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Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain will make its debut in esports at the Asian Youth Games, reflecting the growing development of this modern sport both locally and across Asia. The Bahraini team includes Hussain Ali Al Jowder, Mohammed Al Yaqoobi, Nasser Aqeel Ismaeel, Sayed Ali Adel Alawi, and Yousif Fawaz Ghaleb, competing in three official titles: E-Football, Street Fighter, and Rocket League. This milestone participation follows the official inclusion of esports in the Asian Games nearly four years ago, with its first recognised appearance at the 2022 China edition under the Olympic Council of Asia. Since then, esports has…

Manama : Based on Royal Decree (30) of 2024 transferring the affiliation of the National Cybersecurity Centre to the Supreme Defence Council, and Royal Decree (17) of 2025 concerning the centre, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, issued Decision (2) of 2025 appointing directors at the National Cybersecurity Centre, following the recommendation of the centre’s Chief Executive Officer. According to the decision, the following appointments were made:  Ahmed Isa Ahmed Abulfateh, Director of the National Response Directorate. Ali Mohammed Ahmed Al…

Manama : The Ministry of Information announced its readiness to organise comprehensive media coverage of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 22 to 31, 2025, reflecting Bahrain’s advanced position on the Asian sports map. The ministry said that the tournament’s competitions will be broadcast live on Bahrain Sports 1 and 2 and Bahrain International channels, covering up to 30 sports and more than 141 events for both men and women. A daily programme will air at 9:30 p.m., presented by sports journalists Mariam Bukamal, Fawaz Al Abdulla, Isa Sharaida, and Mohamed…

Washington : H. E. Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in the annual meeting of the Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region, in the presence ofKristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The meeting was held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. During the meeting, the Governor affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economic diversification and the growing role of the private sector, which now contributes over 84% of the Kingdom’s GDP.…

Manama : Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications innovator in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched the fifth edition of the National E-Waste Competition, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) and the Ministry of Education.  The initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and its role in supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The competition aims to encourage school students across the Kingdom to collect electronic waste and dispose of it safely and responsibly, while promoting innovation in developing effective recycling solutions. Amina Hamad Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive Officer of the SCE, highlighted the importance of…

New York : Meta Platforms announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new data centre in Texas, breaking ground at its 29th such facility globally, as the social media giant expands infrastructure to support artificial intelligence workloads. The company explained in a statement that the new centre will rely entirely on renewable energy sources, noting its commitment to environmental sustainability standards by using recycled water to cool servers and relying on clean energy sources to operate the facility. The data center in El Paso, Meta’s third in Texas, is expected to come online in 2028, and can scale to…

Manama : Yousef bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced that Zain Bahrain has added 110 job vacancies for Bahraini citizens to the National Employment Platform, with a significant number dedicated to job seekers with disabilities. The move follows the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered job seeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth. The minister affirmed continued cooperation between the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Chamber…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the 33rd edition of Jewellery Arabia and the 3rd edition of Scent Arabia 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) from November 25 to 29. The two exhibitions are expected to attract more than 700 international and regional brands across six halls, and over 51,000 visitors from around the world, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for the luxury jewellery and perfume industries. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain…

Jakarta : Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky, the country’s volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level. Located in East Nusa Tenggara province, the volcano erupted on Wednesday at 1:35 a.m. (1835 GMT Tuesday) for around nine minutes, the country’s Geological Agency said in a statement. It erupted again on Wednesday morning at 9:21 a.m. (0121 GMT), spewing ash 8 km high, the agency said, for about three minutes. Late on Tuesday, the agency raised its alert level to the highest point…

Manama : The opening race of Round 2 of the FIA-certified Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship concluded today, Wednesday, at the Bahrain International Circuit. Promoted by ALTAWKILAT Motorsport under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the event brought together 14 male and female drivers for an action-packed day of competition. The race delivered fierce on-track battles among the young talents, who showcased exceptional pace and precision, reflecting the steady rise in the championship’s level from one round to the next. At the checkered flag, Emirati driver Adam Al Azhari (Valvoline) claimed a dominant victory, followed by…