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HM King receives invitation to attend UN Water Conference 2026

mail@newsofbahrain.com His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a written letter from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, inviting His Majesty to attend the Unit...

Expat workers can take second jobs for three months

mail@newsofbahrain.com Foreign workers can now work for a second employer for up to three months while staying under their existing work permit, under new LMRA rules that allow short-term staff sharing between firms. The worker must agre...

Bahrain Strengthens Health Cooperation with UAE and Singapore

mail@newsofbahrain.com Health Minister Dr Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan held separate meetings with Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention of the UAE, and Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health of Singapore, in New York. ...

Kingdom Pushes Digital Transformation in Tourism

mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its tourism sector through digital transformation, sustainable development and new visitor experiences, Tourism Minister Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi said. In a statemen...

Kingdom Highlights Pandemic Preparedness at UN Meeting

mail@newsofbahrain.com Health Minister Dr Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan took part in a high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly ...

Wheelchair-Friendly Walkways Proposed

mail@newsofbahrain.com A proposal to make public walkways safer and easier to use for wheelchair users, blind people and those with limited mobility has been put forward by Southern Municipal Council chairman Abdulla Abdul Latif...

MPs Seek Jobless Pay for Workers Who Quit

mail@newsofbahrain.com Quitting a job would no longer shut workers out of unemployment pay when they had a legitimate reason for leaving, under a proposal lodged in Parliament by five MPs. The plan ...

HH Shaikh Nasser Competes in Qatar Endurance Race

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa took part in the Qatar International 160km Endurance Race as the Royal Endurance Team continues its preparations for upcoming international competitions.The race formed part of the team’s approved programme and provided an...

Peace Must Be Built

  Bahrain reaffirms its commitment to international law, freedom of navigation and lasting peace.   Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani delivered Bahrain’s address during the General Debate of the 81st session of the U...

Smart Border Tech

Bahrain reviews AI and smart corridor technologies aimed at strengthening border security and speeding up passenger processing. Bahrain is exploring advanced technologies to strengthen border security and improve passenger processing at Bahrain International Airport. Sheikh Hisham...

Bahrain Village Set For F1 Malaysia

  Tourism, culture and heritage will be showcased to Formula 1 fans during the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix activities in Malaysia. The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is set to launch Bahrain Village at th...

Fighting Crime Without Borders

  General Shaikh Rashid Calls for Global Unity Against Organised Crime Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa represented Bahrain at the 15th UN ...

Cook Jailed Over BD899 Scam

mail@newsofbahrain.com A 23-year-old cook has been sentenced to three years in prison, fined BD1,000 and ordered to be deported after serving his sentence for his role in a phishing scam that stole BD899 from a bank account. ...

Foreign Bank Wins BD72,000 Court Claim

mail@newsofbahrain.com The High Commercial Court ordered a trading company to pay a foreign bank $191,361.81, equivalent to about BD72,335, for unpaid goods delivered to Bahrain more than seven years ago. ...

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