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Manama: Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East, announced the start of its 2025–2026 season with a programme of international and national events. Details were announced at a press conference held at the circuit in Sakhir, attended by Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, BIC Chief Executive; Mark Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies Group; Sherif Al Mahdy, BIC Chief Commercial Officer; and senior officials and guests. Shaikh Salman bin Isa said BIC hosted a record 424 events during the 2024–2025 season, compared with 363 the previous year. These included 48 races, such as Formula 1…

Belgrade : His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, attended the military parade of the Serbian Armed Forces, titled “Power of Unity,” held in Belgrade as part of the celebrations of Unity, Freedom and Serbian Flag Day, during his official visit to the Republic of Serbia. The parade was held in the presence of His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of…

Tokyo : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Takeshi Iwaya, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. The meeting took place during His Royal Highness’ official visit to Japan.   His Royal Highness affirmed the strategic basis of Bahraini-Japanese relations, which are built on shared aspirations and partnerships that build cooperation across multiple fields. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral coordination and nurturing opportunities that benefit both nations and their peoples.  HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted the strength of bilateral…

Tokyo :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan, at the Imperial Palace. The meeting took place as part of His Royal Highness’ official visit to Japan. His Royal Highness highlighted that bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan continue to advance towards a strategic partnership that aims to meet shared aspirations across various fields, in line with the support of both His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan.…

Baku : Lando Norris set the fastest time in first practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which was stopped for 25 minutes after a red flag for track repairs. His McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, the World Championship leader, was second, 0.310s behind, after suffering a power unit issue on his opening lap before hitting the tyre barrier at Turn 15 without major damage to his car. Norris clocked a 1:42.704, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in third, 0.552s adrift, just ahead of George Russell in the Mercedes who was 0.001s behind Leclerc. Williams’ Alex Albon took fifth, followed by Red Bull’s…

Tokyo : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan, the two nations announced the ambitious elevation of their bilateral relations from a Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership. This significant announcement was made during the meeting held today in the capital, Tokyo, between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and His Excellency Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan. The upgrade in relations reflects the progress achieved under all existing agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between the Kingdom of Bahrain…

Osaka : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, held under his patronage, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. His Royal Highness noted the importance of World Expo, which has historically served as the leading international platform for enhancing global cooperation across key sectors and for promoting sustainable innovation and development. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad outlined the exhibition’s role in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering international cooperation to work towards achieving them. His Royal Highness affirmed…

Tunis : Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), recently participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities’ Governors, held on September 17 in the Republic of Tunisia. The annual meeting was hosted by the Central Bank of Tunisia and accompanied a high-level roundtable on September 18, titled “Rethinking Monetary and Financial Sector Policies Amid Heightened Uncertainty.” The meeting brought together governors of Arab central banks and monetary authorities to discuss critical issues shaping the regional and global economic landscape. The agenda covered a range of topics, including the resilience…

Osaka : As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan, a delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) hosted a series of high-level meetings and business forums. The strategic programme aimed to highlight Bahrain’s competitive advantages and investment opportunities, strengthening the economic cooperation between the two nations. In partnership with Nikkei, the EDB hosted the Bahrain–Japan Investment Forum in Tokyo. The event highlighted the Kingdom’s evolving investment landscape and future economic vision to over 120 senior Japanese business leaders from across key…

Manama : The official visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Japan comes as an extension of the longstanding ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan, and seeks to open new avenues that advance their strategic partnership across various domains. It reflects the mutual commitment of both countries to enhance bilateral relations in line with shared aspirations for the future. The visit carries increasing importance due to its timing and wide-ranging significance. It reflects Bahrain’s approach and foreign policy under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin…