Author: News Desk

Seoul : South Korea announced to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government’s efforts to promote tourism. The Cabinet approved revisions to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act aimed at imposing heavier penalties for overcharging tourists, which will take effect on August 4, according to the Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy. Under the revision, operators of businesses offering stays in “hanok,” traditional Korean houses, that fail to post or comply with price lists will face a five-day business suspension for a first violation, instead of…

Paris : The French Football Federation (FFF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of Zinedine Zidane, the 1998 World Cup winner and French football legend, as head coach of the French national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps following an illustrious 14-year tenure. The appointment of former Real Madrid manager Zidane comes two weeks after Deschamps’ tenure as coach ended, following France’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place play-off. Zidane’s appointment as head coach on a four-year contract through 2030 fulfills a long-held ambition for the French football legend, who has long aspired…

Manama : The Ministry of Youth Affairs has launched the Year of Isa Al Kabeer Art Exhibition and Competition as part of Youth City 2030, with applications open to Bahraini artists until August 4. Artists are required to submit an online application along with a photo or preliminary sketch of their work. Selected entries will be showcased at the exhibition, which will run from August 17 to 20. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to promoting national identity through art and encouraging young people to engage with Bahrain’s history and heritage,…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the Public Prosecution has initiated cassation appeal proceedings before the Court of Cassation against the acquittal of an individual charged with financing and supporting terrorist fugitives based in Iran and participating in intelligence activities with them to carry out hostile acts against the Kingdom. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said the appeal was lodged against the acquittal, particularly as the judgment’s reasoning demonstrated the court’s conviction that the defendant had committed unlawful acts constituting offences closely linked to the charges against him. He added that the defendant…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, conducted a tour in Youth City 2030. Minister Tawfeeqi attended several workshops and training sessions, and met with participants to hear about their experiences and the skills they had gained. She affirmed that Youth City 2030 continues to strengthen its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading national initiatives dedicated to developing Bahraini youth through an integrated system of specialised training programmes that keep pace with rapid developments across various fields and help prepare a generation with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the Kingdom’s development. The minister…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court today sentenced two defendants convicted of committing acts of violence and sabotage during the Iranian attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain in March. The court sentenced both defendants to three years’ imprisonment, ordered them to pay compensation for the damage caused, and ordered the confiscation of the seized items. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said the case originated from a report submitted by the relevant security authority at the Ministry of Interior after the defendants were apprehended in the act at the scene…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court issued judgments today in four separate cases, convicting 14 defendants of joining terrorist groups and acting in their interest by carrying out hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and harming its interests. The court sentenced eight defendants to life imprisonment and six others to 15 years’ imprisonment. It also imposed fines of up to BD100,000 on some of the defendants and ordered the confiscation of funds and seized items. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said that the cases originated from…

Manama : The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced that the High Criminal Court issued judgments today in two separate cases, convicting two defendants of supporting the criminal Iranian terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain through content published on social media. The court sentenced each defendant to 10 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of BD2,000, in addition to ordering the confiscation of the seized items. The Public Prosecution had received two reports from the Cyber Crime Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security, stating that two social media accounts had published images, videos…

Budapest : McLaren, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, won the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Reigning world champion Briton Lando Norris claimed victory for McLaren, ahead of Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, with Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finishing third. With this result, McLaren increased its constructors’ championship tally to 220 points, while team driver Lando Norris reached 128 points in the Driver’s championship. The achievement highlights McLaren’s success as one of Bahrain’s key global sports investments and reflects Mumtalakat’s commitment to supporting and developing international sport and strengthening the Kingdom’s presence on the…

Manama : Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) can confirm that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2–4 October 2026, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including the approval of the World Motor Sport Council, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. This solution shows the great vision of Bahrain and their enduring commitment to Formula 1 that dates back to the first ever Grand prix in the region in…