Author: News Desk

Riyadh : Major General Turki Al-Malki, the Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen stated that four UAVs have been intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and Madinah regions.

Manama : Members of Bharathi Association, a registered association serving the Tamil community in Bahrain and functioning under the guidelines of the Ministry of Social Development, had the privilege of meeting His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Raj Purohit, the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the Indian Embassy in Bahrain on 21 October 2026. Bharathi Association representatives warmly welcomed His Excellency by presenting him with a traditional shawl and a bouquet of flowers, conveying the Association’s heartfelt greetings and best wishes on his new appointment. During the meeting, the members engaged in an extensive and…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, continues to raise the intensity of its 2026/2027 season with the second round of the Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC) this Friday, October 23, in Sakhir. The BRMC is the Kingdom’s premier national karting championship and it will be taking place at BIC’s world-class grassroots motorsport facility, Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC). The meeting follows the hugely thrilling opening event held just last weekend, as Bahrain’s top karters of various ages and nationalities are back for more wheel-to-wheel battles in their very own Rotax-powered karts. This…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, received members “Albeerag Theatre” for people of determination, after winning the jury’s award in the 10th edition of the “Awladuna” (Our Children) International Forum for Arts of the Gifted, in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The award came in recognition of the outstanding performance in their play “Al Sirr Al Muqaddas” (The Sacred Secret). The meeting was attended by representatives of the National Institute for Disabled Services (NIFD). Minister Al Alawi affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to supporting and empowering people of determination and providing opportunities for them…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, participated in the 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association at the Royal Golf Club, amid wide participation and a competitive atmosphere. On the occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad praised the high standard of organisation, commending the efforts of the Bahrain Golf Association in organising the championship. His Highness affirmed that the championship provides an important opportunity for players to gain further experience and develop their technical skills through competition with leading participants from…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, Ambassador-Designate of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Minister Al Zayani praised the historical and close ties between Bahrain and India, noting their continuous growth across various fields. He wished the ambassador success in his new diplomatic mission. For his part, the ambassador expressed pride in presenting his credentials, affirming India’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding ties to serve the mutual interests of both nations. ​The meeting was attended by Ambassador Salah Mohammed Shihab,…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, staged an exciting and action-packed season-opening round of the 2026/2027 Bahrain Rotax MAX Challenge (BRMC) over the weekend. Racing in the Kingdom’s leading national karting championship took place under lights at BIC’s world-class grassroots motor racing facility, Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC), with three of the BRMC’s returning champions securing victories in the five competition categories. They included last season’s Mini MAX title winner Rayyan Najjar who triumphed in the higher-tier Junior MAX class, defending Senior MAX champion Demir Abali, and defending DD2 MAX title winner…

Manama : As part of government efforts to improve service quality and streamline procedures, the Ministry of Interior has developed its security arrangements service for events, allowing applications to be submitted electronically without the need to visit police directorates in person. The move aims to save time and effort and facilitate procedures for individuals and institutions using the service. The improvements have reduced the service completion time from 20 working days to five, cut the required documents by 50%, and shortened the service-level agreement (SLA) period by at least 25%. They also include improving existing systems, converting application forms into…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the General Sports Authority, in partnership with Health Mates Society, the Bahrain Paralympic Committee and Special Olympics Bahrain, launched a national initiative to enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities under the “Mujtama’ Thahabi” (Golden Community) initiative. Al Jenan Medical Centre is sponsoring the initiative and providing support for participants’ medical examinations. The organisers…

Riyadh :   Major General Turki Al Malki, Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, stated that a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed.