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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to inaugurate The Middle East Oil, Gas and Geosciences Show (MEOS GEO), held under the theme ‘Energy for a prosperous future: Leading a sustainable tomorrow’. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, remains committed to supporting the energy sector, reflecting the Kingdom’s recognition of its…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) will host a four-day cultural programme at Expo 2025 Osaka to celebrate the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, from September 17-20 The celebrations will convey a message to the Expo’s global audience through music and diverse cultural experiences. The official National Day of the Bahrain Pavilion falls on September 18, featuring a full programme of activities beginning at the Pavilion with an Arabic coffee and calligraphy experience, followed by a performance…

Manama : The Head of the Public Prosecution for Financial and Money Laundering Crimes announced that the First High Criminal Court has issued its judgment convicting ten defendants. Sentences range from ten years’ imprisonment to one year, with fines of BD 100,000 imposed on two defendants and BD 500 on the remaining defendants, for charges including submitting false data through the electronic system of the Social Insurance Organisation and the Labour Fund “Tamkeen,” as well as forging documents and using them to unlawfully obtain more than BD 230,000 from the two entities. The case arose following multiple reports received by…

Manama : Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, passports have been renewed for all Bahraini citizens who recently had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked, to enable them to travel freely. The directives reflect His Majesty the King’s commitment to reuniting families and maintaining their cohesion and strong familial bonds.

Manama : Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, passports have been renewed for all Bahraini citizens who recently had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked, to enable them to travel freely. The directives reflect His Majesty the King’s commitment to reuniting families and maintaining their cohesion and strong familial bonds.

Manama : Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Adviser for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince and Board Member and Head of the Financial and Administrative Committee of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP), received Juzer Rupawala, Director of Lulu Group International, at the Court of the Crown Prince. Rupawala donated a cheque to the CPISP, as part of the Group’s ‘Silver’ sponsorship status. Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa expressed appreciation to LuLu Group International for their ongoing support, noting that sponsors play an important role in advancing the Program’s far-reaching objectives. These include providing…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain joined Arab states in marking Arab Meteorology Day, held under the slogan “Meteorology… for human safety and global sustainability.”The Arab Meteorology Day underscores the role of weather services in protecting lives and property through accurate forecasting and early warnings, as well as supporting sustainable development.Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening human safety and environmental sustainability, noting that the ministry is upgrading meteorological systems with advanced satellites, radars, and artificial intelligence, and cooperating on international initiatives such as “Early Warnings for All.”Dr. Shaikh Abdulla…

Manama : The Ministry of Labour announced the end of the implementation period for Ministerial Decision (3) of 2013, amended by Decision (11) of 2025, which prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12 pm to 4 pm. This year, the ban was enforced from June 15 to September 15, 2025.Yousif bin Abdulhussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, said the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to advancing safe and healthy work practices by updating labour legislation in line with international standards. He noted the extension of the midday work ban from two to three months this…

Doha : Representing His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of HM the King, participated today with Their Majesties, Highnesses, and heads of Arab and Islamic states, in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha, to discuss the Israeli attack on Qatari territory. Upon arrival at the summit, HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad was received by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressed the summit with the following statement: In the Name…

Riyadh: The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) participated in the 28th Union of Arab Football Associations General Assembly, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Bahraini delegation was headed by His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the BFA. The assembly oversaw the election of the President and members of the Arab Football Associations Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term. The meeting also included the nomination of candidates from member associations for the judicial bodies and the association’s auxiliary committees. The assembly also launched the calendar for Arab Football Associations competitions for 2026–2029, covering national…