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Istanbul : Ambassador Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at an extraordinary ministerial session of the Arab League Council in Istanbul. The meeting was convened at the request of the Republic of Iraq to discuss developments in the region and the military escalation between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the presence of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the Arab League. A statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and…

Dubai : Rana Ahmed Khalifa, Strategic Planning Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), and Alaa Abdulnabi Al Khunizi, Senior Specialist for Local and International Cooperation at SCW, participated in the GCC Knowledge Exchange Workshop on “Women’s Economic Empowerment” organised by the UAE Gender Balance Centre for Excellence & Knowledge Exchange. Rana highlighted Bahrain’s national plan for women’s advancement (2025–2026), outlining key initiatives based on current assessments and aligned with the long-term strategy endorsed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2005.The forum brought together experts from the World Bank and GCC…

Manama : The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has called on all citizens and residents to activate the alerts and sirens feature available on the MyGov app, as part of precautionary civil protection measures to enhance public safety.This feature aims to ensure that notifications issued by the relevant official authorities reach the public during emergencies, enabling individuals to take appropriate action in a timely manner and supporting efforts to safeguard lives and property.The iGA emphasised that the alerts and sirens feature on the MyGov app serves as an effective digital channel during emergencies to boost individual readiness and raise community…

Moscow : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, delivered a keynote address at the 28th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 (SPIEF). The session was attended by His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation; His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia; His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Chinese Vice Premier; His Excellency Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa; and senior officials from across the globe. In his address, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa highlighted Bahrain’s approach to economic development…

Moscow : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, departed the Russian Federation following Bahrain’s participation as the official Guest of Honour at the 2025 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), held under the theme “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World”. His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, noting that Bahrain’s participation reflected the depth of the historical friendship and growing cooperation between the two countries across various domains.

St. Petersburg : The Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of media and information technology, along with a cooperation agreement between their national news agencies, on the sidelines of Bahrain’s participation as Guest of Honour at the 2025 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, highlighted the strength of Bahrain-Russia relations and their continued development across various domains, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. The memorandum of…

Manama : As part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in the Russian Federation, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, and Tatiana Merkushova. Deputy Head of Federal Customs Service of Russia. signed an agreement on mutual administrative cooperation in customs matters between the two governments.   Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad highlighted the significance of the agreement as a strategic move to enhance and modernise customs operations. He noted that it aligns with Bahrain Customs’ 2024–2027 strategic plan and reflects broader international efforts to strengthen cross-border partnerships. The agreement is designed to deepen cooperation between the Kingdom…

Changsha : : Nine people had been confirmed dead and 26 others injured, after an explosion broke out Monday morning at a fireworks factory in central China, according to the on-site rescue headquarters. The explosion occurred in Linli County, Hunan Province. An all-out search and rescue operation is currently underway, and an investigation team has been formed to determine the cause of the accident.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today visited the Main Operations Room at the Ministry of Interior (MOI). HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister reaffirmed that Bahrainis remain the foundation of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. His Royal Highness commended the dedication and unwavering determination of the MOI’s personnel, describing them as a true embodiment of sacrifice, loyalty,…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the extension of the cancellation of its scheduled flights departing to and arriving from the cities of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq until June 27.As the safety of its passengers and crew members remains a top priority, Gulf Air will continue to monitor developments in the region closely, and work with its partners to help accommodate and reroute passengers affected by these flight cancellations.Passengers can stay updated on flight timings by downloading the Gulf Air mobile…