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New Delhi : Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson, Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution, held a high-level meeting with Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Justice of the Republic of India on the sidelines of the UNCITRAL Celebratory Conference in India. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation across legal, judicial, and investment channels. Discussions addressed shared priorities between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India, including the promotion of investment, legal and judicial collaboration, and ongoing efforts to build modern frameworks for the resolution of international disputes. The meeting also explored…

Manama :   Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the first edition of the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition from 6 to 8 October at Exhibition World Bahrain. The Forum and Exhibition reflect the shared vision of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, to strengthen economic and industrial integration, support sustainable development, and reinforce the industrial sector’s role in economic diversification. The initiative aims to build a more competitive, sustainable, and resilient GCC industrial ecosystem capable of responding…

Damascus : Thirty-five people were killed and 30 others injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor Road in Syria, prompting the Health and Defence ministries to mobilise emergency teams and designated hospitals to respond to the incident. The Ministry of Health said the emergency response system had been placed on maximum alert, with the injured transferred to hospitals in Homs and Deir Ezzor and the necessary medical teams deployed. The ministry added that the casualty figures are preliminary and may change as further information becomes available. The Syrian Interior Minister extended condolences to the families…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa said the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to strengthen its leadership in environmental conservation through national strategies that promote sustainability, protect natural resources and preserve ecosystems. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman said the environmental achievements realised under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflect Bahrain’s commitment to…

Georgetown : The confirmed death toll from the recent sinking of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast rose to 72 on Thursday, as multinational rescue teams continued efforts to recover more bodies.  The government estimated that around 100 people may have died in the accident, out of an estimated 179 passengers aboard the ferry, making it the deadliest maritime disaster on record for the South American nation. The 87-year-old MV Barima departed the capital, Georgetown, on Saturday and was headed to Port Kaituma when it began taking on water before sinking off the Essequibo coast in the Atlantic Ocean.

Kinshasa : The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 2,905, including 1,269 deaths, after health authorities reviewed data from two of the regions worst affected by the disease, adding more than 300 new cases to the official total. The daily report issued by the Congo’s Public Health Institute said the increase was largely due to the reconciliation of data from Ituri and North Kivu provinces with the national records. Health authorities had earlier this week announced that the number of confirmed Ebola deaths had passed 1,000. The World Health Organisation said…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (39) of 2026 appointing Director Generals at the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I)Ahmed Khalil Ebrahim Khairi shall be appointed Director General of the General Directorate of Sunni Affairs at the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs. Article (II)Abduljaleel Ali Ahmed Al Hayki shall be appointed Director General of the General Directorate of Jaafari Affairs at the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs. Article (III)The Minister of Justice, Islamic…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (40) of 2026, appointing directors at the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf. Article (I) The following shall be appointed as directors at the Sunni Endowments General Directorate of the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs: Abdullah Rashid Abdullah Ali – Director of the Mosques and Religious Facilities Directorate. Ali Abdulrahman Yousif Matar – Director of the Investment and Endowment Affairs Directorate. Article (II) The following shall be appointed…

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development has launched the “Knowledge for Fun 2026” initiative, to be held throughout August as part of its summer programme for children and youth aged 7 to 18. The initiative aims to develop participants’ knowledge and creative skills through interactive educational activities and experiential learning, helping them make productive use of the summer break while strengthening citizenship, national identity and social responsibility. Inas Mohammed Al Majed, Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development at the ministry, said the initiative forms part of the ministry’s efforts to provide high-quality summer programmes through practical learning experiences and partnerships…

Manama : Ebrahim bin Hasan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, inaugurated the first phase of the North Isa Town Interchange Project, opening the flyover to traffic. The project is one of the strategic infrastructure projects overseen by the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, chaired by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister. It aims to enhance the efficiency of Bahrain’s road network, improve traffic flow, and strengthen connectivity between several key areas, including Riffa, A’ali, Sanad, Salmabad and Isa Town. Minister Al Hawaj said the opening of the flyover marks a key milestone in the project’s…