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Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a number of judges at Al Safriya Palace, who took the legal oath before him following the issuance of the Royal Decree appointing them as judges at the Court of Cassation and the High Civil Court of Appeal. His Majesty the King congratulated the newly appointed judges, wishing them success in their duties, and underscored Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening justice and the rule of law. His Majesty the King expressed pride in the judges of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who bear the responsibility of safeguarding the rights of citizens…

Manama :  The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the names of those selected for its Graduate Development Programme “GP15”, designed to prepare future leaders, enhance their skills, and enable them to compete regionally and internationally. The programme received wide interest, with 15 outstanding Bahraini graduates chosen from holders of bachelor’s degrees across different academic disciplines during the past two years from universities in Bahrain and abroad. Candidates were required to have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.25. CBB confirmed that all applicants underwent a comprehensive assessment process, including aptitude testing and personal interviews, in line with its…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, met to discuss means of strengthening cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised the strength of UAE-Australia ties over recent decades. Highlighting key areas of collaboration, His Highness noted that future-focused sectors, including investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and education, serve as important avenues for cooperation aligned with the development priorities of both nations. The meeting also addressed several regional and…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federative Republic of Brazil signed a partnership agreement in digital economy and emerging technologies, including support for joint investments in innovation. The meeting focused on opportunities in research and development of modern technologies that will support innovation and enhance digital growth in both countries. The agreement was signed by Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, and Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil. The signing took place during the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting, which was chaired by South Africa.

Manama :  The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) announced the opening of registrations for the 8th cycle of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of the Bahraini Woman (2024 – 2026). The award was established by Decree (5) of 2004, and is named in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the SCW, in line with her vision to encourage ministries, governmental and private institutions, civil society, and individuals of both genders to propose initiatives and implement…

Manama : Following the directives of His Royal Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to offer three job opportunities to every registered job seeker before the end of the current year, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, conducted an inspection tour of the Employment Services Centre at the Ministry. Minister Khalaf met with several registered job seekers, listened to their feedback on recruitment procedures, and emphasised that all comments are considered to improve service delivery and facilitate employment processes. The Acting Labour Minister underlined the commitment…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its pride in the thirty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation, inaugurated in 1990. Over the past three decades, these relations have witnessed steady growth, reflecting the strength of the bonds between the two countries. The Ministry affirmed that Bahraini-Russian relations are founded on mutual respect, constructive cooperation and common interests. They have contributed to strengthening cooperation in the political, economic, commercial, health, cultural and tourism fields, in addition to ongoing coordination on regional and international issues…

Manama : The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a landmark framework agreement with Banco BPM S.p.A., one of Italy’s leading joint stock banking institutions, during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to Italy. The agreement formalises a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Italian entities seeking to establish or expand their business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, while enabling Bahraini companies to explore commercial and investment opportunities in Italy. Hala Ali Husain Yateem, Chairperson…

Manama : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Italy, a joint declaration was signed between the Customs Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Customs and Monopolies Agency of the Italian Republic. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening the exchange of expertise and international cooperation in the customs field, supporting the continuous development of customs and logistics operations, and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional hub for trade and logistics services. He…

Manama :The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts the first round of National Race Day this 2025/2026 season on Friday, October 3. The event is set to feature an exciting double-header with the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and Time Attack. Action will be taking place along BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track, and the meeting is being organised and will be run by BIC, in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing Commission, and the Auto X and Drift Commission. Racing is scheduled to be held from 3:20 pm under daylight conditions…