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Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced a major closing celebration for the Celebrate Bahrain Season 2025, featuring large-scale fireworks and the biggest drone show ever staged in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The celebrations will begin at midnight on New Year’s Eve and will be held simultaneously at eight key locations across the country’s main tourist areas. The displays will take place at The Avenues, Seef District, Bahrain Harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Marassi Bahrain, Bahrain Bay Beach, Bahrain World Trade Center, and the area between Shaikh Hamad Bridge and Shaikh Isa bin Salman Bridge in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (75) of 2025 appointing Deputy Chief Executive Officers at the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates that: 1. Abdulrahman Abdulla Jassim Al Thawadi, Director of the Economic Policies Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, shall be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Insurance Affairs at the SIO. 2. Mohamed Abdulhakeem Ahmed Abdulmalek, Director of the Central Procurement Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and National…

Manama : In line with the Royal Directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflecting his vision for comprehensive development with citizens at its core, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today ordered the Ministry of Social Development to increase financial support for low-income families through the cost-of-living allowance, effective from January 2026. This decision aligns with His Royal Highness’s commitment to develop social services and strengthen welfare programmes for low-income households, in line with the government’s workstreams priorities to enhance living standards and support citizens. The Ministry…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, expressed his appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the order issued by HRH to increase financial support for low-income families through the cost-of-living allowance. The minister said that the order reflects HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s keenness to implement the vision of His Majesty the King, which places citizens at the centre of development and prioritises their welfare and living standards. Al Alawi noted that the…

Manama : The Street Cricket League (SCL) was officially unveiled at a gala dinner held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel, setting the tone for a bold, future-facing cricket property rooted in community participation and global standards. The evening brought together leading sports figures and stakeholders from the sports and investment sectors, reflecting the ambition behind the initiative. Addressing the gathering, Khalil Alqaheri, Founder of the Street Cricket League, outlined a distinctive vision for SCL as a first-of-its-kind tournament designed for non-professional players while operating under internationally benchmarked tournament protocols. He emphasized the league’s deployment of advanced technology and modern systems…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, attended the Royal Guard Commander’s Parade as part of ongoing monitoring of readiness and discipline levels. The parade was held at the Square of the Fallen Serviceman Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi at Al Rawdha Camp, where the Royal Guard Commander’s Parade is held twice a year as part of comprehensive follow-up plans. The parade was attended by Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Operations, Major General Hamad Khalifa Al Noaimi,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), today issued Edict (2) of 2025 on the reconstitution of the Follow-up Committee for the Implementation of the Sports City Project. Article (I) The Follow-up Committee for the Implementation of the Sports City Project shall be reconstituted, chaired by the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, with membership of: 1- Minister of Finance and National Economy 2- Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports 3- Minister of Works 4- Minister of…

Manama : Rana Faqihi, CEO of the National Bureau for Revenue, affirmed that the initiatives approved by the Cabinet, which is chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will contribute to strengthening ongoing efforts to ensure Bahraini nationals are the preferred choice for employment through incentives favoring Bahraini employment. Faqihi explained that the draft corporate income tax law, which will be referred to the legislative authority, proposes a 10% tax on the profits of local companies with annual revenues exceeding one million Bahraini dinars or net annual profits exceeding 200,000…

Manama : In a press conference held at Gudaibiya Palace, the Government today announced a package of Cabinet-approved measures to curb government spending, raise new revenues and protect key subsidies for citizens, following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Central to the announcement, the Cabinet confirmed that electricity and water prices will remain unchanged for the first and second tariff bands for citizens’ main homes, including extended families. Plans to redesign household utility support were put on hold for further study, while price changes for other user categories will take…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce underscored its commitment to overseeing the implementation of Cabinet decisions related to a package of initiatives aimed at improving the financial situation and ensuring the continuity of support provided to citizens. These initiatives include adjusting natural gas prices for companies and factories, developing the mechanism for setting fuel prices, and other government measures supporting economic development. The Ministry noted that its Inspection Directorate will intensify monitoring efforts through comprehensive work plans and expanded inspection campaigns and visits across Bahrain’s markets and regions, with particular focus on sectors linked to the basic needs…