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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (40) of 2025 regarding the reformation of the Council for the Guardianship of Funds for Minors, based on a proposal by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (l) The Council for the Guardianship of Funds for Minors shall be restructured. The Council will be headed by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, with the following members: – Redha Abdullah Faraj – Member – Jasim Ahmed Al Mehza – Member -…

Manama : The Human Rights Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an educational seminar today for the “Friends of the Child Rights Commissioner” team, chaired by Ambassador Dr. Arwa Hasan Al Sayed, with the participation of Dr. Hooreya Al Dairi, Child Rights Commissioner at the National Institution for Human Rights. The seminar included an educational presentation on the principles of diplomacy and human rights, highlighting the interconnection between diplomatic work and the protection of rights, as well as Bahrain’s role in promoting human rights values at both national and international levels. The session featured an interactive discussion…

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) today reported it has attracted over USD 250 million in investment from United Kingdom-based companies in the past three years (2022-2024) spanning across key sectors including financial services, ICT, education and tourism. This milestone achievement underscores Bahrain’s growing appeal as a strategic investment destination and highlights the strengthening economic ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made during a visit to the UK aimed at showcasing Bahrain’s investmentopportunities to British businesses and investors. Led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister ofSustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB,…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), attended the 21st ceremony honouring 653 students from various educational stages who achieved a grade of 95% or above during the 2024/2025 academic year, in addition to honouring 26 graduates who received bachelor’s degrees through Foundation scholarships. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education; Shaikh Adnan bin Abdullah Al Qattan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RHF; Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Deputy…

Geneva : The HH Shaikh Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre, the research and development arm of the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST), was honoured at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations, and held in Switzerland. The Centre was recognised for its project, the “Machine Learning Platform,” in the category of leading global initiatives under the “E-environment” field. The project was selected among 90 initiatives out of 973 global entries, reflecting Bahrain’s advanced position in leveraging AI technologies in…

Texas : Search teams plodded through mud-laden riverbanks and flew aircraft over the flood-stricken landscape of central Texas for a fourth day on Monday, looking for dozens of people still missing from a disaster that has claimed at least 78 lives. The bulk of the death toll from Friday’s flash floods was concentrated in the riverfront Hill Country Texas town of Kerrville, accounting for 68 of the dead, including 28 children, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. The Guadalupe River, transformed by predawn torrential downpours into a raging, killer torrent in less than hour, runs directly through Kerrville. The…

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), the Bahrain Swimming Association will host its Golden Jubilee celebration on July 14 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), marking 50 years since its establishment. The event will honour the association’s history of achievements and recognise swimmers, administrators, and former presidents who played an important role in the development of aquatic sports in the Kingdom. The celebration underscores the association’s…

Houston : Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday to successfully defend their CONCACAF Gold Cup crown and capture their 10th title in a pulsating final that delivered drama from start to finish. The U.S. went ahead just four minutes in when Sebastian Berhalter’s free-kick found Chris Richards, whose powerful header struck the underside of the crossbar and cannoned straight down, with the referee confirming the goal was good. Mexico found the equalizer through Raul Jimenez in the 27th minute after the striker converted from close range.

Moscow, : The Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation organised a session to discuss the outcomes of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which was held from June 18-20. The session was attended by Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia; and Andrey Svintsov, member of the State Duma and the Parliamentary Friendship Committee with Bahrain, members of the Duma. The Committee commended Bahrain’s role as guest of honour at the forum, highlighting that the Kingdom’s participation reflects the strong ties between…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today affirmed His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s appreciation for the government’s dedicated efforts in ensuring the success of Ashura. His Royal Highness noted that the effective implementation of the necessary measures to support Ashura reflects a source of pride for all, commending the government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Interior, that worked together in coordination and collectively with other public agencies to carry out His Majesty the King’s directives. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised that…