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Manama :  StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), hosted the recent edition of the highly anticipated entrepreneurial series, StartUp Bahrain Pitch, highlighting rising founders from Bahrain’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event was hosted in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Bahrain Economic Development Board, and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). The new edition builds on the remarkable success of the previous ones, which have helped cultivate a strong culture of innovation and creativity within Bahrain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The recent…

Kuala Lumpur : In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and as part of his official visit to Malaysia, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Malaysia on cooperation in planning, developing, and enhancing industrial zones. The MoU was signed by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa highlighted the strong longstanding…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, met with Yusuf bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Jaafari Endowments Council, on his visit to the Jaafari Endowments Directorate. The meeting was attended by Isa Sami Al Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The meeting focused on the upcoming establishment of a unified General Directorate of Endowments, in light of the recent Royal Decrees (28) and (29) of 2025. These decrees introduce structural reforms to the endowments sector, aimed at streamlining operations, improving governance, and enhancing institutional performance in…

Manama : Abdulnabi Salman, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, received members of the Parliament of India, led by MP Baijayant Panda. The meeting reviewed issues of common interest and means to enhance parliamentary cooperation and exchange expertise between the two countries. MP Salman highlighted the historical ties between Bahrain and India, strengthened under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation to serve the shared interests of both countries and their peoples across various sectors, particularly within parliamentary diplomacy. For his part, MP Panda commended Bahrain’s…

Riyadh : The General Directorate of Passports has reported that as of Saturday, May 24, a total of 961,903 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj season 1446 AH through air, land, and seaports.  According to the directorate, 912,598 pilgrims entered via airports, 45,028 through land crossings, and 4,277 by sea, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The directorate affirmed its commitment to facilitating smooth entry procedures by equipping all international entry points with advanced technology and deploying highly trained, multilingual staff.

St. Petersburg : At the 13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, Professor Marike Paulsson, Secretary General of the Council for International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, delivered the closing remarks as a guest of honour at the open meeting held to promote international cooperation in arbitration. The event was organised by the Russian Council for the Improvement of Arbitration Proceedings under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. The session, titled “Open Meeting of the Council for the Improvement of Arbitration Proceedings,” brought together a group of prominent local and international experts, including representatives…

Muscat : Oman’s non-oil exports increased by 8.6% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching OMR 1.618 billion, compared to OMR 1.490 billion in the same period last year. The growth is attributed to efforts to develop domestic industries, attract foreign investment, localise projects, and support the private sector. Non-oil exports accounted for 28.6% of Oman’s total exports, which stood at OMR 5.659 billion. The exported goods included a range of industrial products, metals, plastics, machinery, electrical equipment, and chemical products.

Bangkok : Three people were killed when a police helicopter crashed in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. One person survived after parachuting from the aircraft. The Bell 212 helicopter was on a training mission when it went down around 1 p.m. local time near Wing 5 Air Base. Authorities have announced an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Firefighters and rescue teams were deployed to extinguish the blaze. According to Thailand’s Fire and Rescue page on Facebook, the victims were two pilots and a flight technician. The condition of the parachute survivor has not yet been disclosed.

Manama : Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, held a ceremony honouring the winners of the 29th edition of Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize at the Isa Cultural Centre. Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Director General of the Office of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim, attended the event and presented certificates and prizes to 87 female winners. Awards were also presented…

Manama : Dr. Khalfan Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, visited Salman City on the sidelines of the minister’s official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.The minister was accompanied by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture; Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; and Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.Minister Al Rumaihi presented Bahrain’s housing development, particularly in social housing. She outlined the ministry’s approach to expanding housing access through finance programmes, land development rights in partnership with the private sector, and the…