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Abu Dhabi : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The meeting reviewed the latest regional developments and issues of mutual interest. His Majesty expressed his pleasure at meeting the UAE leadership, noting that such meetings reflect the deep longstanding and historical ties between the two countries, underpinned by strong bonds, steadfast positions and continued support extended by the UAE to Bahrain and its people. HM…

Manama : The Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) held its second regular meeting of 2026, chaired by Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, was present. The board reviewed key developments in the tourism sector, as well as performance indicators achieved during the first quarter of 2026. It also examined plans to accelerate the sector’s growth, including expanding cooperation and enhancing coordination with the private sector to strengthen resilience and sustainability. The meeting further reviewed the upcoming events calendar,…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, is hosting the fifth and final round of the 2025/2026 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, the region’s most popular drag racing series, which runs until Friday, May 1. This highly competitive series stages its much-anticipated season finale in Sakhir, bringing to a close another exciting campaign that has featured intense action along BIC’s quarter-mile drag strip, part of the NHRA Worldwide Network of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The round is set to determine the new national champions in drag racing, with each winner receiving the…

Pula : A new chapter in European mixed martial arts is about to unfold as BRAVE Combat Federation prepares to make its long-awaited debut in Croatia on September 5. The organisation’s latest venture will see it take over the legendary Pula Arena, blending the intensity of modern combat with a venue steeped in centuries of history. BRAVE CF President Mohammed Shahid emphasised the magnitude of the moment, framing the event as both a milestone and a shared cultural experience. “Bringing BRAVE CF to Pula Arena is a tremendous honour,” he said. “This ancient amphitheater has stood the test of time,…

Manama : The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, is taking the necessary measures to pay April salaries for Bahraini employees insured in private sector establishments, said, Sahar Rashed Al Mannai, SIO Chief Executive Officer. This comes following the approval by the legislative authority of a law amending Decree-Law No. (78) of 2006 on unemployment insurance, in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the payment of these salaries from the Unemployment Insurance Fund, in support of the private sector, preservation…

Manama :  Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, affirmed that the Ministry of Labour continues its efforts to foster a safe working environment by reducing occupational risks and strengthening prevention systems across workplaces.  He highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to developing labour legislation in line with international best practices and to consolidating occupational safety and health standards, towards a safer and more sustainable work environment. Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, observed annually on April 28, the Minister noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain attaches growing importance to raising workers’ awareness…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Capital Governor, received Shazryll Zahiran, Ambassador of Malaysia to Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid bin Humood commended the bilateral ties between Bahrain and Malaysia and their continued development. He emphasised the importance of strengthening coordination and joint efforts to serve the shared interests of the two countries. For his part, the ambassador expressed his country’s pride in its longstanding ties with the Kingdom and its aspiration to continue strengthening them across various domains.

New Delhi :  Six passengers were injured and ​hospitalised after a ‌Swiss Air flight from Delhi to ​Zurich aborted ​takeoff and was evacuated ⁠on the ​runway at the Indira ​Gandhi International Airport early Sunday. The ​incident occurred when one of ‌the ⁠aircraft’s engines failed and caught fire during the ​takeoff ​roll, ⁠prompting the crew to stop ​the aircraft ​and ⁠initiate an emergency evacuation.

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the availability of an optional deferral of first-quarter fees for all tourism establishments, including hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourism restaurants. The move aims to support business continuity and enhance the flexibility of the tourism sector, in partnership with the private sector, enhancing the competitiveness of the Kingdom as a tourism destination. The BTEA confirmed its continued monitoring of the sector’s needs and the provision of supportive initiatives that contribute to its development, to advance the pace of tourism activity towards its set objectives. It noted that details on…

Abu Dhabi :   His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of the Republic of India. The meeting addressed developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as global energy security.