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Manama : The High Committee for the Care of People with Disabilities held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development and Chairman of the High Committee. Minister Al Alawi affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of 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 Prime Minister, to continue developing services for people with disabilities. He highlighted that this aims to strengthen their inclusion in society and ensure equal opportunities across all…

Manama : The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) announced that all ministries, government entities, public institutions and authorities will return to normal on-site operations from Sunday, 26 April 2026. The decision follows the earlier activation of remote working arrangements.

Kuwait : The Ministry of Defence of the State of Kuwait reported that two northern land border posts were targeted in an attack using two explosive-laden drones guided by fibre-optic wires and launched from the Republic of Iraq, causing material damage without any casualties. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, Ministry of Defence spokesperson, said in a press statement that the relevant authorities immediately initiated the necessary measures to address the incident.

Dubai : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the “1 billion Meals Dates Factory”, the world’s largest endowment-based dates factory, with an annual production capacity of 150 million food units dedicated entirely to supporting underprivileged communities worldwide. The project was launched in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates. The factory represents a key sustainable investment by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic. The meeting discussed cooperation and joint work between the two countries and means to enhance collaboration in defence and security. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East, their implications for regional and international security and stability, and their impact on maritime security, as well as Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and countries in the region. The Italian minister reiterated his country’s condemnation of these attacks, noting that they constitute a…

New York : A United Nations official has warned of the possibility of a widespread humanitarian crisis if an urgent solution is not found to ensure the continued flow of fertilisers and related raw materials through the Strait of Hormuz, as the planting season begins in different parts of the world. Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), said that one-third of all fertilisers in the world go through the Strait of Hormuz, and that the ongoing disruption has impacted the entire supply chain of fertilisers. He said that the idea of the…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) will host a series of motorsport events on April 24 and 25, including National Race Day (NRD), Track Experiences, and Open Track Night. Racing begins on Friday with NRD, featuring round six of the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and round four of the Bahrain Motorcycle Championship (BMC), from 4pm to 10:30pm on the Inner Track. Ali Almansoori leads the BTCC standings with 200 points, followed by Ahmed Banjaid with 133 points and James Taylor with 115 points. BIC invited spectators to attend the event at the Beyon Grandstand, which offers views of key…

Manama :  As part of government efforts to enhance and re-engineer the quality of services, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf has developed the services of the Zakat Fund, which allows the submission and updating of applications in accordance with Sharia provisions and approved standards. Under these enhanced services, the processing time for application submission has been reduced from 20 working days to 5 working days, and the processing time for data updates has been reduced from 20 working days to 3 working days. The service level agreement has been reduced by at least 25%, the number of…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the BOC, attended the closing ceremony of the Khalid bin Hamad Schools Basketball Championship at Khalifa Sports City Hall in Isa Town.  The event was also attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, alongside a distinguished official, educational and public presence. The final match saw…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, congratulated Al Hedaya Al Khalifia Secondary Boys School on winning the Khalid bin Hamad Schools Basketball Championship. The Education Minister lauded the performance of Al Rawabi Private School, noting the strong competitiveness demonstrated throughout much of the final match. He expressed appreciation for the sportsmanship and high morale shown by both teams during the final, including the enthusiastic support of student spectators who attended to back the teams. Dr. Juma commended all participating school teams, and the efforts of the coaching, administrative, and technical staff whose contributions supported the success…