Metro Route Works Begin for Airport-to-Seef Line
Airport-to-Seef trains and a Juffair-to-Isa Town line will form the spine of Phase One of Bahrain’s planned metro, the Transportation and Telecommunications Minister has said, as work begins to prepare the route.
HE Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa sa...
Housing application reinstatement window may rise to four years
A proposal to give families longer to revive a cancelled housing application will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, with MP Hanan Fardan urging the government to extend the reinstatement window from two years to four after an applicant loses one of the eligibility conditions.
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Push for Accounting-Trained Staff to Oversee Audits in Government
Parliament will debate and vote on Tuesday on a recommendation calling on the government to ensure staff tasked with overseeing the accounting, bookkeeping and audit sector in ministries and other state bodies have qualifications linked to accounting and audit.
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MPs to Debate Doubling Court Deadline for Environment Appeals
Deadline rules for environment appeals are up for debate on Tuesday, with MPs weighing a change that would double the court challenge window from 30 days to 60.
Parliament will take up a draft amendment to paragraph (a) of Article 113 of the Environment Law (Law ...
MPs to Debate Ban on Delivery Bikes Using Main Roads
A call to bar delivery motorbikes from main roads will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, even as a committee has urged MPs to reject it, warning it would shift congestion into neighbourhood streets and could push riders into cars.
The request, filed by MPs Bad...
Interior Minister Receives bin Daina and Al- Araifi Families
His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received today a number of members of the Bin Daina and Al- Araifi families, led by Rashid Mohammed Bin Daina, who expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency for the condolences he...
Al Furqan Centre Organizes Blood Donation Drive to Mark the New Year
TDT I Manama
The Social Welfare Department of the Al Furqan Centre, in collaboration with the Salmaniya Blood Bank, successfully organized a blood donation camp on January 1. The drive, which ran from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, saw active participation from Al Furqan memb...
Kerala Christian Ecumenical Council Hosts Reception for H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theophilos
TDT I Manama
The Kerala Christian Ecumenical Council (KCEC) organized a warm reception in Bahrain for H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theophilos, Metropolitan of the Ahmedabad Diocese and Assistant Metropolitan of the Mumbai Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Church.
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Zamzam Container and Abu Asad Plate Top Auction
The Hawa Al Manama auction brought Bahrain’s heritage to life, combining rare treasures with lively bidding and cultural celebration.
Top Sales: Zamzam water container BHD 200, Abu Asad plate BHD 350.
Participation: Citizens, GCC visito...
Bahrain St. Mary’s Cathedral Appoints 2026 Governing Body
TDT I Manama
The new managing committee of the Bahrain St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Cathedral has officially assumed office for the 2026 service year. The installation ceremony was led by H.G. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theophilos, Metropolitan of the Ahmedabad Diocese and As...
Shura Rejects Expats Master’s Rule Bill Again
Shura said no again on Sunday, voting down for a second time a draft law that would make a master’s degree the minimum bar for expat hires in public-sector posts, and sending the disputed proposal to the National Assembly after the two chambers failed to agree.
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Pravasi Legal Cell Successfully Repatriates Stranded Indian Family from Bahrain
TDT I Manama
The Pravasi Legal Cell (PLC) Bahrain Chapter has successfully facilitated the repatriation of Mr. Sandeep Thundiyil, a native of Mahe, India, marking the end of a prolonged humanitarian and legal ordeal for his family in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mr...
Interior Minister Emphasizes Role of Bahraini Families in Strengthening National Unity
TDT I Manama
His Excellency Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received members of the Bin Daina and Al-Arifi families today, led by Mr. Rashid Mohammed Bin Daina. The meeting served as an opportunit...
Cooperation Committee Holds Regular Meeting to Boost Coordination
The Cooperation Committee between the Capital Trustees Council, municipal councils, and government entities held its regular meeting to review ongoing projects and strengthen coordination.
The meeting was chaired by Wael bin Nas...
Beyond the Classroom as 5,000 Students Explore Bahrain
Nearly five thousand government school students stepped beyond their classrooms this semester, taking part in a nationwide programme of educational field visits organised by the Ministry of Education. The initiative turned Bahrain itself into a living textbook, placing history, culture and public...
Foreign national arrested at Bahrain airport with cocaine worth BD400,000
A 32 year old foreign national has been arrested upon arrival in Bahrain after authorities seized more than three kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of about BD400,000. The drugs were found in the suspect’s possession at the time of his arrival in the Kingdom....
Police Accountability: Three Officers Sent to Court Following Unit Investigations
The Acting Attorney General and Head of the Special Investigation Unit, Mr. Mohammed Khalid Al-Hazzaa, announced that the unit received 15 complaints during the last third of 2025. The complaints included allegations of torture and ill-treatment, all of which were ...
Bahraini artist brings Isa Town’s cooling walkways on global stage
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From Isa Town’s walkways to an international gallery, Bahrain’s first misting system comes alive through the brush of Bahraini artist Buthaina Ghan...
2,850 hired in education and health sectors since 2023
TDT | Manama
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Around 2,850 new staff were taken on across Bahrain’s education and health sectors from January 2023 to December 2025, with Bahrainis accounting for about...
Renewable energy bill and arbitration court deal up for Shura debate today
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Shura members will meet today to debate an amended renewable energy bill that would exempt renewable-energy systems and energy-efficiency equipment from all cus...
Verdict set for 13 January in airport hashish smuggling case
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An ‘X’ mark on a suitcase at Bahrain International Airport has set a 13 January deadline for the High Criminal Court to rule on the case of a 24-yea...