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Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Communication Centre (NCC), said the national media has evolved beyond its traditional role to become an active partner in advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The remarks were made during a dialogue session organised by the Institute of Public Administration (BIPA) for participants in the Executive…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), today issued Edict (1) of 2026 reconstituting the Board of Directors of Bahrain Development Bank (B.S.C.). Article (I) The Board of Directors of Bahrain Development Bank (B.S.C.) shall be reconstituted under the chairmanship of Ghassan Ghaleb Abdulaal, with the following members: 1. Amna Ali Al Arrayedh 2. Hani Hussain Redha 3. Aysha Mohammed Abdulmalik 4. Yousef Mohammed Al Nafiee 5. Manal Shawqi Al Bayat 6. Marwa Khalid Al Saad 7. Tameem Salman Al Mousawi…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, following the passing of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who represented the State of South Carolina in the United States Senate. His Majesty the King expressed sincere condolences and sympathy to HE the US President and the family of the deceased, highlighting Senator Graham’s contributions and prominent role in US foreign policy, defence and national security, as well as his efforts to promote peace, and wished his family patience and fortitude.

Manama : The fourth week event of ICRF Thirst Quenchers 2026 was held on Saturday 11 July 2026 at a worksite in Riffa. The Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain continue its annual summer awareness program – Thirst Quenchers 2026. Aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering summer months, ICRF Bahrain distributed water, juice, laban, orange, apple and banana at a worksite located in Riffa. This year the event is supported by the Ministry of Labour, LMRA and IOM. Around 460 workers took part in the event. ICRF Chairman Adv.…

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has successfully concluded a strategic five-day visit to the United Kingdom. Reinforcing the longstanding economic relationship and bilateral ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, the visit forms part of Bahrain EDB’s ongoing international outreach programme designed to deepen engagement with investors, businesses, and strategic partners. Through a series of high-level meetings and roundtables, which brought together industry leaders, family offices, and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment, the…

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Eskan Bank will organise the eighth edition of its mobile housing finance branch initiative at City Centre Bahrain from July 15- 19, from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. The initiative aims to strengthen direct engagement with citizens and introduce the latest housing and financing services, including the Tomouh programme and the new digital services available through the Baiti real estate platform, helping simplify access to housing options and provide on-the-spot consultations. Representatives of the ministry and Eskan Bank will be available throughout the event to answer enquiries on housing finance…

London : The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) signed a sponsorship agreement with Konexus Resources Group for the 2026/2027 racing season, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening partnerships with local and international organizations while supporting the continued development of horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The agreement was signed during the REHC’s participation in the July Festival at Newmarket Racecourse in the United Kingdom, coinciding with the Club’s Golden Jubilee celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of its establishment. It was signed by Yusuf Osama Buheji, Member of the High Committee of the REHC and Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Brijender…

Manila : At least 15 people were killed and six others remain missing after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Bavi in the Philippines. Philippine police said the intense rainfall caused widespread landslides in the southern parts of the country, noting that rescue teams continue search operations for the missing despite difficult weather conditions. Typhoon Bavi, which earlier swept across several Pacific islands, is forecast to move towards northern and eastern Taiwan on Friday and Saturday before affecting Japan’s southern islands and later heading towards the Chinese coast.

Kinshasa : The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the actual scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could be between two and four times larger than the number of officially confirmed cases due to continued community transmission. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, said around 80% of newly confirmed cases in the outbreak’s epicentre in Bunia, Ituri Province, are not linked to known cases or contact lists, reflecting the difficulty of tracing chains of transmission and indicating that the outbreak may be more widespread. He added that government data…

Geneva : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers, senior officials, and representatives of international organisations on the sidelines of Geneva Digital Week. The events included the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, and the AI for Good Global Summit. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and officials from the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Ireland, Estonia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Gabon, the United States, South Africa, Malaysia, the Digital Cooperation Organisation, and Smart…