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Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in the State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and stability, a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents, a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the high level of readiness and efficiency of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces in intercepting and destroying several hostile drones. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, HH Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and HH Brigadier General Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Operations, bid farewell to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, as he departed the Kingdom of Bahrain. HH Sheikh Hamdan concluded his visit after attending the joint exercise “Bahrain…

California : Amazon announced that it will add $20 billion to its spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, amid strong demand for computing capacity and rising memory chip prices. The company increased its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion from $200 billion previously, noting the level of investment may still not be sufficient to meet growing demand for cloud computing services, with the supply-demand gap expected to persist through 2027. The announcement came after Amazon reported strong second-quarter financial results, driven by accelerating growth at its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), where revenue increased 37% year on…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the Bahrain Shield joint military exercise alongside His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exercise brought together personnel from the Mohammed bin Zayed Squadron, armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, units from the Unified Military Command, and participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exercise aims to strengthen joint military action among GCC member states and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain acceded to Annex VI of the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as modified by the 1978 Protocol. The accession reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting the marine environment, preserving air quality and reducing emissions from the maritime transport sector in line with international standards and best practices. It builds on Bahrain’s international environmental commitments following its accession to MARPOL and Annexes I, II and V under Law No. (32) of 2005. Annex VI is one of the convention’s key environmental annexes, establishing a comprehensive framework to regulate air…

Kuala Lumpur : Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Ambassador to Malaysia, affirmed that hosting the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit marks a significant milestone in Bahrain–Malaysia relations and reflects the high level of trust and cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador said the agreement to host the race is the result of the strong ties between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, which have continued to strengthen bilateral cooperation, most recently through the Malaysian King’s state visit to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (40) of 2026 restructuring the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) shall be reconstituted as follows: 1. Mona Al Sayed Ali Al Hashemi – Chairperson. 2. Major-General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa – Member. 3. Colonel Sabah Ali Al Binali – Member. 4. Aamal Ahmed Al Abbasi – Member. 5. …

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has successfully concluded a strategic four-day visit to France and the Principality of Monaco. Designed to further strengthen economic ties, advance engagement with government stakeholders, investors, businesses, and strategic partners; the visit reflects Bahrain EDB’s continued efforts to promote the Kingdom’s competitive investment environment across international priority markets and foster partnerships that support long-term economic growth. As part of its programme in France, Bahrain EDB held a series of meetings and discussions with…

Kumamoto : Authorities in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan announced that the death toll from the powerful earthquake in south-western Japan has risen to 28. The figure, provided by local police, includes people whose deaths are suspected to be linked to the disaster following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Many buildings in the region were destroyed, raising fears that the death toll could rise further. Dozens of people were also injured, according to local media. More than a day after the powerful quake, thousands of households remained without electricity or running water. More than 10,000 people were…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the drone attack targeting two vessels at Damietta Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt, which resulted in fires aboard both ships. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attack is considered a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security, stability, and global energy supplies. The Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its unwavering support for all legitimate measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, national…