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Manama : National accounts estimates issued by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), revealed that Bahrain’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.7% and 3.0% at constant and current prices respectively in early 2025 compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the national accounts estimates, the growth is attributed to an increase in oil and non-oil activities. The oil activities recorded a 5.3% increase at constant prices and 4.6% at current prices, while the non-oil activities grew by 2.2% and 2.8% at constant and current prices, respectively. Accommodation and food services activities are among the most…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order (26) of 2025 appointing members of the Council of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human Rights. Article I The following shall be appointed as members of the Council of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human Rights: First: Full-time members: 1. Ali Ahmed Alderazi 2. Dr. Malallah Jaffar Al Hammadi 3. Mohammed Jumaa Fazea 4. Maha Saleh Al Shehab Second: Part-time members: 1. Dr. Hamad Ibrahim Al Abdullah 2. Daniel Mark Cohen 3. Rawdha Salman Al Aradi 4. Shaikha Hamdi Al Sheiba 5. Dr. Shaima Abdullah…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (53) of 2025 appointing a director at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, based on a proposal by the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. Article (I) Amani Khamees Mohammed Al Doseri shall be appointed as Director of the Acquisition and Compensation Directorate at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, succeeding Yusuf Mohamed Juma Al Qassab. Article (II) The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall come into effect upon its…

Manama : Youth City 2030 celebrated International Youth Day, held under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, in the presence of Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and several officials. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, expressed pride in the contributions of Bahraini youth, which reflect their awareness, ambition, and creativity. She noted that the celebration embodies appreciation for their determination and innovation, and confidence in their role in building the Kingdom’s future. The event underscored Bahrain’s commitment to…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), emphasised that youth are the nation’s real asset and a key driver of progress, with their energy and creativity. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed pride in the young people of Bahrain and their achievements, made possible through the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and…

Jakarta : His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia received Her Excellency President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru. The visit aims to deepen Peru’s ties with Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, after the two nations concluded negotiations, which began in May on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement or CEPA. HE President Subianto hosted HE President Boluarte at a ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta before the two leaders led a closed-door bilateral meeting. The two leaders are expected to witness the signing of the CEPA, which could be a major booster to bilateral trade, said…

Manama : On the occasion of International Youth Day, celebrated this year under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed  that the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the solid foundation on which efforts to empower Bahraini youth are based, and reflects His Majesty’s firm belief in their vital role in the nation’s present and future. His Highness noted the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,089 inspection campaigns and visits from August 3-9, which resulted in the detention of 10 violating and irregular workers, while 130 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, particularly the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority noted that 1,076 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 13 joint inspection campaigns,…

Manama : Marking International Youth Day, observed on August 12, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for Human Rights, expressed pride in youths’ role as part of Team Bahrain and their constructive contribution to achievements in development, human rights, and diplomacy, guided by principles of sustainability, justice, and competitiveness. This aligns with the National Human Rights Plan (2022–2026), the National Youth Strategy, and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. Dr. Al Zayani commended the achievements of Bahraini youth as active partners in advancing comprehensive and sustainable development, under the patronage of His…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, brokered by the United States under the leadership of His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain’s hope that the agreement would contribute to enhancing cooperation between the two countries, bringing prosperity, sustainable peace, and mutual benefit to their peoples and to all peoples of the Caucasus region.