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Washington : Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), emphasised that despite major global and regional events, GCC states have established themselves as a fundamental pillar of regional and global security and stability, and as a distinguished model of integration and cooperation. These remarks came during a discussion session hosted by the Institute of Arab Gulf States in Washington, D.C., attended by several ambassadors from GCC and Arab countries, along with senior officials and specialists. Albudaiwi highlighted the GCC’s key achievements in political, economic, security, and military fields, noting that the Council has unified its positions…

Dhaka : A massive fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, forcing the suspension of all departing flights, airport officials said. Talha bin Zasim, an officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell, said 36 firefighting units were working to extinguish the blaze. An airport official confirmed that all aircraft were safe and that operations had been postponed until the fire was fully brought under control. It was the third major fire in Bangladesh in recent days, following a chemical warehouse blaze on Tuesday that killed 16 people…

Washington : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, delivered a statement on behalf of the Arab Group and the Maldives, represented by the Kingdom of Bahrain, before the Development Committee during its 112th meeting, held as part of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, United States of America. The meeting brought together committee ministers and senior officials from international institutions and organisations to discuss global economic issues of shared concern. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa said that many countries around the world are facing structural…

Manama : The Bahrain national cycling team is preparing to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, aiming to achieve strong results that reflect the sport’s progress in the Kingdom and take advantage of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s historic hosting of the event. The team includes Hasan Aqeel Thamer, Hussain Ali Hasan, Thamer Aqeel Thamer, Isa Saleh Ahmed, Aseel Kamal Ahmed, Jood Kumail Ahmed, Dana Mohammed Al Doseri, and Zainab Karam. The cyclists completed an intensive training programme featuring daily sessions and participation in local and regional competitions to boost technical and physical readiness. The event offers young Bahraini cyclists…

Bucharest : An explosion at an eight-storey apartment block in Romania’s capital Bucharest collapsed floors, killing three people and injuring 14 on Friday, local media reported. The blast broke windows at a nearby high school, news website Hotnews.ro reported. The explosion completely collapsed two floors in the building and affected other apartments below. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. News website Biziday reported that the gas supply had been stopped on Thursday after residents reported the smell of gas. Firefighters ordered evacuations for all 108 apartments in the block over fears it could collapse, media said. Teams…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain will make its debut in esports at the Asian Youth Games, reflecting the growing development of this modern sport both locally and across Asia. The Bahraini team includes Hussain Ali Al Jowder, Mohammed Al Yaqoobi, Nasser Aqeel Ismaeel, Sayed Ali Adel Alawi, and Yousif Fawaz Ghaleb, competing in three official titles: E-Football, Street Fighter, and Rocket League. This milestone participation follows the official inclusion of esports in the Asian Games nearly four years ago, with its first recognised appearance at the 2022 China edition under the Olympic Council of Asia. Since then, esports has…

Manama : Based on Royal Decree (30) of 2024 transferring the affiliation of the National Cybersecurity Centre to the Supreme Defence Council, and Royal Decree (17) of 2025 concerning the centre, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, issued Decision (2) of 2025 appointing directors at the National Cybersecurity Centre, following the recommendation of the centre’s Chief Executive Officer. According to the decision, the following appointments were made:  Ahmed Isa Ahmed Abulfateh, Director of the National Response Directorate. Ali Mohammed Ahmed Al…

Manama : The Ministry of Information announced its readiness to organise comprehensive media coverage of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 22 to 31, 2025, reflecting Bahrain’s advanced position on the Asian sports map. The ministry said that the tournament’s competitions will be broadcast live on Bahrain Sports 1 and 2 and Bahrain International channels, covering up to 30 sports and more than 141 events for both men and women. A daily programme will air at 9:30 p.m., presented by sports journalists Mariam Bukamal, Fawaz Al Abdulla, Isa Sharaida, and Mohamed…

Washington : H. E. Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in the annual meeting of the Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region, in the presence ofKristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The meeting was held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. During the meeting, the Governor affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economic diversification and the growing role of the private sector, which now contributes over 84% of the Kingdom’s GDP.…

Manama : Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications innovator in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched the fifth edition of the National E-Waste Competition, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) and the Ministry of Education.  The initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and its role in supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The competition aims to encourage school students across the Kingdom to collect electronic waste and dispose of it safely and responsibly, while promoting innovation in developing effective recycling solutions. Amina Hamad Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive Officer of the SCE, highlighted the importance of…