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Manama : As part of government efforts to enhance the quality of services and re-engineer procedures, the Ministry of Social Development enhanced its disability allowance registration service and disability allowance certificate issuance service for eligible persons with disabilities, to improve service quality, ensure the accuracy of disability classification data in line with approved and clear standards, and enhancing the digital user experience by enabling faster access to services and streamlining procedures through the electronic submission and tracking of applications. Under the enhanced services, the processing time for disability allowance registration has been reduced from 20 working days to 10 working…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, received Dalal Ahmed Al Qais, CEO of the Bahrain Development Bank, to discuss expanding cooperation to support tourism investment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting reviewed joint initiatives to strengthen the tourism and events sectors in line with the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Al Sairafi highlighted the role of SMEs in diversifying Bahrain’s tourism offering and enhancing visitor experiences, stressing the importance of partnerships with national development institutions to foster entrepreneurship, support…

Kuwait : The official spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence Colonel Staff Saud Al Otaibi announced Wednesday, that its Armed Forces successfully intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles and 13 hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace early in the day, with no casualties or material damage reported. In a statement issued by its Defence Ministry Al-Otaibi affirmed that the Armed Forces remain fully prepared to carry out their duties with efficiency and professionalism under a state of continuous operational readiness to safeguard the country’s security and ensure the safety of citizens and residents. 

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of the treacherous Iranian aerial attacks. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness. It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from attacks and to avoid approaching or handling them. The…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, chaired the group’s Board of Directors meeting for the second quarter of 2026. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad briefed the board on his recent visit to the United States, where he met Chris Wright, United States Secretary of Energy, to discuss cooperation in the energy sector and the impact of the regional conflict on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bapco Energies Group. The board reviewed the group’s financial and operational performance and…

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, describing them as violations of state sovereignty and international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held Iran responsible for the consequences of its continued aggression and called for the immediate cessation of these violations to preserve the security, stability and safety of the region. The ministry reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait and its support for all measures undertaken by the two countries to safeguard their sovereignty.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of thanks from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Deputy Amir of the State of Qatar, and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, in response to HRH’s cable of condolences following the passing of  Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry.

Manama : A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has commenced a five-day visit to the United Kingdom (UK) as a part of its ongoing internationaloutreach efforts to strengthen economic ties, deepen investor engagement, and showcase the Kingdom as a resilient destination for investment. The visit’s agenda features a series of high-level meetings, investor roundtables, and engagements with business leaders and industry stakeholders across key priority sectors. The recent UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement signed earlier this year represents a significant milestone…

Manama : : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. Dr. Al Zayani highlighted the historical ties between Bahrain and India, supported by mutual respect and constructive cooperation. He commended the continued growth of bilateral ties and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation through the Joint Ministerial Committee and the implementation of existing agreements. Dr. Al Zayani also expressed Bahrain’s appreciation for India’s solidarity with the Kingdom and its condemnation of the recent Iranian attacks against Bahrain. He commended India’s support for United…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with several newly appointed Undersecretaries and Assistant Undersecretaries at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, affirmed that the Kingdom’s national achievements are the result of the ambitions of its citizens that continue to support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development and support its aspirations, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed officials on receiving the Royal Trust, wishing…