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Manama : Following the directives of His Royal Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to offer three job opportunities to every registered job seeker before the end of the current year, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, conducted an inspection tour of the Employment Services Centre at the Ministry. Minister Khalaf met with several registered job seekers, listened to their feedback on recruitment procedures, and emphasised that all comments are considered to improve service delivery and facilitate employment processes. The Acting Labour Minister underlined the commitment…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its pride in the thirty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation, inaugurated in 1990. Over the past three decades, these relations have witnessed steady growth, reflecting the strength of the bonds between the two countries. The Ministry affirmed that Bahraini-Russian relations are founded on mutual respect, constructive cooperation and common interests. They have contributed to strengthening cooperation in the political, economic, commercial, health, cultural and tourism fields, in addition to ongoing coordination on regional and international issues…

Manama : The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a landmark framework agreement with Banco BPM S.p.A., one of Italy’s leading joint stock banking institutions, during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to Italy. The agreement formalises a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Italian entities seeking to establish or expand their business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, while enabling Bahraini companies to explore commercial and investment opportunities in Italy. Hala Ali Husain Yateem, Chairperson…

Manama : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Italy, a joint declaration was signed between the Customs Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Customs and Monopolies Agency of the Italian Republic. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening the exchange of expertise and international cooperation in the customs field, supporting the continuous development of customs and logistics operations, and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional hub for trade and logistics services. He…

Manama :The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts the first round of National Race Day this 2025/2026 season on Friday, October 3. The event is set to feature an exciting double-header with the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and Time Attack. Action will be taking place along BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track, and the meeting is being organised and will be run by BIC, in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing Commission, and the Auto X and Drift Commission. Racing is scheduled to be held from 3:20 pm under daylight conditions…

Manama :   His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (61) of 2025 restructuring the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), based on a proposal of the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree defines SIO’s governance, outlines mandates for actuarial, legal, communications, insurance, operations and pensioners’ affairs, repealing the Decree (79) of 2019. The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement the decree, which takes effect from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : For the first time in history, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in collaboration with Oasis Mall Bahrain, hosted a grand Heart Day event under the inspiring theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The event aimed to highlight early heart health issues and raise awareness about the importance of regular heart checkups for people of all ages. In a landmark initiative, the event featured a first-of-its-kind mall walk, bringing together the community for an interactive and educational experience. The event began with an introduction by Radio Mirchi 104.2, who gave special shout-outs to all the event sponsors, including Oasis Mall, Mirchi…

Manama : In implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, emphasised that the Ministry of Labour has begun implementing measures to offer three job opportunities to every registered job seeker before the end of the year, in cooperation with the private sector.  This initiative aims to enhance citizen integration into the labour market, provide diverse options, and ensure rapid fulfillment of their aspirations, strengthening their role as key partners in building a more competitive…

Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) marked its Platinum Jubilee with resounding success as the much-awaited musical concert Star Vsion Presents ‘Mystique Melodies’ featuring the renowned Transcend Band was held on Friday, 26 September 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manama. The event, sponsored by Zain Bahrain and supported by Hikvision and Indomie, drew a large audience and created an enchanting atmosphere with a rich blend of pan-Indian music. The evening witnessed a mesmerising performance by Transcend, a vibrant musical collective acclaimed for its genre-defying repertoire and multilingual versatility. The band captivated the audience with soulful ghazals, stirring Sufi melodies,…

Manama : The official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Italian Republic represents a continuation of the distinguished relations between the two countries and a reinforcement of their strategic paths, based on the longstanding ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Italy, which are built on a long history of understanding, respect, and joint coordination. This visit reflects the attention that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accords to developing partnerships and expanding avenues of cooperation with other states in…