Author: News Desk

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. His Majesty enquired about the situation in Egypt following the recent earthquake, wishing for the safety and wellbeing of the Egyptian people and for Egypt’s continued security and stability. His Majesty reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support during these circumstances. The two leaders also reviewed the close relations between the two countries and discussed means to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of their shared interests and the aspirations…

London : England and Wales recorded their driest July in nearly 190 years, according to provisional data released by the Met Office. The provisional figures showed that England received just 5.6mm of rainfall during July, equivalent to around 8% of the long-term average for the month, breaking the previous record of 13.4mm set in 1911. Wales recorded 7.9mm of rainfall, also around 8% of its long-term average and below the previous record of 22.6mm set in 1911. Across the United Kingdom, July ranked as the third driest since records began in 1868, with rainfall reaching only 35% of the long-term…

Washington : A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds and high temperatures swept across northwest Spokane on Saturday before jumping the Spokane River and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. The Old Trails Fire started around noon, burning brush and grass in an open area, but quickly spread north and east toward residential areas. Cars lined the roads as people fled their homes, and orange and red flames were visible from the highway. The blaze sent a plume of smoke billowing over the region, and as of the evening almost 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) of terrain had…

Manama : Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) announced that bookings are now open for its EWB Culinaire catering and hospitality services, offering bespoke menus tailored to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients. The services include in-house hospitality for events hosted at the venue, off-site catering for banquets and private functions, as well as long-term contract catering solutions.  EWB Culinaire’s menus feature extensive and diverse culinary offerings designed to elevate dining experiences across exhibitions, conventions, corporate events, weddings, gala dinners, and special occasions. The carefully curated offerings reflect EWB’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality through innovative cuisine, premium ingredients,…

Manama : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the end of the registration period for the upcoming 12th edition of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. The programme aims to invest in the national workforce, develop their skills, and strengthen their expertise, in line with the vision and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The programme also contributes to enhancing government performance and supports the Kingdom’s continued comprehensive development. Registration for the 12th edition opened from Wednesday, 1 July 2026 to Saturday, 1 August 2026, and received a strong…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, the Capital Governor, received Stephanie Hallet, Ambassador of the United States of America to Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid bin Humood highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and the United States and their continued growth across various sectors. He also reviewed the Governorate’s community initiatives and upcoming development projects aimed at promoting social responsibility and empowering youth, and encouraging volunteerism.

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is taking part in Youth City 2030 with a mobile housing finance branch at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre from August 2 to 6, operating daily from 9 am to 8 pm. The initiative aims to engage directly with the youth, raise awareness of available housing finance options, and provide guidance on financing and application procedures. Visitors will be able to learn about housing finance programmes, receive information on eligibility and application processes, and have their questions answered by ministry specialists to help them identify the options that best suit their…

Kuwait : Kuwait’s armed forces detected and destroyed hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace since dawn on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence announced. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said the Iranian attack targeted several vital facilities, including a government installation in northern Kuwait and civilian vehicles belonging to a private company on Bubiyan Island, causing material damage from falling debris but no casualties. He said the armed forces remain committed to carrying out their duties with high efficiency and taking all necessary measures to protect the country’s sovereignty, security and stability.

New York : United Nations Secretary General António Guterres warned of hotter weather across the Northern Hemisphere as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies. Guterres said El Niño is strengthening and worsening the effects of heatwaves, wildfires and record sea temperatures, warning that without action to protect people and address the root causes of the climate crisis, the risks will become more severe.

Berlin : A severe storm in eastern Germany killed one person and injured 10 others, including three seriously, while a wildfire in the south spread out of control due to strong winds. Authorities said around 330 emergency personnel were deployed to tackle the wildfire in Bavaria, where difficult terrain and thunderstorms hampered firefighting efforts. Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed, switch off air conditioning and ventilation systems, and monitor local radio for updates.