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Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, confirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continuing the development of a supportive regulatory environment for entrepreneurship and creating new commercial opportunities for citizens. He noted that this will enable Bahraini talents and skills to turn their expertise into organised and sustainable projects that contribute to diversifying business activity and strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s unique national identity in the local market. This came following the issuance of Edict (36) of 2026 on identifying commercial activities that are limited to Bahrainis. The edict reflects the focus on providing promising opportunities for…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the teams who won the Startup Bahrain-UoB Competition at Riffa Palace. The competition is designed for Bahraini startups and is supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The Res-Q team secured first place, followed by the Loop team in second place and the Durra team in third. His Royal Highness congratulated the winning teams and wished them continued success. His Royal Highness affirmed that supporting innovation and entrepreneurship by providing the tools to enable national talent to thrive is a key…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, noted the importance of continuing to preserve Bahraini heritage, which is a key pillar supporting the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, affirmed…

Manama : Ziad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, inaugurated the Bahraini Fingerprint exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Social Development at the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products from July 26- 30, as part of the ministry’s efforts to empower productive families, expand marketing opportunities for their products, and strengthen their presence in the local market. The exhibition is organised to promote the Capital Mall for Bahraini Products as a permanent incubator for productive families and an outlet for marketing Bahraini products. It provides an interactive marketing platform that brings together artisans and productive families, enabling visitors…

Seoul : The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued extreme grave heat wave warnings for Daegu and other Southeastern parts of South Korea as temperatures climbed well above 30  C. The KMA reported that the highest-level heat warnings came into effect in southwestern parts of Daegu, and the nearby cities of Gyeongsan and Cheongdo County. Warnings were also issued for the southeastern cities of Pohang and Gyeongju. According to the KMA, temperatures reached 38.4 C in Gyeongju, 35.4 C in Daegu and 32.1 C in Pohang. A warning is issued when the daily high is forecast to reach 39 C or…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, discussed bilateral relations and means to enhance ties across various domains during a telephone call. Both sides expressed their aspiration to work together to further develop relations between the two countries and expand cooperation in a manner that serves their mutual interests and brings growth and prosperity to their peoples. HH the UAE President and the UK Prime Minister also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

New Delhi : Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson, Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution, held a high-level meeting with Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Justice of the Republic of India on the sidelines of the UNCITRAL Celebratory Conference in India. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation across legal, judicial, and investment channels. Discussions addressed shared priorities between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India, including the promotion of investment, legal and judicial collaboration, and ongoing efforts to build modern frameworks for the resolution of international disputes. The meeting also explored…

Manama :   Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the first edition of the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition from 6 to 8 October at Exhibition World Bahrain. The Forum and Exhibition reflect the shared vision of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, to strengthen economic and industrial integration, support sustainable development, and reinforce the industrial sector’s role in economic diversification. The initiative aims to build a more competitive, sustainable, and resilient GCC industrial ecosystem capable of responding…

Damascus : Thirty-five people were killed and 30 others injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor Road in Syria, prompting the Health and Defence ministries to mobilise emergency teams and designated hospitals to respond to the incident. The Ministry of Health said the emergency response system had been placed on maximum alert, with the injured transferred to hospitals in Homs and Deir Ezzor and the necessary medical teams deployed. The ministry added that the casualty figures are preliminary and may change as further information becomes available. The Syrian Interior Minister extended condolences to the families…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa said the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to strengthen its leadership in environmental conservation through national strategies that promote sustainability, protect natural resources and preserve ecosystems. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman said the environmental achievements realised 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, reflect Bahrain’s commitment to…