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Manama :  The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the United States, which kicked off from September 29 to October 3.  Led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, the delegation included senior members from Bahrain’s investment-promotion agency.  The visit aimed to showcase Bahrain’s compelling value proposition and ease of doing business to leading US based companies, with a particular focus on key sectors, namely financial services, manufacturing, and information and communications technology (ICT). During the visit, which comprised both Los Angeles and San Francisco,…

Sofia : Three people were killed in the Black Sea resort of Elenite after heavy rains caused severe flooding in southeastern Bulgaria. According to the Interior Ministry, the victims included two rescuers, one from the border police and a tractor driver, while the third died inside a hotel after water levels rose suddenly. Videos shared on social media showed muddy torrents sweeping away cars and damaging infrastructure. Authorities declared a state of emergency in parts of southeastern and northwestern Bulgaria and deployed drones to search for stranded individuals.

Manama : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the selection of 15 employees from across government entities as part of the 11th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the following candidates were selected: 1. Bayan Abduljalil AlAjaimi – Ministry of Health. 2. Jassim Ahmed Alateya – Electricity and Water Authority. 3. Hanin Aref Marsal – Ministry of Industry and Commerce. 4. Sara Ebrahim Abbas – Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. 5. Sara Mohamed Ghuloom – Government Hospitals. 6. Salman Isa AlMannai – Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. 7. Salman Mohamed AlJawder – Ministry of Interior.…

Munich : Munich Airport suspended air operations for the second consecutive night after drones were detected in the airspace, leading to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights. Airport authorities said that passenger safety remains the top priority, adding that beds, drinks, and light meals were provided to affected travellers.

Sydney : The Bahrain Space Agency participated in the fourth meeting of the heads of space agencies of the Artemis Accords member states, held on the sidelines of the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia. This year’s meeting included extensive discussions on the key directions of the Artemis partnership, as well as a wide ranging workshop reviewing the work of the main task forces since the third meeting. Participants also reviewed the outcomes and recommendations of the workshop held in Dubai earlier this year and discussed means to further strengthen cooperation among member countries. The agency was represented at…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Yemeni Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. The meeting discussed relations and means to enhance cooperation between the two countries, in addition to a number of issues of common interest. The Yemeni Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, wishing the UAE continued progress and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed relayed his greetings to HE President Al Alimi, wishing Yemen stability.

Berlin : Munich airport reopened on Friday morning after being closed overnight due to drone sightings. Flights had been halted after drone sightings on Thursday evening, leading to the cancellation of dozens of flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers.

Los Angeles : A large fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s tab El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday, disrupting supply in California’s isolated energy market. Chevron’s second-biggest refinery in the United States, the El Segundo facility supplies a fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in southern California. No injuries were reported and all workers at the refinery were accounted for, Chevron spokesperson Allison Cook said in an email. Media said the blaze had been contained, though it was still burning early on Friday. It was not immediately clear what caused…

Tbilisi : The Bahrain national mixed martial arts (MMA) team won three gold medals at the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, held as part of the fifth edition of BRAVE International Combat Week “Georgia 2025.” Arsen Suleymanov won the Junior 93kg category, Gimbat Magomedov won the Senior 79.4kg division, and Ghazi Gaziev won the Senior 88.4kg category, placing the Kingdom at the forefront of Arab nations in the global competition. Mohamed Qambar, President of the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation, expressed pride in the achievement, noting that it extends the Kingdom’s success in international sporting events. He highlighted the support…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (62) of 2025 appointing representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Board of Directors of the Qatar–Bahrain Causeway Foundation, based on the proposal of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and following the approval of the Cabinet. The edict stipulates the appointment of the following officials as members of the Board: 1. Yousef Abdullah Hamood, Undersecretary for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. 2. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat, Chief Executive of the…