on Friday before turning north on Saturday.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Traffic will intensify field campaigns in the coming period, in coordination with police directorates across all governorates, to detect violations and dangerous practices involving electric bikes and scooters in breach of Decision (58) of 2026. Legal action will be taken against violators. The General Directorate explained that regulations governing the use of electric scooters require them to be used only in designated areas, at a maximum speed of 25 km/h, without carrying an additional passenger or travelling against the flow of traffic. Riders must also wear helmets and…

Manama : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour, Minister of Legal Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), said the Kingdom of Bahrain’s retention of Tier 1 status for the ninth consecutive year in the US Department of State’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report reflects its sustained efforts to combat human trafficking. Khalaf said Bahrain continues to develop legislation and policies in line with international standards, strengthen workplace protections, and safeguard the rights of employers and workers. He commended coordination among the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of…

Riyadh :The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport were targeted in two separate attacks on October 6 and 7. Emergency response teams and relevant authorities responded immediately in accordance with approved procedures and emergency plans. In a statement, the Authority said the attack on Abha International Airport resulted in the deaths of two female residents of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities and injuries to 28 people, including Saudi citizens, a Bangladeshi resident and a Filipino resident. The injuries ranged from minor to serious. The attack…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the heads of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) delegations participating in the 22nd meeting of the Committee of Ministers and Heads of Civil Service Agencies of the GCC, the 12th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Labour, and the 12th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Social Affairs and Development of the GCC, as well as His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, at Gudaibiya Palace.  HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that Bahrain,…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), visited the FinTech Forward 2026 Forum today. His Highness highlighted the important role of financial technology in transforming business models, enhancing institutional efficiency, and expanding opportunities for Bahraini talent to contribute to the growth of emerging economic sectors. His Highness noted that these efforts contribute to advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in line with the directives of His…

Manama :Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, received Arthur Mattli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, during his participation in FinTech Forward 2026, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain with the participation of officials, experts and specialists in fintech and financial services. The meeting was attended by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The Minister of Finance emphasised the importance of continuing to strengthen relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Swiss Confederation…

Valletta :Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, hosted in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026, bringing together leading experts and decision-makers from the global travel and tourism sector. During the summit, the Minister joined ministers and global CEOs for the “Global Leaders Dialogue” session to discuss the shifts reshaping competitiveness in travel and tourism. Discussions explored ways to strengthen destinations’ ability to adapt to global changes, facilitate the movement of travellers and capital, and…