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Damascus : Four people, including two children, were killed and five others, including a child, were injured in an explosion in a residential building on the outskirts of Idleb city in north-west Syria. Civil defence teams immediately began rescue operations, recovering the body of a victim from under the rubble, finding the remains of an unidentified person and the body of a child, while the other injured were evacuated from the scene. The teams also worked to extinguish fires that broke out in the building as a result of the explosion, secure the site, and prevent the flames from spreading…

Manama : Under the support of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Southern Governor, Deputy Governor Brigadier Hamad Mohammed Al Khayyat attended the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of the Governor’s Security and Social Programme for 2025. The event was held in cooperation with Interior Ministry security directorates and the Al Mabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF), with the attendance of governorate officials and ministry representatives. The programme is part of the Southern Governorate’s recognition as a Healthy City. The initiative is part of the governorate’s approach to implementing initiatives and programmes that raise public awareness on security and…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. They discussed the relations between the two countries and means to enhance cooperation in various domains. The call also addressed a number of issues of common interest, including developments in the region and efforts to achieve security and stability.

Manama : Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, announced the addition of 24 new government services to the MyGov mobile app, which is available through the eGovernment Apps Store, bahrain.bh/apps. The services cover a range of sectors, including the Interior, Civil Defense, Criminal Investigation, Traffic, Transportation & Telecommunications, and Electricity & Water. The ID card issuance service has also been enhanced with the introduction of an organ donation icon option, as well as expanded support features such as payment notifications and emergency alerts. In line with government directives and with the follow-up of General Shaikh…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (49) of 2025 appointing members of the Board of Trustees of the Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa College of Islamic Studies. Based on a proposal by the Minister of Education and approved by the Cabinet, the decree states: Article I The Board of Trustees of Abdullah bin Khalid College of Islamic Studies shall be chaired by the Minister of Education, with the following members: 1- Shaikh Dr. Abdullatif Mahmood Al Mahmood – representative of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs 2- Shaikh Dr. Sulaiman bin Shaikh Mansour Al…

Praia : At least eight people were killed after flooding in Cape Verde overwhelmed Sao Vicente island, according to local authorities. Heavy rains fell on the northern island on Monday morning, flooding roads and sweeping away vehicles and people. The Cape Verde meteorological institute said Sao Vicente usually receives 116 millimeter’s of rain annually, but Ester Brito, an executive at the institute, said 193 millimeters fell within just five hours on Monday morning.

Manama : National accounts estimates issued by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), revealed that Bahrain’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.7% and 3.0% at constant and current prices respectively in early 2025 compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the national accounts estimates, the growth is attributed to an increase in oil and non-oil activities. The oil activities recorded a 5.3% increase at constant prices and 4.6% at current prices, while the non-oil activities grew by 2.2% and 2.8% at constant and current prices, respectively. Accommodation and food services activities are among the most…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order (26) of 2025 appointing members of the Council of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human Rights. Article I The following shall be appointed as members of the Council of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human Rights: First: Full-time members: 1. Ali Ahmed Alderazi 2. Dr. Malallah Jaffar Al Hammadi 3. Mohammed Jumaa Fazea 4. Maha Saleh Al Shehab Second: Part-time members: 1. Dr. Hamad Ibrahim Al Abdullah 2. Daniel Mark Cohen 3. Rawdha Salman Al Aradi 4. Shaikha Hamdi Al Sheiba 5. Dr. Shaima Abdullah…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (53) of 2025 appointing a director at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, based on a proposal by the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. Article (I) Amani Khamees Mohammed Al Doseri shall be appointed as Director of the Acquisition and Compensation Directorate at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, succeeding Yusuf Mohamed Juma Al Qassab. Article (II) The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall come into effect upon its…

Manama : Youth City 2030 celebrated International Youth Day, held under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, in the presence of Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and several officials. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, expressed pride in the contributions of Bahraini youth, which reflect their awareness, ambition, and creativity. She noted that the celebration embodies appreciation for their determination and innovation, and confidence in their role in building the Kingdom’s future. The event underscored Bahrain’s commitment to…