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Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, honoured the winners of the ‘Frames & Wheels’ photography competition, held as part of Youth City 2030, commending the support provided by Al Zayani Investments Group. The ceremony was attended by Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani, Vice Chairman of Al Zayani Investments Group, and Reem Zayed Al Zayani, the group’s Corporate Communications and Environmental and Social Sustainability Director. The minister highlighted the role of specialised competitions at Youth City 2030 in discovering Bahraini youth talent and developing their creative and media skills. She stressed the importance of providing practical opportunities that…

Manama : The Royal Court has announced that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will receive His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, upon his arrival in Bahrain tomorrow on an official visit. During the visit, HE the French President will hold talks with His Majesty the King, focusing on the strong bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the latest regional and international developments. The Royal Court welcomed HE President Macron and his accompanying delegation, wishing him a pleasant stay in Bahrain.

Manama : The Government Hospitals have announced the adoption of an updated price list for healthcare services provided to residents covered by the National Health Insurance Programme for Residents, as part of the phased introduction of the programme and the implementation of its operational requirements. Government Hospitals confirmed that the updated price list applies to healthcare services provided to residents and other groups covered by the programme. It does not apply to domestic workers, residents employed by government entities and their dependants. Healthcare services for Bahraini citizens will remain unchanged. Dr. Mariam Al Jalahma, Government Hospitals CEO, said that the…

Mexico City : Hurricane Trudy gained some strength as it moved toward Mexico’s western coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning it could strengthen a little more overnight ‌before beginning to weaken on Sunday. The US National Hurricane Center said Trudy was about 115 miles (180 km) south-southwest of Manzanillo on Saturday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph), Reuters reported. The hurricane was moving at about 10 mph (17 kph) and was forecast to approach the southwestern and west-central Mexican coast and pass ⁠near the coast overnight into Sunday. Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Matchroom Pool, a leading organiser of professional pool tournaments, to bring the World Nine-ball Championship to Bahrain for the first time, under a multi-year partnership in cooperation with the Bahrain Billiards and Darts Association. The 2027 championship will take place at Exhibition World Bahrain from April 5 to 10. Sarah Ahmed Buhejji, BTEA Chief Executive Officer, said the partnership supports the authority’s efforts to attract major international sporting events, strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading tourism and events destination, and boost tourism and the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, who is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia. Minister Lavrov extended the greetings of His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to His Majesty the King, along with his best wishes for Bahrain and its people to achieve further progress and prosperity under His Majesty’s leadership. His Majesty also extended greetings and best wishes to HE President Putin and the Russian…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Éric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty the King welcomed the French Ambassador and reviewed aspects of cooperation and joint action between the two countries, as well as ways to develop them. His Majesty commended the Ambassador’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Bahraini-French ties. His Majesty the King commended the longstanding relations between Bahrain and France and their mutual commitment to strengthening and developing them in all areas. His Majesty also commended the efforts of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, has issued Edict (53) of 2026 extending the terms of municipal councils in view of the necessity arising from the current circumstances and their resulting effects.  The edict stipulates that the terms of the current municipal councils shall be extended until the end of the extended term of the sixth legislative term of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. All relevant parties, each within their respective capacity, shall implement the provisions of the edict, which shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official…

Manama : Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, arrived in Bahrain on Saturday to participate in the ninth GCC–Russia Strategic Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. He was received at Bahrain International Airport by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Alexey Skosyrev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bahrain; and a number of Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials.

Manama : The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has approved Wegovy (semaglutide) pills, an oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity, in Bahrain, reflecting the authority’s commitment and that of the national healthcare system to keeping pace with the latest therapeutic advances and providing patients with access to advanced treatment options. The NHRA said the approval forms part of its efforts to enhance the regulatory framework for pharmaceutical services and keep pace with medical and therapeutic developments, thereby improving the quality of healthcare services and supporting the continued development of Bahrain’s healthcare sector. It also ensures access to modern treatments in accordance…