Individual Detained Over Misleading Media Statements
The Public Prosecution has received a report from the Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti‑Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security concerning an individual who made false and offensive statements about certain countries and their leaders. The statemen...
Stage set for 4th Study in India Education Fair 2025
One of the most reputed and anticipated education events in Bahrain, the 4th Study in India Education Fair 2025, is set to once again reach out to the students of the Kingdom of Bahrain on 14th and 15th November 2025 at Ramee Grand Hotel, Seef, Kingdom of Bahrain.
The event is organised b...
Rights for all - Mandatory DNA tests proposed for children of unknown parentage
Mandatory DNA tests for children of unknown parentage are before Parliament, with a central DNA database proposed to help match children to their biological parents and restore access to basic documents and services. The measure would require testing as soon as a child is found, under the supervi...
Deputy Minister Participates in Regional Agricultural Dialogue in Jordan
Eng. Asim Abdul Latif Abdullah, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Affairs at the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture. He made the remarks during his participation in the high-level Regional Agri...
Committee Reviews Senior Service Card Proposal
The Services Committee of the Council of Representatives is reviewing a proposed amendment to Article 9 of Law No. (58) of 2009 on the Rights of the Elderly. The amendment would require the Ministry, in coordination with the relevant committee, to issue a Senior Service Card granting citizens age...
Ministry of Labour Revamps Unemployment Appeals Committee
His Excellency Mr Yusuf bin Abdulhussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, welcomed members of the committee responsible for reviewing appeals related to unemployment compensation and allowances, following its reconstitution under Ministerial Decision No....
Driver Arrested After Reckless Stunt and Collision Caught on Camera
Following a widely circulated video on social media, the General Directorate of Traffic announced that it has arrested a driver and impounded his vehicle after he was seen performing dangerous stunts that led to a collision with another car.
The reckless act endangered both the driver&rsq...
Bahrain, Kuwait Sign Deal to Finance Electricity Transmission Development
Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Waleed Shamlān Al Bahar, Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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HRH Crown Prince Meets GCC Council Leaders Ahead of 19th Periodic Session
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with the heads of delegations participating in the 19th periodic meeting of the leaders of the Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states....
Education Charitable Trust Board Meeting Convened Under the Chairmanship of HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, chaired the Trust’s board meeting today at Riffa Palace.
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Bahrain’s National Revenue Agency Wins “Public Sector Cyber Vision” Award at AICS 2025
In a significant achievement reflecting its commitment to information security and cybersecurity, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) has been awarded the “Public Sector Cyber Vision” prize. The award was presented during the cybersecurity awards ceremony...
Bahrain Bourse to Host “The Market 2.0” Conference Under the Patronage of HRH The Crown Prince
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain Bourse, in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), will host “The Market 2...
Embassy of Japan leads ‘One Ocean, Our Future’ Beach Clean-Up
On Saturday, 8 November 2025, the Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Bahrain led a successful beach clean-up at Malkiya Beach, bringing together 300 volunteers in a powerful demonstration of community action. This event, part of the Embassy’s "One Ocean, Our Future" initiative, followed the...
Bahrain Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in India and Pakistan
Calls for Global Efforts to Combat Terrorism
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attacks that struck both India and P...
Parliament rejects bill for pre-marital mental health and drug tests
A controversial bill to widen pre-marital medical checks to include mental-health screening and drug-use tests was rejected by Parliament yesterday. The Services Committee’s advice to dismiss the text carried after the Ministry of Health and the Supreme Council of Health warned of practical...
Businessman, company cleared of tax evasion
The First High Criminal Court has ruled to dismiss a tax evasion case against an Asian businessman and his company after confirming that they had reached a settlement with the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) by paying BD52,108.271 in owed value-added tax (VAT).
During the court session,...
Parliament upholds 30-day grace period and half-minimum traffic fine payment despite Shura rejection.
Parliament yesterday approved a bill to give drivers longer time to settle traffic fines at a discount, with backers citing strain on household budgets. The change rewrites paragraph three of Article 56 of the Traffic Law so a motorist who accepts a settlement has 30 days to pay an amount equal t...
ICAI Bahrain Sets Stage for 17th Annual 'Future Ready' Conference
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – Bahrain Chapter is hosting its 17th Annual Flagship Conference on the 21st and 22nd of November 2025 at the Gulf Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. Led by Chairperson CA Vinit Maroo, th...
HRH Prince Salman Praises Public Sector Dedication
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent an email to all public sector employees today, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for their continued dedication and service to the Kingdom.
In his message, His Royal Highness commended the...
Bahrain Condemns Deadly Delhi Bombing, Extends Condolences to India
The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the devastating bombing that struck the heart of New Delhi, India’s capital, claiming numerous lives and injuring dozens of innocent civilians.
In an official statement, the...
Youth Must Prepare for Civil Service to Serve the Nation: Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy IAS
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The closing ceremony of the Mini Math Olympiad, organized jointly by the Students Guidance Forum (SGF) and Edupark, was distinguished by the presence of prominent figures from Bahrain’s social, cultural, technological, and educational sectors. The...