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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a written message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning close bilateral relations between the two countries, means to further develop and strengthen cooperation, and issues of mutual interest. The message was delivered to His Majesty the King by Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, during a meeting with His Majesty and the minister’s accompanying delegation. Minister Merzoug conveyed the greetings of HE the Mauritanian President, and wished for further progress and prosperity…

Hong Kong : Torrential rain across southern and central China triggered widespread flooding on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, closing schools and businesses, and disrupting transport and power supplies, authorities said. China’s weather agency said areas in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. Authorities said they were launching emergency responses in several affected areas. Many residents in Jingzhou, a city in central Hubei, were knee-deep in water and ⁠able to catch fish swimming in the streets, according to images…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that, over the past 48 hours, the UAE air defence system had successfully detected and intercepted six hostile UAVs that attempted to target civilian and key areas in the country. The Ministry confirmed that the air defence forces had successfully intercepted and neutralised the hostile targets with the highest levels of readiness and efficiency, without any human casualties or impact on the safety of vital facilities. As part of the ongoing investigations into the blatant attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17, the results…

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) announced the suspension of entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Uganda on all flights from Tuesday, May 19. The decision follows updates issued by the World Health Organisation regarding the Ebola outbreak and the worsening situation in those countries. The CAA stated that entry procedures at Bahrain International Airport had been updated for travellers arriving from the affected countries. Entry will be suspended for passengers arriving directly from those countries, as well as those who have…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 26-29 May. As the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (20) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 regarding the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The law amends certain provisions of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 concerning the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives by stipulating that the committee report on an interrogation request shall be presented to the Council at the first session following its preparation for a vote without discussion, and that the interrogation shall not be deemed…

Manama : The National Cyber Security Centre signed an agreement with DEF CON to host DEF CON Middle East in its full edition. The event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and marks the first edition of its kind in the Middle East.  Shaikh Salman bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said that hosting DEF CON Middle East in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a strategic step reflecting the Kingdom’s advanced position in…

Manama : Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince, Board Member, and Head of the Financial and Administrative Committee of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), with Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS). This announcement follows Bahrain Airport Services’ participation as a Friends Category Sponsor of the program, reflecting its ongoing commitment to strengthening its contributions to the Bahraini community. The sponsorship aligns with the Company’s social responsibility objectives, particularly in fostering youth potential and supporting CPISP. Shaikh Mohammed…

Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,222 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 10 to 16 May 2026, which resulted in the detention of 30 violating and irregular workers, while 83 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, particularly the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority noted that 1,186 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honourary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), issued a directive for the disbursement of the annual Eid Al Adha provisions to all families supported by the RHF for the year 1447 AH (2026).This directive comes in line with His Majesty’s longstanding annual tradition on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al Adha. His Majesty the King instructed the RHF to take the necessary measures to ensure the prompt disbursement of the grant, to support families in meeting their needs. On this occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al…