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Tokyo : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan, the two nations announced the ambitious elevation of their bilateral relations from a Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership. This significant announcement was made during the meeting held today in the capital, Tokyo, between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and His Excellency Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan. The upgrade in relations reflects the progress achieved under all existing agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between the Kingdom of Bahrain…

Osaka : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, held under his patronage, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. His Royal Highness noted the importance of World Expo, which has historically served as the leading international platform for enhancing global cooperation across key sectors and for promoting sustainable innovation and development. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad outlined the exhibition’s role in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering international cooperation to work towards achieving them. His Royal Highness affirmed…

Tunis : Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), recently participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities’ Governors, held on September 17 in the Republic of Tunisia. The annual meeting was hosted by the Central Bank of Tunisia and accompanied a high-level roundtable on September 18, titled “Rethinking Monetary and Financial Sector Policies Amid Heightened Uncertainty.” The meeting brought together governors of Arab central banks and monetary authorities to discuss critical issues shaping the regional and global economic landscape. The agenda covered a range of topics, including the resilience…

Osaka : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan, a delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) hosted a series of high-level meetings and business forums. The strategic programme aimed to highlight Bahrain’s competitive advantages and investment opportunities, strengthening the economic cooperation between the two nations. In partnership with Nikkei, the EDB hosted the Bahrain–Japan Investment Forum in Tokyo. The event highlighted the Kingdom’s evolving investment landscape and future economic vision to over 120 senior Japanese business leaders from across key…

Manama : The official visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan comes as an extension of the longstanding ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan, and seeks to open new avenues that advance their strategic partnership across various domains. It reflects the mutual commitment of both countries to enhance bilateral relations in line with shared aspirations for the future. The visit carries increasing importance due to its timing and wide-ranging significance. It reflects Bahrain’s approach and foreign policy under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin…

Uttarakhand : Landslides and heavy rain in India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, with 16 missing, Indian media reported on Wednesday. Visuals showed muddy water gushing through the town of Sahastradhara in the district of Dehradun on Tuesday, leaving destroyed shops, roads and houses, as people cowered behind walls. On Tuesday, officials retrieved 13 bodies from Dehradun and one each from the districts of Pithoragarh and Nainital, the Indian Express newspaper said. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. In August, surging floodwater and a torrent of…

Dubai : The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia launched a new phase of their knowledge partnership to exchange expertise and share best practices in government development. The partnership was marked through the Government Knowledge Exchange Forum held in Jakarta, where the Executive Leaders Programme and the “10 Million Indonesian Coders” initiative were officially announced. As part of the forum, the UAE and Indonesia launched the “10 Million Indonesian Coders” initiative, a leading initiative within the strategic partnership between the two countries. The initiative seeks to empower Indonesian youth with essential digital and coding skills for the…

Manama : Khalid Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, today announced the appointment of Martin Gauss as Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, effective November 4, 2025. He also confirmed the departure of Dr. Jeffrey Goh from his position as Group CEO. Taqi highlighted his distinguished career in airline leadership and his extensive experience in transformation programmes, fleet modernisation, and sustainable growth. He expressed confidence in Martin’s ability to advance the national carrier, enhance competitiveness, strengthen corporate culture, expand the global network, and improve operational performance, thereby further solidifying Gulf Air’s position as a proud representative of the Kingdom of…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced that the e-portal system for the registration and licensing of small vessels, along with its accompanying services, has made a significant contribution to digital transformation since its launch in February. Over 10,000 transactions had been completed through the system by early September, with over 53% of all operations now processed via the portal. Bader Hood Al Mahmood, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, highlighted the importance of the e-portal system in supporting efforts to sustainably enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, while contributing to…

Manama : The research team at the Royal University for Women (RUW) underscored that the results of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) – Bahrain report, along with the Women’s Entrepreneurship special report, represent a significant national achievement. These reports position the Kingdom of Bahrain among the world’s leading countries in fostering a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurial initiative, highlighting the Kingdom’s advanced standing both regionally and internationally in the field of entrepreneurship. In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the RUW research team said that the reports provide a strategic platform to showcase the role of Bahraini women…