Bahrain Hosts GCC Customs Union Meeting
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Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received the heads of delegations taking part in the 18th meeting of the GCC Customs Union Authority’s Executive Council in Bahrain.
The ministe...
New Health Centre Takes Shape in Salman City
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Works Minister Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj has inspected the ongoing construction of the Hussein Ali Yateem Health Centre in Salman City, as part of the ministry’s follow-up on primary healthcare projects across Bahr...
Shura Services Committee Hails Royal Support for Education
Legislative Authority Committed to Updating Legal Frameworks to Keep Pace with Evolving Education Methods
The Services Committee at the Shura Council, chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Jamila Mohammed Redha Al Salman, has affirmed that the royal messag...
Bahrain Hosts Preparatory Meeting of GCC Health Ministry Undersecretaries
The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the 12th preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Health Ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC.
Dr. Lulwa Rashid S...
MPs Seek Jail Terms for Insulting Islamic Figures
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Five Bahraini MPs have proposed tougher penalties for publicly insulting prophets, the Prophet Mohammed’s family, his Companions or his wives, including up to five years in prison and a BD20,000 fine.
The pro...
Municipal Councils Return Next Week
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Municipal councils will begin returning next week with a backlog of local problems to tackle, from stalled projects and rubbish-bag charges to property owners seeking a clear right to challenge changes to l...
SIO Launches Digital IBAN Verification Service
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Bahrain to Host First ‘Made in GCC 2026’ Forum
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Manama-London Talks Focus on Security, Cooperation and Hormuz
Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani received UK Chargé d’Affaires Simon Martin in Manama. The two sides discussed ways to further strengthen Bahrain-UK relations.
The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation under existing agreements, including the&n...
GCC Moves to Tackle the Next Wave of Digital Crime
Public Prosecution participated in a three-day workshop aimed at developing a GCC Strategy to Combat Cybercrime and AI-Related Crimes, organised by the GCC General Secretariat in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Qatar.
Bahrain was re...
Takaful International, Al Salam Launch Women’s Health Campaign
Takaful International and Al Salam Specialist Hospital Partner to Launch Month-Long Women’s Health Campaign Marking SCW’s 25th Anniversary
Takaful International Company and Al Salam Specialist Hospi...
Mynas and Crows Banned Under New Rules
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Import, possession and trade in myna birds and crows will be banned in Bahrain, with breaches punishable by six months to a year in jail and a BD500 to BD5,000 fine, or either penalty.
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Three-Year Falcon Passports Launched
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Falcon owners in Bahrain will be able to take their birds abroad on three-year passports under new rules covering 38 species and requiring identity checks, health papers and proof that each bird was lawfull...
Bahrain, UK Discuss Stronger Cooperation
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Simon Martin, Chargé d’Affaires of the United Kingdom’s Embassy in Bahrain.
His Majesty welcomed the UK diplomat and wished him success in his duties. They discussed the longstanding Bahrain-UK ties and ways ...
Shaping Bahrain’s Young Generation
A number of ministers and government chief executives visited Gadeha Junior Camp at Exhibition World Bahrain to review its training, educational and developmental programmes for young participants....
Global Quest to Unlock the Universe’s Mysteries
Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), attended the launch ceremony of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
The participation reflects Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with leading inte...
'Our Bahrain' Names National Values Logo Winner
Major General Mohammed bin Daina, General Supervisor of the Executive Office of the National Plan to Promote National Belonging and Strengthen Citizenship Values, honoured Eman Hussein Ali, winner of the Best Design award in the “Our National Values Logos” competition.
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3-Year-Old Indian Boy Drowns in Bathtub
In a heartbreaking incident, a three-year-old Indian boy lost his life after accidentally falling into a water-filled bathtub at his family’s residence in Bahrain.
The deceased child has been identified as Dhyan Surya, the only son of Megha (also known as Alphonsa Jose), a native of...
News In Brief - From the Court
Two Asians Jailed Over Theft Case
The Public Prosecution in Muharraq Governorate ordered the pre-trial detention of two Asian defendants accused of stealing two refrigerators used to store and display products for sale.
The case came to light after security authorities received ...
Youth Explore Bahrain’s Legislative Process
The General Secretariat of the Shura Council received participants in the “Joy of Knowledge” programme, organised by the Ministry of Social Development in cooperation with Sharifa Al Awadhi Youth Centre and the Ch...
New Decree Changes Special Passport Eligibility
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A royal decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has reorganised the categories eligible for Bahrain’s special passports, replacing Article (9) of the 1975 Passport Law with a new provision that set...