HRH Crown Prince Welcomes Newly Appointed German and Sri Lankan Envoys
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received His Excellency Henning Georg Simon, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026 Announces UN Envoy Dr. Mohieldin as Key Speaker
The fourth edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East will be held on January 27–28, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, with H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy on Financing Sustainable Development, delivering the keynote address. The e...
Bahrain’s popular open-air Winter Market
The open-air setup left visitors exposed during rainy weather.
Lack of covered seating made it difficult for guests to stay comfortably.
Better prepara...
‘Vigilant Eyes and Strong Hands of the Nation’; Interior Minister
HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, attended the Ministry of Interior (MOI) celebration to mark Bahrain Police Day, extending congratulations on behalf of MOI affiliates to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister ...
iGA and Royal Academy of Police Celebrate Winners of 2025 AI GameDay Challenge
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Police (RAP), honored the winning teams of the 2025 AI GameDay Challenge, a competition for university students from across Bahrain. The event was held in partnership with ...
Engineering Staff Strike Over Three Months of Unpaid Salaries
Workers at a private engineering services company in Al Budaiya have stopped working after reportedly not receiving their salaries for the past three months. The delay has caused severe financial and emotional strain for many employees and their families.
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Bahrain Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Palmyra, Syria
The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack near Palmyra, Syria, which targeted Syrian security forces and US personnel, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups in ...
Global Village Lights Up for Bahrain’s National Days
Global Village, one of the region’s top cultural destinations and a favorite family hub for entertainment, culture, and shopping, has invited the public to join its celebrations for Bahrain’s National Days on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The day promises a lively lineup of ...
Bahrain Launches International Center for Creative Economy
Bahrain has taken a major step to boost its creative and cultural sectors with the opening of the International Center for the Creative Orange Economy.
The new center, launched by the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion ...
Mara’ee 2025 concludes with flying colours
The Bahrain International Exhibition “Mara’ee 2025”, which concluded yesterday, had attracted strong turnout from families and children, offering a mix of educational and recreational activities appealing to various age groups. Children said the exhibition provided an enjoyable ...
Hamala mall chaos
Family-friendly public space disrupted weekly by hundreds of unruly minors
What should be a relaxed, family friendly open air mall in Hamala has instead become a source of weekly frustration for visitors. The mall, home to restaurants, cafés and a dedicated childre...
iGA Chief Executive Meets Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority Governor
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Municipalities Minister Visits Mara'ee 2025 Exhibition
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Nation honours police efforts in safeguarding security, safety and stability
Bahrain Police Day is a “precious national occasion” reflecting the vital role of the police in safeguarding security, stability and the rule of law.
This was emphasised by Dr Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, Chairman of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development Board of Tru...
Non-Bahrainis in government jobs down 29% since 2019
Non-Bahrainis working in government jobs have fallen by 29 per cent over about six years, dropping from 7,582 employees in 2019 to 5,361 to date, the Civil Service Bureau has said.
In a written reply to a parliamentary question by MP Dr Hisham Al Ashiri, the bureau put the change down to ...
MP proposes 2.5% minimum credit card payment from 5%
A proposal to cut the minimum monthly repayment on credit-card bills to 2.5 per cent, from 5 per cent, has been filed in Parliament by MP Mohammed Al Ma’refi, along with a plan to fix one statement date for all banks and licensed card issuers. Al Ma’refi’s proposal asks the gove...
Bahrain Police symbol of ‘loyalty and service to the nation’
HisExcellency Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, praised the Bahrain Police as an “honorable example of loyalty”. Also chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, Dr. Al Zayani commended their role in “defending the security of the homeland e...
Shura Council to review unemployment insurance accounts and labour permit cap bill
The Shura Council will review today the audited 2023 accounts of the Unemployment Insurance Fund and discuss a proposed amendment to the Labour Market Law, which a Shura committee has opposed in principle. Members will consider the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee’s report on the au...
Bahrain Police Force Celebrates Achievements, Enhances Safety, and Strengthens Community Engagement on Police Day
The General Directorate of Traffic continues its efforts to improve road safety. It began implementing the latest amendments to the Traffic Law and introduced modern patrols to enhance road safety. Traffic patrols responded to 80,167 traffic accidents up to last October, including 464 fatalities ...
Bahrain Police Force Marches Confidently into the Future with Loyalty and Modernisation
The crime rate in Bahrain has fallen to unprecedented levels, providing the strongest on-the-ground evidence that the Kingdom’s security and stability system is becoming increasingly well established. This is due to the implementation of the security strategy launched by His Excellency Mini...
Five public tenders have been opened by the Tender Board, drawing 22 bids in total.
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One of them, from the Ministry of Works, seeks a full overhaul of Dair Primary Intermediate Girls School. The ministry said the job covers civil and building wo...