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Manama : During the official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Excellency General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, and his accompanying delegation, visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) in Bahrain Bay. HE President Aoun was received by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the importance of HE the Lebanese President’s visit as an opportunity to gain insight into Bahrain’s experience…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications organised an awareness workshop for taxi drivers, in coordination with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, aimed at improving service quality and enhancing the tourism experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The workshop is part of the ministry’s efforts to implement a comprehensive strategy for developing the taxi sector. It focused on training drivers and raising their professional standards by introducing them to key tourist and cultural sites in the Kingdom, in a manner that reflects Bahrain’s cultural identity and promotes a positive image…

Washington : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with J. D. Vance, the Vice President of the United States, at the White House.His Royal Highness emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to expanding the Bahrain-U.S. strategic partnership, which spans over 130 years. This partnership builds on recent visits and bilateral agreements, particularly the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), which was joined by the United Kingdom following an invitation extended by Bahrain and the United States. HRH the Crown prince and Prime Minister described C-SIPA as a…

Washington : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the signing of a $4.6 billion agreement with Boeing to acquire 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, supporting the airline’s long term strategy to modernise its fleet and expand its route network. The aircraft will be powered by engines from GE Aerospace, enhancing Gulf Air’s operational performance and sustainability while further elevating the passenger experience. The agreement was signed during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Washington, underscoring the growing economic and trade relations…

Washington : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, met with Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, at the Pentagon. The meeting took place as part of His Royal Highness’s official visit to the U.S. His Royal Highness reaffirmed the strength and depth of the strategic Bahrain–U.S. partnership, particularly within the military and defence sectors, which spans over 130 years. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that the enduring military and defence cooperation continues to advance through mutual trust, collaboration, and strategic…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) underscored its ongoing regulatory efforts through inspection visits targeting enterprises benefitting from its various support programs, including Employment Support Programmes, Career Progression Programmes and Enterprise Support Programmes.  These efforts aim to ensure support is directed at eligible beneficiaries, as well as to take the necessary measures to address any gaps or violations identified in coordination with the relevant government entities. A total of 6,200 inspections have been conducted throughout the first half of the year for beneficiaries of employment and career development programs. As a result, 25 violations were identified and referred to the…

Islamabad : Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and flooded several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Heavy downpours continued, flooding streets in several urban areas, including Rawalpindi and Lahore, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (22) of 2025, restructuring the Board of Trustees of The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat). Article I The Board of Trustees of The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) shall be restructured under the chairmanship of Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, with the following members: 1. Dr. Khalifa bin Ali Al Fadhel, Vice Chairman 2. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa 3. Jassim Isa Al Shirawi 4. Hisham Ahmed Al Rayes 5. Athraa Sayed Abbas…

Abu Dhabi : The Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in partnership with Spartan, announced that the fifth Spartan World Championship will take place in Al Wathba Desert from 20 to 23 November 2025.The four-day championship will gather thousands of elite athletes and community participants for a series of endurance races across varying distances and obstacles.The event will feature a series of obstacle races, including women only, mixed, elite, and kids’ categories. Key races include the Beast 21K and the Elite Teams Championship.Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said the event promotes community engagement and strengthens…

Washington : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with J. D. Vance, the Vice President of the United States, at the White House.His Royal Highness emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to expanding the Bahrain-U.S. strategic partnership, which spans over 130 years. This partnership builds on recent visits and bilateral agreements, particularly the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), which was joined by the United Kingdom following an invitation extended by Bahrain and the United States. HRH the Crown prince and Prime Minister described C-SIPA as a…