Author: News Desk

Manila : One person was killed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes. With sustained winds of 150 kph and gusts of up to 205 kph when it landed early on Tuesday, Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, is forecast to move across the Visayas islands region and out over the South China Sea by Wednesday. Tens of thousands of residents were evacuated across the Visayas region, including parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao, and one person…

Manama : Coffee enthusiasts and professionals from around the world will gather in Manama as Bahrain hosts the inaugural Bahrain Coffee Festival 2025, set to take place from 9 to 13 December at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Organised by DXB LIVE in collaboration with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the festival marks the Kingdom’s first major event dedicated to celebrating coffee culture and craftsmanship. Bringing together local and international experts, brands and aficionados, the festival will showcase the creativity, innovation and artistry that define…

Manama, Nov. 4 (BNA): Bahrain claimed third place overall in the 6th West Asian Bodybuilding Championship, organized by the Bahrain Bodybuilding Federation (BBF) with the participation of 230 athletes representing seven countries. The United Arab Emirates secured first place, while Oman came second. Bahrain’s athletes earned an impressive total of 24 medals, including 12 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. Gold medals were won by: Mohammed Abduljaleel (Master Physique and Physique 179cm), Khalid Al Saeedi (Physique 176cm and Overall Champion), Abdulrahman Al Bastaki (Physique 182cm), Ahmed Hubail (Classic Physique 180cm and Overall Champion), Abdullah Al Burshaid (Classic Bodybuilding 168cm), Ali…

Manama :  Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced that Al Shaya Group added 13 job vacancies for Bahraini citizens to the National Employment Platform. The initiative follows the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered job seeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth. The minister affirmed continued cooperation between the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and private sector institutions to…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (68) of 2025, appointing a Director at the Electricity and Water Authority, based on a proposal by the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs. Article (I) Fatima Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Khan is appointed as Director of the Communications Directorate at the Electricity and Water Authority. Article (II) The Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs shall implement the provisions of this Edict and shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (69) of 2025 appointing a director at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, based on a proposal by the Minister of Industry and Commerce. Article (I) Hashim Shubbar Hilal Al Wadaei shall be appointed Director of the Business Services Directorate at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Article (II) The Minister of Industry and Commerce shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.

Beijing : China launched a new remote sensing satellite from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan. The Yaogan-46 satellite was launched at 11:47 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket, Xinhua reported. It has entered the preset orbit successfully. It will be primarily used in disaster prevention and relief, land resource surveys, hydrology, meteorology, and other related fields. The launch was the 605th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

Manama : Blue Aster Capital B.S.C., a Bahrain-based investment business firm licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, today announced the launch of the SP Realty Fund Protected Cell, a Bahrain-domiciled, closed-ended Exempt Collective Investment Undertaking (CIU) with an initial target size of AED 150 million. The Fund was announced during the Gateway Gulf Forum 2025, hosted by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of the Kingdom of Bahrain on November 2-3. The SP Realty Fund aims to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted income and capital appreciation opportunities to accredited investors through participation in strategically located real estate development projects in Dubai. The…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)Development Council, has announced the launch of the SME Fund following the signing of strategic partnership agreements between Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), and Al Salam Bank. The announcement was made during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in the presence of senior officials and representatives from government entities and the banking sector.Commenting on the occasion, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, highlighted that the launch of the…

Manama : Sarah Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to establishing itself as a leading destination for luxury and sustainable tourism. She highlighted the Authority’s efforts, in collaboration with public and private partners, to balance modern tourism infrastructure and experiences with the preservation of the kingdom’s unique cultural and natural identity. This came during her participation at the third edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, held under the theme “Rethinking Global Investment for New Trade Dynamics,” organised by the Economic Development Board (EDB). Buhiji participated in a panel discussion…