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Manama: Al Hilal Premier Hospital has achieved a historic milestone after being awarded the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery accreditation by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA, officially becoming the only hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain to hold this prestigious international accreditation.The accreditation was formally received by Dr. Sharath Chandran, CEO of Al Hilal Healthcare Group, alongside Dr. Amer Alderazi, Consultant – General Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) and Group Head of Medical Services at Al Hilal Healthcare Group, during an official accreditation ceremony attended by Dr. Neil Hutcher, Chief Medical Officer of SRC, and Dr. Daniela Casagrande,…

Manama : Bharathi Association, a registered association functioning under the Ministry of Social Affairs has geared up for their annual event Pongal.  Pongal is also referred to as Tamizhar thirunal (“the festival of Tamil people”) and is one of the major festivals celebrated by the Tamil people across various religions. It is observed by the Tamil diaspora in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and worldwide. Preparations have begun in full swing for the Pongal festival scheduled to take place on January 16, 2026, Friday at the Indian club as a whole day event. The release of the Appeal Form was…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) announced the schedule for its fireworks displays on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne and the accompanying national events. The spectacular fireworks will take place on Tuesday at 7pm, with free access for all. Parking will be available at the circuit for those wishing to attend the largest fireworks display of the year. BIC welcomes the public to join this highly anticipated display and celebrate this important occasion. Attendees are advised to arrive as early as…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that investing in Bahraini citizens and offering opportunities is fundamental to achieving national success, emphasising that building national capabilities remains a top priority in enhancing competitiveness and advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness commended the dedication of the Bahraini government workforce, highlighting their role in strengthening government…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued Decree (70) of 2025, regarding a ministerial reorganisation, based on a proposal submitted by the Prime Minister. Article (I) Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, shall be referred to retirement. Article (II) Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf shall be appointed Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs. Article (III) The Prime Minister shall implement the provision of this decree, which shall come into effect from its issuance and published in the Official Gazette.

London : The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the United Kingdom hosted a reception on the occassion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne and the accompanying national events. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, alongside Theresa May, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Ben Wallace, former Secretary of State for Defence; Priti Patel, former Home Secretary and Shadow Foreign Secretary; Afzal Khan, former Shadow Justice Minister and Chair of the Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced that construction work on the third phase of the East Sitra Social Housing Project has reached 23% completion. Infrastructure works stand at 29%, while 16% of the 1,269 housing units have been built. The minister said the progress reflects adherence to the project’s timeline, with allocation procedures for eligible beneficiaries scheduled to begin in 2026. She noted that the third phase, implemented in partnership with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), includes housing construction and full infrastructure services such as main and internal roads, sewage and rainwater…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of Bahrain Police Day, observed annually on December 14. The Finance Minister emphasised the national role of the police in maintaining the security and stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He expressed pride in their dedicated efforts, which support the country’s comprehensive development. He also highlighted the significant achievements of Bahrain Police in safeguarding security…

Manama : The Interior Ministry’s show jumping team won first place in the Grand Prix of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) Showjumping Championship. The event, organised by BREEF, was held at the Military Sports Union arena. Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, the team’s supervisor, extended his highest congratulations to His Excellency Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. He also commended the support and close follow-up of the Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, to all sports teams during their participation in local, regional and international championships, which has contributed to achieving outstanding…

Manama : The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), in cooperation with the Royal Academy of Police (RAP), celebrated the winning participant teams from public and private university students who won the 2025 AI GameDay Challenge. The event was organised in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with support from stc Bahrain. The challenge is in line with efforts by the iGA to advance digital innovation, build AI and cloud computing talent, and prepare future generations with knowledge and hands-on skills. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the iGA; Major General Fawaz Hasan…