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Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, affirmed that 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, the Kingdom continues to strengthen its regional and international presence through a developmental and humanitarian approach that reflects the authentic values of Bahraini society and reinforces its pioneering role in philanthropy and sustainable humanitarian work. Marking World Humanitarian Day, the minister highlighted the prominent humanitarian contributions of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), chaired by His Highness…

Manama :  The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,112 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 10 to 16 August 2025, which resulted in the detention of 6 violating and irregular workers, while 103 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority pointed out that 1,100 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : Spring Venture Services has launched Cohort 9 of “Raise:  The Art of Fundraising” supported by The Labour Fund (Tamkeen).  The programme is  a two-week intensive bootcamp designed to equip Bahraini startup founders with the skills and knowledge needed to secure investment and scale their businesses. “Raise” Programme prepares Bahraini startups to pitch at the ongoing StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series. The programme is facilitated by Spring Venture Services, and global venture capital firm Salica Investments, empowering founders with tailored, hands-on mentorship in pitching, and business modeling, alongside access to MENA’s leading investors to equip them with the tools and…

London : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, won the Rushford Endurance 120 km race held in the United Kingdom. The race was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid…

Villanueva de la Sierra : Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of “unfavourable conditions” to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London. Firefighters have been battling to put out blazes across Southern Europe in one of the worst summers for wildfires in 20 years. A nearly two-week heatwave and southerly winds were worsening the situation in Spain. Spain’s national weather agency AEMET warned of extreme fire risk in the north and west of the country, as temperatures are expected…

Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit on Friday, August 15, 2025. The event was held at the Isa Town Campus in the presence of ISB Honorary Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon. Assistant Secretary & Hon. Member-Academics Ranjini Mohan, Hon. EC Member- Projects & Maintenance Mithun Mohan, Hon. EC Member-Transport Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Junior Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, as well as parents and staff from both campuses. The celebration commenced with the unfurling of the Indian national flag by Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, followed by the singing of the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (50) of 2025, restructuring the Board of Trustees of the National Archives Centre, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the decree, the Board of Trustees of the National Archives Centre shall be formed under the chairmanship of the Public Affairs Minister at the Royal Court, with the membership of: 1- Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Deputy Chairman. 2- Minister of Social Development. 3- Representative of the Royal Archives Centre. 4- Chairman of the National Archives Centre. 5- Assistant…

Manama : Bahraini international referee Yaqoob Al Thawadi has been selected to officiate at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Chile, a key qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. The championship will determine qualifiers for the upcoming Paralympics, underscoring the significance of Al Thawadi’s role in this major event.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (52) of 2025, appointing a Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the General Sports Authority, based on a proposal by the President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I Dana Mohammed Ahmed Mudhafar, Deputy CEO for Facilities and Projects at the General Sports Authority, shall be appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the General Sports Authority. Article II The President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall come…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day.