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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…

Manama : Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), highlighted the substantial growth opportunity within Bahrain’s capital markets, noting that the Kingdom’s market capitalisation signals strong potential compared to regional and international benchmarks. These remarks were mentioned during the Governor’s participation in a fireside chat titled “From Vision to Reality: Reshaping the Future of Bahrain’s Capital Markets” at The Market 2.0 conference, hosted by Bahrain Bourse and in cooperation with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. During…

Manama : To mark the Sultanate of Oman’s National Day, prominent landmarks and buildings across the Kingdom of Bahrain were illuminated in the colours of the Omani flag, reflecting the strong bonds between the two nations.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, opened the “The Market 2.0” conference, organised by the Bahrain Bourse in cooperation with the Arab Federation of Exchanges. The event brought together more than 300 professionals and 26 expert speakers. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasised that technology is not an end in itself, but an enabler. True progress is measured by how innovation builds trust, expands access, and creates opportunities. He noted that the Kingdom of…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the Agro Careers digital platform, held under his patronage. The first initiative of its kind in the Kingdom, this platform provides aspiring farmers with academic and professional guidance. His Highness emphasised the importance of the agricultural sector, noting that its development can empower and attract local Bahrainis, driving greater agricultural innovation. His Highness noted that such efforts support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and guided by the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the National Innovation Strategy (2025–2035) during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH). The strategy aims to position the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for innovation and to accelerate the shift towards a knowledge- and creativity-based economy. The launch took place in the presence of Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, alongside key national partners from the public, private, and academic sectors, including the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Information, the Ministry…