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Manama :   His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (61) of 2025 restructuring the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), based on a proposal of the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree defines SIO’s governance, outlines mandates for actuarial, legal, communications, insurance, operations and pensioners’ affairs, repealing the Decree (79) of 2019. The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement the decree, which takes effect from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : For the first time in history, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in collaboration with Oasis Mall Bahrain, hosted a grand Heart Day event under the inspiring theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The event aimed to highlight early heart health issues and raise awareness about the importance of regular heart checkups for people of all ages. In a landmark initiative, the event featured a first-of-its-kind mall walk, bringing together the community for an interactive and educational experience. The event began with an introduction by Radio Mirchi 104.2, who gave special shout-outs to all the event sponsors, including Oasis Mall, Mirchi…

Manama : In implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, emphasised that the Ministry of Labour has begun implementing measures to offer three job opportunities to every registered job seeker before the end of the year, in cooperation with the private sector.  This initiative aims to enhance citizen integration into the labour market, provide diverse options, and ensure rapid fulfillment of their aspirations, strengthening their role as key partners in building a more competitive…

Manama: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) marked its Platinum Jubilee with resounding success as the much-awaited musical concert Star Vsion Presents ‘Mystique Melodies’ featuring the renowned Transcend Band was held on Friday, 26 September 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manama. The event, sponsored by Zain Bahrain and supported by Hikvision and Indomie, drew a large audience and created an enchanting atmosphere with a rich blend of pan-Indian music. The evening witnessed a mesmerising performance by Transcend, a vibrant musical collective acclaimed for its genre-defying repertoire and multilingual versatility. The band captivated the audience with soulful ghazals, stirring Sufi melodies,…

Manama : The official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Italian Republic represents a continuation of the distinguished relations between the two countries and a reinforcement of their strategic paths, based on the longstanding ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Italy, which are built on a long history of understanding, respect, and joint coordination. This visit reflects the attention that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accords to developing partnerships and expanding avenues of cooperation with other states in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), today chaired the Board of Directors meeting, in Bahrain Bay. His Royal Highness affirmed that the Kingdom’s success in attracting investment opportunities demonstrates and further incentivises the efforts of Team Bahrain. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that these efforts support the Kingdom’s investment objectives and strengthen its comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted that attracting investment opportunities not only contributes towards…

Hong Kong : Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone this year, lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday, while heavy downpours in Taiwan resulted in the deaths of 14 people. A barrier lake in Taiwan’s eastern Hualien county overflowed and sent a wall of water into a town, as heavy rains from Ragasa battered the island, the Taiwan fire department said on Wednesday. Taiwan has been hit since Monday by the outer rim of Ragasa, which has brought torrential rains to the island. In Hong Kong, huge waves crashed over areas of the…

New Delhi : India’s military will test drone and counter drone systems next month in a major exercise to toughen its air defences, a senior officer said on Tuesday. Since the four-day clash, both neighbouring countries have ramped up drone development in what analysts describe as a drone arms race. India has also announced plans to build an indigenous air defence system, dubbed ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, by 2035 — an initiative officials have likened to Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’. The Indian military will hold exercise ‘Cold Start’, its biggest ever drone war games, in the first week of October in the presence…

Rabat : Morocco and India inaugurated on Tuesday in Berrechid, Casablanca region, the TATA Advanced Systems Morocco (TASM) plant designed to produce WhAP 8×8 armoured combat vehicles.  The inauguration, carried out under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), was announced by Morocco’s National Defence Administration, the Ministry of Defence of India, and TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), says the National Defence Administration in a statement. Through an investment agreement signed between the parties in September 2024, this strategic partnership is aimed at…

New York : Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), met with Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of the General Women’s Union of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+30) at the United Nations headquarters in New York. During the meeting, the two sides renewed the memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening mechanisms of cooperation and coordination in supporting and empowering women. The MoU aims at exchanging knowledge, studies, and experiences; implementing joint…