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Villanueva de la Sierra : Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of “unfavourable conditions” to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London. Firefighters have been battling to put out blazes across Southern Europe in one of the worst summers for wildfires in 20 years. A nearly two-week heatwave and southerly winds were worsening the situation in Spain. Spain’s national weather agency AEMET warned of extreme fire risk in the north and west of the country, as temperatures are expected…

Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit on Friday, August 15, 2025. The event was held at the Isa Town Campus in the presence of ISB Honorary Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon. Assistant Secretary & Hon. Member-Academics Ranjini Mohan, Hon. EC Member- Projects & Maintenance Mithun Mohan, Hon. EC Member-Transport Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Junior Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, as well as parents and staff from both campuses. The celebration commenced with the unfurling of the Indian national flag by Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, followed by the singing of the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (50) of 2025, restructuring the Board of Trustees of the National Archives Centre, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the decree, the Board of Trustees of the National Archives Centre shall be formed under the chairmanship of the Public Affairs Minister at the Royal Court, with the membership of: 1- Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Deputy Chairman. 2- Minister of Social Development. 3- Representative of the Royal Archives Centre. 4- Chairman of the National Archives Centre. 5- Assistant…

Manama : Bahraini international referee Yaqoob Al Thawadi has been selected to officiate at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Chile, a key qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. The championship will determine qualifiers for the upcoming Paralympics, underscoring the significance of Al Thawadi’s role in this major event.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (52) of 2025, appointing a Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the General Sports Authority, based on a proposal by the President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I Dana Mohammed Ahmed Mudhafar, Deputy CEO for Facilities and Projects at the General Sports Authority, shall be appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the General Sports Authority. Article II The President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall come…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, on the Independence Day of India. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar congratulatory cable to HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (51) of 2025, restructuring the Tender Board, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I The Tender Board shall be restructured as follows: 1. Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan – Chairman. 2. Maryam Adnan Abdullah Al Ansari – Deputy Chairperson. 3. Dr. Ijlal Faisal Ali Al Alawi – Member. 4. Ali Ashoor Ali Abdullatif – Member. 5. Balsam Ali Abdali Al Salman – Member. 6. Raghdan Saleh Qassim…

Manama : The competition for His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s pearl diving (Hare) race starts tomorrow morning, Friday, as part of the eighth edition of the Nasser bin Hamad maritime Marine Heritage Season. The Hare competition takes place in the Hare Shtayyeh marine area and features a select group of amateur divers who come together again to revive one of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s oldest traditional sports, deeply rooted in the kingdom’s maritime history and national heritage. This race follows the success of last week’s event, which was His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s race,…

Tokyo : Four months after opening at Expo 2025 Osaka, the Bahrain Pavilion, themed “Connecting Seas”, continues to showcase the Kingdom’s cultural and civilisational heritage in Japan, blending tradition with innovation and welcoming visitors from around the world. Recognised by global architectural platform Arch Daily as one of the top ten must visit pavilions, it offers an immersive journey combining sensory exhibits, architecture inspired by Bahrain’s maritime history and Japanese woodworking, a café blending Bahraini and Japanese flavours, an economic showcase of the Kingdom’s future, and a heritage themed gift shop. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, President…