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Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is taking part in Youth City 2030 with a mobile housing finance branch at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre from August 2 to 6, operating daily from 9 am to 8 pm. The initiative aims to engage directly with the youth, raise awareness of available housing finance options, and provide guidance on financing and application procedures. Visitors will be able to learn about housing finance programmes, receive information on eligibility and application processes, and have their questions answered by ministry specialists to help them identify the options that best suit their…

Kuwait : Kuwait’s armed forces detected and destroyed hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace since dawn on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence announced. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said the Iranian attack targeted several vital facilities, including a government installation in northern Kuwait and civilian vehicles belonging to a private company on Bubiyan Island, causing material damage from falling debris but no casualties. He said the armed forces remain committed to carrying out their duties with high efficiency and taking all necessary measures to protect the country’s sovereignty, security and stability.

New York : United Nations Secretary General António Guterres warned of hotter weather across the Northern Hemisphere as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies. Guterres said El Niño is strengthening and worsening the effects of heatwaves, wildfires and record sea temperatures, warning that without action to protect people and address the root causes of the climate crisis, the risks will become more severe.

Berlin : A severe storm in eastern Germany killed one person and injured 10 others, including three seriously, while a wildfire in the south spread out of control due to strong winds. Authorities said around 330 emergency personnel were deployed to tackle the wildfire in Bavaria, where difficult terrain and thunderstorms hampered firefighting efforts. Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed, switch off air conditioning and ventilation systems, and monitor local radio for updates.

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in the State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and stability, a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents, a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the high level of readiness and efficiency of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces in intercepting and destroying several hostile drones. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, HH Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and HH Brigadier General Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Operations, bid farewell to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, as he departed the Kingdom of Bahrain. HH Sheikh Hamdan concluded his visit after attending the joint exercise “Bahrain…

California : Amazon announced that it will add $20 billion to its spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, amid strong demand for computing capacity and rising memory chip prices. The company increased its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion from $200 billion previously, noting the level of investment may still not be sufficient to meet growing demand for cloud computing services, with the supply-demand gap expected to persist through 2027. The announcement came after Amazon reported strong second-quarter financial results, driven by accelerating growth at its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), where revenue increased 37% year on…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the Bahrain Shield joint military exercise alongside His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exercise brought together personnel from the Mohammed bin Zayed Squadron, armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, units from the Unified Military Command, and participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exercise aims to strengthen joint military action among GCC member states and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain acceded to Annex VI of the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as modified by the 1978 Protocol. The accession reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting the marine environment, preserving air quality and reducing emissions from the maritime transport sector in line with international standards and best practices. It builds on Bahrain’s international environmental commitments following its accession to MARPOL and Annexes I, II and V under Law No. (32) of 2005. Annex VI is one of the convention’s key environmental annexes, establishing a comprehensive framework to regulate air…

Kuala Lumpur : Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Ambassador to Malaysia, affirmed that hosting the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit marks a significant milestone in Bahrain–Malaysia relations and reflects the high level of trust and cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador said the agreement to host the race is the result of the strong ties between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, which have continued to strengthen bilateral cooperation, most recently through the Malaysian King’s state visit to…