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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (36) of 2026 appointing assistant undersecretaries at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, based on the proposal of the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that Sadiq Jaafar Al Sitri, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information, shall be appointed Assistant Undersecretary for Expropriation and Municipal Councils Affairs. Sabah Abdulkhaleq Isa Al Sabah, Assistant Undersecretary for Joint Municipal Services, shall be appointed Assistant Undersecretary for Projects. Ahmed Hassan Abdulla Humaidan, Director of the Central Internal Audit Directorate at…

Braga : Bahrain’s national boxing team won seven medals, including four gold, one silver and two bronze, at the Braga International Open Boxing Championship, held in Portugal on July 10 – 12. The gold medals were won by Mohammed Mubarak Hareb, Sayed Alawi Hashim, Mohammed Atiyah and Jayden Price. Mohammed Momen claimed the silver medal, while Rashid Waheed and Maryam Jassim secured bronze medals. Jayden Price was also named Best Boxer in his age category. Rashid Isa Flayfel, President of the Bahrain Boxing Federation, said the achievement reflects the continued progress of Bahrain’s combat sports under the vision of HH…

Manama :  The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court heard the case against a number of defendants charged with joining a terrorist organisation. The organisation was established with the objective of suspending the provisions of the Constitution and the laws, preventing state institutions and authorities from carrying out their duties, harming national unity, and altering the Kingdom’s constitutional system by promoting the ideology of Wilayat al Faqih, advocating complete allegiance to the Supreme Leader of Iran and subordination to its political authority. According to the prosecution, the organisation allegedly sought to achieve those objectives…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE affirmed that the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the three countries and a threat to their security and stability. The ministry also reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and its support for all efforts to safeguard their security and stability.

Doha : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the State of Qatar to offer condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HM the King was received upon arrival by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport; and Mohamed bin Ali Al Ghatam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the…

Doha : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today extended his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad also expressed his condolences to senior members of the Al Thani family. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister reflected on the wide-ranging contributions and significant achievements of the late HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in serving his people, advancing the interests…

Doha : The Ministry of Transport of the State of Qatar announced on Sunday the suspension of all maritime activities as a precautionary measure, effective immediately and until further notice. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry called on all owners and users of marine vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and other similar marine craft, to temporarily stop sailing and carrying out maritime activities, effective from the date of issuance of the circular until further notice, in the interest of public safety. The ministry exempted vessels subject to international maritime conventions, which…

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman has summoned Mousa Farhang, Ambassador of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman, to hand him a formal note of protest following the targeting of sites in the Governorates of Musandam and Al Wusta by unmanned aerial vehicles. The Oman News Agency (ONA) reported that the note of protest was delivered to the Iranian Ambassador in Muscat by Sheikh Khalid bin Hashil Al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Omani Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs. Al Musalhi voiced Oman’s profound dismay at these irresponsible acts, underscoring the imperative of adhering to the provisions of state…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (32) of 2026 reconstituting the Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee. Article (I) The Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee shall be reconstituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), with the following members: 1. Director General of the Institute of Public Administration. 2. Chief Executive of the National Communication Centre. 3. Undersecretary for National Economy at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. 4. Director General of Organisation and Manpower Planning at the Civil…

Kuwait : Three land border posts in northern Kuwait came under attack, resulting in material damage. In a statement, Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, said a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform in Kuwait’s territorial waters was also targeted by a hostile drone. The attack caused material damage and injured one worker, who is receiving the necessary medical treatment, he added. Al Atwan said the concerned authorities immediately initiated the necessary response measures in coordination with the relevant agencies. He emphasised that the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces remains fully prepared…