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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receives His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, upon his arrival in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the visit, His Majesty and HE the Egyptian President will hold talks discussing the close relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; Their Highnesses the sons of His Majesty the King; and a number of ministers were also present to receive HE the Egyptian President.

Brussels : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council, chaired the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) delegation at the Third GCC–EU High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation. The forum brought together representatives of the GCC member states, EU foreign ministers and their representatives. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission chaired the European side. The forum was also attended by Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, and Luigi Di Maio,…

Abu Dhabi :  The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the two national oil tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in the death of one crew member aboard the Mombasa, an Indian national, and injuries to eight others, including four who sustained serious injuries. The injured comprise six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The attack also caused material damage to both tankers due to fires that broke out on board.…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, joined Youth City 2030 as a partner, reinforcing cooperation between the public and private sectors in supporting youth initiatives. The programme is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in cooperation with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The partnership aims to enrich participants’ experience through a range of interactive programmes and activities that provide insight into the aviation sector and the career and technical opportunities it offers as one of the Kingdom’s key economic sectors. As part of the partnership, Gulf Air will offer participants hands-on training using a…

Manama : The Chief of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court has handed down judgments in two separate espionage cases involving a hostile foreign state, sentencing three defendants to life imprisonment for collaborating with the terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and individuals acting on its behalf in support of hostile and terrorist activities targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items. In the first case, investigations by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science found that the first defendant, a fugitive wanted by the security authorities and…

Manama :  The Chief of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court has sentenced ten defendants in two separate cases involving violence and sabotage linked to the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain in March.  The defendants received prison sentences of up to five years, while the court also ordered the confiscation of seized items. According to the Public Prosecution, the cases originated from reports submitted by the Ministry of Interior’s relevant security authority after the defendants were apprehended in the act at two separate locations for their involvement in violent and destructive acts carried out…

Manama : As part of government efforts to enhance the quality of services and re-engineer services, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) developed its appeal service for foreign worker absence notifications into a digital service, enabling foreign workers to submit an appeal within 11 working days of the notification being filed. The enhanced service has reduced the number of administrative approvals required to complete the process by 25%, unified service information across all channels, and improved efficiency by providing a simpler and clearer user experience. Applications are processed within three working days. Ahmed Ebrahim Al Aradi, Deputy Chief Executive for…

New York : Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), participated in the opening of the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)). Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, was present. Minister Al Khulaif delivered the Kingdom of Bahrain’s statement during the General Debate segment of the forum, held under the theme: “Delivering Better: Accelerating Urgent and Transformative Action to Achieve the SDGs by 2030”. The statement reaffirmed the Kingdom of…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through unlawful missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that, with firm resolve and a high state of combat readiness, the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on the morning of Monday, July 13. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units remain at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness to protect the Kingdom. It urged the public to…

Manama : Bahrain and Kuwait Bank (BBK) renewed its partnership with Youth City 2030, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in cooperation with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), reaffirming its support for developing Bahraini youth capabilities and enhancing their contribution to national development. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the continued partnership with BBK reflects the importance of cooperation with leading national institutions in supporting Youth City 2030 programmes and expanding their developmental impact. She said the partnership has enriched the initiative’s programmes over the years by helping develop young talent, strengthen skills and prepare participants for…