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Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court issued judgments today in four separate cases, convicting 14 defendants of joining terrorist groups and acting in their interest by carrying out hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and harming its interests. The court sentenced eight defendants to life imprisonment and six others to 15 years’ imprisonment. It also imposed fines of up to BD100,000 on some of the defendants and ordered the confiscation of funds and seized items. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said that the cases originated from…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court issued judgments today in two separate cases, convicting two defendants of supporting the criminal Iranian terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain through content published on social media. The court sentenced each defendant to 10 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of BD2,000, in addition to ordering the confiscation of the seized items. The Public Prosecution had received two reports from the Cyber Crime Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security, stating that two social media accounts had published images, videos…

Budapest : McLaren, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, won the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Reigning world champion Briton Lando Norris claimed victory for McLaren, ahead of Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, with Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finishing third. With this result, McLaren increased its constructors’ championship tally to 220 points, while team driver Lando Norris reached 128 points in the Driver’s championship. The achievement highlights McLaren’s success as one of Bahrain’s key global sports investments and reflects Mumtalakat’s commitment to supporting and developing international sport and strengthening the Kingdom’s presence on the…

Manama : Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) can confirm that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2–4 October 2026, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including the approval of the World Motor Sport Council, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. This solution shows the great vision of Bahrain and their enduring commitment to Formula 1 that dates back to the first ever Grand prix in the region in…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, confirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continuing the development of a supportive regulatory environment for entrepreneurship and creating new commercial opportunities for citizens. He noted that this will enable Bahraini talents and skills to turn their expertise into organised and sustainable projects that contribute to diversifying business activity and strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s unique national identity in the local market. This came following the issuance of Edict (36) of 2026 on identifying commercial activities that are limited to Bahrainis. The edict reflects the focus on providing promising opportunities for…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the teams who won the Startup Bahrain-UoB Competition at Riffa Palace. The competition is designed for Bahraini startups and is supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The Res-Q team secured first place, followed by the Loop team in second place and the Durra team in third. His Royal Highness congratulated the winning teams and wished them continued success. His Royal Highness affirmed that supporting innovation and entrepreneurship by providing the tools to enable national talent to thrive is a key…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, noted the importance of continuing to preserve Bahraini heritage, which is a key pillar supporting the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, affirmed…

Manama : Ziad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, inaugurated the Bahraini Fingerprint exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Social Development at the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products from July 26- 30, as part of the ministry’s efforts to empower productive families, expand marketing opportunities for their products, and strengthen their presence in the local market. The exhibition is organised to promote the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products as a permanent incubator for productive families and an outlet for marketing Bahraini products. It provides an interactive marketing platform that brings together artisans and productive families, enabling visitors…

Seoul : The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued extreme grave heat wave warnings for Daegu and other Southeastern parts of South Korea as temperatures climbed well above 30  C. The KMA reported that the highest-level heat warnings came into effect in southwestern parts of Daegu, and the nearby cities of Gyeongsan and Cheongdo County. Warnings were also issued for the southeastern cities of Pohang and Gyeongju. According to the KMA, temperatures reached 38.4 C in Gyeongju, 35.4 C in Daegu and 32.1 C in Pohang. A warning is issued when the daily high is forecast to reach 39 C or…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, discussed bilateral relations and means to enhance ties across various domains during a telephone call. Both sides expressed their aspiration to work together to further develop relations between the two countries and expand cooperation in a manner that serves their mutual interests and brings growth and prosperity to their peoples. HH the UAE President and the UK Prime Minister also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.