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Manama : Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Education Minister, congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, following UNESCO’s approval of the new name for the prize established in honour of His Majesty. The approval was granted by UNESCO’s Executive Board. Beginning with its next edition, the prize will be known as the UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for Digital Learning and Innovation for the next six years. The minister said the new name reflects the rapid developments in the education…

Manama : Gulf Air Group has been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work Certification, a globally recognized benchmark of workplace excellence based entirely on employee feedback. The 81% participation rate among Group employees in the survey reflected the high level of trust and positive experiences employees reported through their feedback. Awarded by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience, the certification is based on the results of the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey, which measures employees’ perceptions of trust, credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie in the workplace. The standardized methodology…

Manama, : : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (36) of 2026 forming the Board of Trustees of Isa Cultural Centre, as follows: Article I The Board of Trustees of Isa Cultural Centre shall be formed under the chairmanship of Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, with the membership of: 1. Shaikha Dhawa bint Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairperson. 2. Ahmed Khalid Al Oraifi. 3. Yousif Salahuddin Ibrahim. 4. Alia Ali Al Aali. 5. Dr Hamad Ibrahim Al Abdulla. 6. Dr Mayasa Sultan Al Suwaidi. Their membership shall be for four years,…

Manama : Aryabhata House and JC Bose House have taken a decisive lead in Tarang 2026, theannual Youth Festival of The Indian School Bahrain (ISB), heading an intense battle for the top spot. Aryabhata House currently leads the standings with 1202 points, closely followed by JC Bose House in second place with 1199 points. CV Raman House holds third position with 1152 points, while Vikram Sarabhai House stands fourth with 1105 points. More than 1,000 trophies and certificates will be presented during the upcoming Grand Finale which will feature the presentation of individual awards and special recognitions to honour outstanding…

Dubai : Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based VerbaFlo to support its growth in the residential property sector in the UAE. VerbaFlo provides AI technology for leasing and resident communications, serving landlords and operators of rental housing and student ccommodation.The agreement provides VerbaFlo with access to Seed Group’s network as it expands its business with UAE property owners, developers and management companies. Seed Group will help identify prospective clients and facilitate discussions with government and institutional stakeholders in real estate. Additionally, its support…

Beijing : China’s imports rose 22.3% year on year to 16.74 trillion yuan (USD 2.5 trillion) in the first nine months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 5.9 percentage points. Imports from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to China rose 15.3% to 867.53 billion yuan during the same period, following the introduction of a zero tariff policy on May 1.

Abu Dhabi :  The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said seasonal weather conditions and reduced visibility in parts of the country may affect flight operations and cause limited delays. The authority said airlines and airport operators are implementing measures in line with aviation safety requirements and established operational procedures. Passengers were advised to check official airline and airport channels for any changes to flight schedules.

California : A fast spreading wildfire fuelled by hot winds destroyed at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, prompting evacuations and power outages, US authorities said. More than 500 firefighters and several helicopters were deployed to contain the blaze, which spread across nearly two square kilometres, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The National Weather Service warned of heightened wildfire risks across Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.

Manama : The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture announced that registration for the 14th edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ Market for the 2026–2027 season will be open from Sunday, October 18, until Saturday, October 31. Jaafar Sami Al Tajer, Director of Local Agricultural Production at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture and Head of the Market Supervisory Team, highlighted the ministry’s readiness to launch the 14th edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ Market at Budaiya Botanical Garden, in partnership with the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) and stc Bahrain. Al Tajer said the market continues to support Bahraini…

Dhaka : Bangladesh is battling the world’s worst measles outbreak, with 202,000 suspected cases, including 22,000 laboratory confirmed infections, and 1,147 deaths reported between mid-March and October 9, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Children under five accounted for 94% of deaths. WHO and UNICEF attributed the outbreak to declining routine vaccination coverage, with first dose coverage falling to 90% and second dose coverage to 86% in 2025, below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. The outbreak has been compounded by gaps in emergency vaccination campaigns, shortages of healthcare workers and difficulties reaching vulnerable communities. Bangladesh launched a new…