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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired a meeting to review the latest developments on the National Afforestation Plan and the Bahrain Mangroves initiative, at Riffa Palace. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the importance of implementing plans which support environmental conservation and sustainability efforts to achieve the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. His Highness affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable development to ensure progress incorporates environmental conservation and consideration.…

Malta : Europe’s asylum landscape underwent a series of significant shifts in the first half of 2025. By the end of June, EU+ countries received 399 000 asylum applications, a 23% decrease year-over-year.  A two-thirds drop in Syrian applications meant that Germany was no longer the main receiving EU+ country, with both France and Spain receiving more applications.  A majority of applications continued to be lodged by citizenships with low recognition rates in the EU+. The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published its Mid-Year Review of the Latest Asylum Trends, paired with detailed analysis of the main…

Manama :  The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 871 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of August 31 to September 6, which resulted in the detention of 16 violating and irregular workers, while 54 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 860 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-Law (39) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Decree-Law (21) of 2013 on the Organisation of Public Fundraising, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister and ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this decree-law, which shall come into effect the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held at Sakhir Palace.His Majesty expressed appreciation for the government’s efforts led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. His Majesty commended His Royal Highness’s ongoing commitment to advancing development in the Kingdom. His Majesty highlighted the progress across various tracks of national action, stressing the importance of continuing development and enhancement of efficiency in the implementation of plans and projects. His Majesty also emphasised the importance of ensuring the sustainability of achievements that fulfill the…

Manama : Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), issued Decision (8) of 2025 establishing the Women in Sports Committee.The committee will be chaired by Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, member of the SCW, and will include experts and specialists from the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), the General Sports Authority (GSA), the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Ministry of Health,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (58) of 2025, amending Article l of Decree (50) of 2020 on the Establishment and Formation of the Committee for Combating Extremism, Terrorism Financing, and Money Laundering, based on the proposal of the Minister of Interior and following the approval of the Cabinet. The Minister of Interior shall implement this decree, which shall come into effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : For the third consecutive year, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) supports Fintech Forward 2025 (FF25), reinforcing its role in shaping the future of finance.  The region’s leading Fintech forum will be held on October 8-9 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB). FF25 brings together key industry leaders to address the most critical topics in fintech. The forum’s dialogues are designed to deepen understanding of the sector’s rapid evolution and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional financial service innovator. Khaled Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), said that previous editions of the event strengthened Bahrain’s position…

Manama : The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) announced the opening of registration for programmers, scientists, designers, storytellers, technicians, entrepreneurs, artists, space enthusiasts and students of all ages and nationalities to take part in the eighth edition of the International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon. This annual international competition is organised by the BSA under the supervision of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in cooperation with the Bahrain Society of Engineers. It will take place at the University of Bahrain campus in Sakhir and the Bahrain Polytechnic campus in Isa Town, from October 4-5. Those wishing to register…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (56) of 2025, appointing a Deputy Chief Executive of the Executive Office of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), following Cabinet approval. Article I His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa shall be appointed Deputy Chief Executive of the Executive Office of the Supreme Council for Environment at the rank of Assistant Undersecretary, succeeding Shaikh Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. Article II The President of the Supreme Council for Environment shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall come into effect on…