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London : Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), attended the Concours of Elegance 2026, hosted at Hampton Court Palace in the United Kingdom. The event featured a collection of some of the world’s rarest and most distinguished classic and historic cars and attracted leading collectors, experts and enthusiasts in the field.  Buhiji affirmed that the support and patronage extended to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s tourism sector by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (48) of 2026, restructuring the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), based on a proposal of the Minister of Interior and following the approval of the Cabinet.  The iGA shall be reorganised as follows: Chief Executive of the iGA, at the rank of Undersecretary, reporting to whom are: First: Directorate of Communications and Marketing. Second: Directorate of Human and Financial Resources. Third: Directorate of Strategic Planning and Projects. Fourth: Directorate of Innovation and Advanced Technologies. Fifth: Deputy Chief Executive for Statistics and Population Registry, at the rank of Assistant…

Manama : The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow has announced the rescheduling of the eighth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow, which was previously scheduled to take place from November 18 to 20, 2026, at Sakhir Air Base, with the new dates set for November 15 to 17, 2028. The new dates are intended to allow for broader international participation from visitors, exhibitors, delegations and industry partners, and enhance their ability to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the airshow, which is renowned for its distinguished standing internationally. The Supreme Organising Committee expressed its anticipation…

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development affirmed its continued efforts to develop the regulatory frameworks and procedures related to the work of civil society organisations, contributing to clarity of requirements and facilitating procedures, strengthening compliance with legal provisions and regulations, including the proper management of funds allocated for public purposes. It explained that Decision (51) of 2026 approving forms and applications for licences to collect funds for public purposes includes a unified form for collecting, receiving, transferring and accepting funds. This covers applications for licences to collect funds for public purposes, notifications of receiving funds without a licence, transferring…

Manama : The General Directorate of Traffic stressed the importance of complying with the legal regulations and requirements governing the use of electric bicycles and e-scooters and following the necessary safety measures to reduce accidents and injuries and enhance the safety of users and other road users. The directorate explained that individuals under 16 are prohibited from riding electric bicycles, while children under 7 may use e-scooters only under the supervision of a parent or guardian. It noted that allowing children below the specified age to use such vehicles without the required supervision is treated as allowing an unlicensed person…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain following a brief visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, HM the King met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Discussions focused on the close relations between Bahrain and the UAE, as well as developments in the region. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Berlin : German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut around 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade as part of a major restructuring programme. The company said management and labour unions agreed to eliminate an additional 50,000 positions, on top of 50,000 previously agreed cuts, representing around 15% of the group’s global workforce. Volkswagen cited economic pressures including US tariffs, Chinese competition and slowing growth in electric vehicle demand. The restructuring plan also includes major investment in research and development and measures to streamline the group’s operations.

Sydney : Australia’s most populous city Sydney experienced a burst of sweltering spring heat, raising the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to issue a ban on lighting fires. Australia’s national weather forecaster said temperatures in the New South Wales capital, home to 5.6 million people, were expected to hit 33 degrees Celsius, nearly 13C above average. At Sydney Airport, temperatures reached 28.6C, more than seven degrees above the average maximum temperature for September, according to weather forecaster data. State fire authorities issued a total fire ban for Sydney, where they rated fire risk as “extreme”, the second highest danger…

Abu Dhabi : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during His Majesty’s visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed Bahrain-UAE relations and discussed means to expand cooperation across various sectors. Discussions also covered regional developments and ongoing efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni on her government marking the longest period in office, and Her Excellency also becoming the longest-serving continuous Prime Minister in the history of the Italian Republic.