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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…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) held a special event attended by Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dalal Al Ghais, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Development Bank Group, a number of Tamkeen Board members, and officials from the public and private sectors. The event showcased the experiences of several Bahraini enterprises that have achieved growth and expansion. The event came as part of the cooperation between the SME Development Board – which includes Tamkeen, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board, and the Bahrain Development…

Cairo : The Arab Republic of Egypt’s National Elections Authority (NEA) announced the cancellation of the results of voting for individual seats in 19 constituencies out of 70 that were included in the first round of the House of Representatives elections, following the consideration of several appeals and based on documented electoral violations. The first phase of the elections took place last week under a mixed electoral system combining individual candidates and closed lists, to elect the parliament that will continue its term until the end of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s third legislative period under the current constitution. Hazem Badawy, Head of…