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Makkah : The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals to around 931,500 pilgrims since the start of the Umrah season on Dhu Al Hijjah 15 until the end of Muharram 1448 AH. The total number of Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom exceeded 1.27 million. The ministry attributed the growth to the support of the Saudi leadership, coordination among government entities, and the continued development of digital and operational services in line with Saudi Vision 2030. It added that 75% of international Umrah pilgrims arrived by…

Manama : : Pearluxe Jewellers opened in Manama Bab Al Bahrain in the presence of distinguished guests, business leaders, well-wishers, and members of the community. The event marked the beginning of a new journey for Pearluxe Jewellers, a brand committed to offering premium-quality gold, diamond, pearl, and precious gemstone jewellery with exceptional craftsmanship, trust, and customer satisfaction. The shop was inaugurated by Mr. Bathrudeen Abdul Majeed, CEO & Managing Director of Universal Inspection Co. Ltd., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a Six-Time Guinness World Record Holder, as the Chief Guest. The event was further graced by Mr. Mahmood Ahmed Mujbal,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of “Union Pledge Day”. This day commemorates the historic meeting in 1971 where UAE founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and other Emirates rulers, signed the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution while announcing the official name of the United Arab Emirates. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent similar cables to…

Te Anau : A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island, prompting authorities to issue a temporary tsunami warning before lifting it after no threat was detected, local authorities said. The earthquake struck about 40 kilometres north of Te Anau, with authorities initially estimating its magnitude at 6.3 before revising it to 5.9. No casualties or damage have been reported, while more than 18,000 people reported feeling the earthquake.

Kuwait : Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Friday that one of the country’s power generation and water distillation plants had been attacked as a result of the criminal Iranian aggression against Kuwait, causing damage to the facility, igniting a fire and affecting a large number of electricity generation units. The attack prompted the immediate activation of emergency plans to contain its impact and maintain the stability of the national electricity grid. The ministry said Kuwait Fire Force teams responded immediately to the incident and successfully brought the fire under control, while technical teams, in coordination…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its treacherous attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command stated that, with firm resolve and a high state of combat readiness, the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Friday, July 17, 2026. The General Command affirmed that all its formations and units remain at the highest levels of readiness and on full alert to protect the Kingdom. It also urged the public to exercise…

Manama : The King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC) launched the second edition of the King Hamad Leadership in Coexistence Programme, organised in partnership with Faith in Leadership and the 1928 Institute affiliated with the University of Oxford. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the KHGC, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established its position as a leading model in respecting religious and cultural diversity, empowering young people, and strengthening their role in promoting a culture of peace, mutual understanding, and dialogue…

Tunis : The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar using ballistic missiles and drones, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness. In a statement, the General Secretariat condemned the aggression in the strongest terms, describing it as part of Iran’s continued hostile conduct and ongoing efforts to undermine regional security and stability and threaten international peace and security. The General Secretariat expressed its…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Police Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the 14th batch of university officer cadets, who completed the academic and police qualification requirements. The minister expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the security and stability the Kingdom enjoys, attributing these blessings to His Majesty’s leadership. He noted that this leadership had played a pivotal role in consolidating the foundations of the state and strengthening Bahrain’s national…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the maritime curfew for fishing and leisure boats has been revised to run from 6:30 pm until 4:00 am, effective today, July 16, until further notice. The ministry said the decision forms part of measures to protect the coastline, enhance maritime safety, and safeguard seafarers and sea users. It also builds on existing measures regulating maritime movement and aims to strengthen preparedness and ensure the safety of those at sea. The Ministry of Interior urged all sea users to comply with the revised curfew hours and avoid approaching the coastline during the…