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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (1) of 2026 amending Article (219) of Decree-Law (54) of 2002 regarding the Internal Regulation of the Council of Representatives, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The law mandates the General Secretariat of the Council of Representatives to prepare and submit the audited final account within three months of the end of the financial year, sets out the procedures for its review by the Speaker and the Bureau of the Council, allows its referral to the Committee on Financial and…

Manama :  The fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East launched today under the theme “Advancing Alignment, Innovation, and Implementation for Energy and Climate Transformation”.  The event brought together over 500 participants, including ministers, senior officials, business leaders, and experts from across the region and globally.  The event was attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs; Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and…

Manama : As part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyrus, inaugurated the new Cypriot Embassy in Manama. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce and Head of the Honorary Mission, alongside the accompanying delegation. HE the President cut the ribbon, unveiled the commemorative plaque, and toured the embassy facilities. The Bahraini Royal Anthem and the Cypriot National Anthem were then played. Dr. Andreas Eliades, Ambassador of the Republic of…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a reception hosted by Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, to mark the Republic Day of India. Dr. Al Zayani relayed the greetings and congratulations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Republic of India, along with their wishes for continued peace, progress, and prosperity. He also extended congratulations to the Government and people of India and to members…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today inaugurated the Rashid bin Khalifa Art Collection exhibition, which highlights Arabic and Islamic art. His Royal Highness affirmed that the Kingdom’s achievements, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, inspire creative artists and enrich Bahrain’s artistic and cultural landscape. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister outlined the Kingdom’s commitment to encouraging an environment that promotes creativity, while reinforcing national identity and embracing cultural openness. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s advancement across various sectors, particularly in culture and…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, directed the organisation of the second edition of the Al Fursan Sports Tournament during the holy month of Ramadan in 2026, following the positive outcomes of the first edition. His Highness noted that the first edition achieved positive sporting and social impact during Ramadan, which provided an incentive to proceed with organising a second edition and further developing the tournament as an established sporting platform. His Highness highlighted that the tournament contributes to encouraging youth participation, providing a competitive sporting…

Manama :The Royal Court announced that His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, will arrive in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Sunday, January 25, on an official visit. His Excellency will hold talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, focusing on the close relations and cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments.

New York : The Kingdom of Bahrain underlined the importance of continuing the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVIC) to support security, stability and sustainable development, and renewed its support for the efforts of the Colombian government and people to achieve peace and stability. This was stated in Bahrain’s address delivered by Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UN in New York, during a UN Security Council session on the Republic of Colombia. The Council was briefed by Miroslav Jenča, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Colombia and Head of…

MUMBAI : U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday signaled the potential removal of additional 25% tariffs on India following a sharp reduction in Indian imports of Russian oil. Trade tensions escalated in August when U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, including a 25% levy in response to India’s imports of Russian crude. India’s Russian oil imports in December dropped to their lowest in two years, lifting OPEC’s share of Indian oil imports to an 11-month high. Bessent’s remarks came amid heightened pressure from Trump, who earlier warned that tariffs could increase further unless India…

Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S. had an “armada” heading towards Iran. A senior Iranian official said on Friday Iran will treat any attack “as an all-out war against us”, ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days. Airline KLM will avoid flying over large parts of the Middle East until further notice due to rising tensions there, the Dutch arm of airline group…