Author: News Desk

Manama : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the selection of 15 employees from across government entities as part of the 11th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the following candidates were selected: 1. Bayan Abduljalil AlAjaimi – Ministry of Health. 2. Jassim Ahmed Alateya – Electricity and Water Authority. 3. Hanin Aref Marsal – Ministry of Industry and Commerce. 4. Sara Ebrahim Abbas – Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. 5. Sara Mohamed Ghuloom – Government Hospitals. 6. Salman Isa AlMannai – Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. 7. Salman Mohamed AlJawder – Ministry of Interior.…

Munich : Munich Airport suspended air operations for the second consecutive night after drones were detected in the airspace, leading to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights. Airport authorities said that passenger safety remains the top priority, adding that beds, drinks, and light meals were provided to affected travellers.

Sydney : The Bahrain Space Agency participated in the fourth meeting of the heads of space agencies of the Artemis Accords member states, held on the sidelines of the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia. This year’s meeting included extensive discussions on the key directions of the Artemis partnership, as well as a wide ranging workshop reviewing the work of the main task forces since the third meeting. Participants also reviewed the outcomes and recommendations of the workshop held in Dubai earlier this year and discussed means to further strengthen cooperation among member countries. The agency was represented at…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Yemeni Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. The meeting discussed relations and means to enhance cooperation between the two countries, in addition to a number of issues of common interest. The Yemeni Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, wishing the UAE continued progress and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed relayed his greetings to HE President Al Alimi, wishing Yemen stability.

Berlin : Munich airport reopened on Friday morning after being closed overnight due to drone sightings. Flights had been halted after drone sightings on Thursday evening, leading to the cancellation of dozens of flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers.

Los Angeles : A large fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s tab El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday, disrupting supply in California’s isolated energy market. Chevron’s second-biggest refinery in the United States, the El Segundo facility supplies a fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in southern California. No injuries were reported and all workers at the refinery were accounted for, Chevron spokesperson Allison Cook said in an email. Media said the blaze had been contained, though it was still burning early on Friday. It was not immediately clear what caused…

Tbilisi : The Bahrain national mixed martial arts (MMA) team won three gold medals at the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, held as part of the fifth edition of BRAVE International Combat Week “Georgia 2025.” Arsen Suleymanov won the Junior 93kg category, Gimbat Magomedov won the Senior 79.4kg division, and Ghazi Gaziev won the Senior 88.4kg category, placing the Kingdom at the forefront of Arab nations in the global competition. Mohamed Qambar, President of the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation, expressed pride in the achievement, noting that it extends the Kingdom’s success in international sporting events. He highlighted the support…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (62) of 2025 appointing representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Board of Directors of the Qatar–Bahrain Causeway Foundation, based on the proposal of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and following the approval of the Cabinet. The edict stipulates the appointment of the following officials as members of the Board: 1. Yousef Abdullah Hamood, Undersecretary for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. 2. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat, Chief Executive of the…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the relaunch of its direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, marking a move that reflects the depth of the longstanding friendship and strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America. This milestone event highlights the commitment of both countries to strengthening ties and strategic partnership, opening up new horizons for developing relations in various commercial, cultural, and tourism sectors. It also reinforces Gulf Air’s position as a key player in connecting Bahrain…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (61) of 2025 appointing directors at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), based on the proposal of the Authority’s Board of Directors. The edict stipulates the following: Article I The following appointments have been made at the Education and Training Quality Authority: 1. Dr. Shaikha Lubna bint Ali bin Abdullah Al Khalifa as Director of the Directorate of Higher Education and Vocational Training Performance Review. 2. Naila Mohammed Thamer Al Kaabi as Director of the School and Kindergarten Performance…