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Istanbul : Seven people died and 11 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway in southern Türkiye. The accident occurred before dawn on the Adana–Gaziantep highway when the bus struck a trailer truck that had stopped due to a burst tyre.

Manama,: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the University of Bahrain will host the first edition of the “Molhem” Youth Forum on December 10–11 at Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall in Sakhir. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the forum reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting and empowering young people, particularly in digital media and content creation, which has become central to modern communication. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad…

Manama,: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister delegated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs to attend the closing ceremony of the IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain 2025, which was a special edition that highlighted the Kingdom’s advanced position on the global sports map. The closing ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials. His Highness affirmed that the success of this year’s edition is a continuation of the Kingdom’s excellence under the leadership of His…

Doha : The 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025 opened in the State of Qatar under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, with wide official and international participation. The opening ceremony was attended by heads of state and government, leaders of regional and international organisations, and political and academic figures from various countries. During the ceremony, the Amir of Qatar presented the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni in recognition of their contributions to…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cyber Crimes Directorate of the General Directorate for Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security has taken legal action against nine social media accounts found to be in violation of the law. The action followed the monitoring of content aimed at provoking division and hatred among citizens in a manner that threatens civil peace. The Directorate said that reposting such content or supporting it through approving comments can also subject individuals to legal accountability. It underscored the importance of responsible use of social media, raising public awareness, and safeguarding the community from the…

Manama : As part of the fourth meeting of the Bahrain–Saudi Coordination Council, under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to enhance cooperation in procedures, mechanisms, and strategies related to the non-profit sector. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, and on behalf…

London : Professor Marika Patarini Polson, Secretary-General of Bahrain’s International Dispute Resolution Council, spoke at the main conference of “London Arbitration Week 2025”, joining a panel on how shifting geopolitical conditions are reshaping the rule of law and creating new risks and opportunities for alternative dispute resolution. The conference, the headline event of the week, gathered leading international arbitration experts to discuss current trends, challenges and reforms shaping the global dispute-resolution landscape. Professor Polson addressed the impact of geopolitical fragmentation, economic sanctions and pressure on national courts, noting how these factors influence the choice of arbitral seats, enforcement strategies and…

Manama : On the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia with the aim of encouraging direct investment. The MoU was signed by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief…

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning received an award under the Arab Government Excellence Award 2025 for its work on an integrated digital housing services system that streamlines procedures and enhances coordination with government and private entities. The award was presented during a ceremony held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. The award was received on behalf of the ministry by Donia Faisal Sarhan, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information, and Ahmed Abdulla Al Thawadi, Information Technology Director. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of…

Cairo : Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, attended the 2025 Arab Government Excellence Awards in Cairo. Ambassador Zainal said she was proud to see several Bahraini ministries honoured this year, noting that the recognition underscores Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to improve public services, encourage innovation and advance digital transformation. She added that these achievements reflect the country’s wider development drive under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.