Netaj Khair Al Bahrain Graduates Empower Orphaned Students in Zanzibar
Graduates of Netaj Khair Al Bahrain Train Orphaned Students in Zanzibar in HandicraftsTwo mothers supported by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and graduates of the Netaj Khair Al Bahrain program participated in a volunteer mission to an orphan school in the Republic of Zanzibar.
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Justice Minister Commends GFH Bank's Support for Zakat Fund
Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Nawaf bin Mohammed Al-Maawda met with Hisham Ahmed Al-Rayes, CEO and Board Member of GFH Bank, to discuss the bank's continued support for the Zakat and Sadaqah Fund and its contribution to community development.
During the meeting, the ...
MP Marks UAE Union Pledge Day
MP Basema Mubarak has marked the UAE’s Union Pledge Day by praising the federation’s founding vision and the close ties between Manama and Abu Dhabi.She said the day recalled the founders’ work to build a strong modern state based on unity and shared action, while laying t...
Little Municipalities Village wraps up third edition in Riffa
The Southern Municipality concluded yesterday the third edition of its "Little Municipalities Village" event, held over a week at Oasis Mall in Riffa, in co-operation with the Southern Municipal Council and the mall, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness among children...
Hands Off Hormuz
EU and GCC tell Iran: no state can block the world's most vital shipping lane
The European Union and the Gulf Co-operation Council jointly reaffirmed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed under international law, issuing a sta...
Bahrain Swimming Pools Near Full Capacity for Summer
Swimming pools across Bahrain are almost sold out for the summer, with bookings hitting 95pc and some sites full until early September.
Families have snapped up morning and evening slots as searing heat and high humidity drive people away from parks and other open-a...
Bahrain Football Legend Ismail Abdullatif Retires
Veteran striker Ismail Abdullatif has called time on his playing career after over 25 years in the game.
The forward, known to fans as ‘Sama’a’, broke the news in a social media post on Saturday, saying the curtain had fallen on a career filled with pride, grit and landm...
BD100 Fine Warning Over Roadside Laundry
Residents who hang washing over roads or pavements risk a BD100 settlement bill, the Northern Area Municipality has warned.The council said clothes lines, racks and laundry left beyond the edge of a home or shop count as unlawful use of public space.
They are treated in the same way as un...
Investing in youth, building the future
Survey chief highlights Youth City 2030 achievements
The President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), Eng. Bassem bin Yacoub Al Hamer, praised Youth City 2030 as a leading national initiative focused on developing young Bahraini talents and prepari...
Market inspections uncover consumer law violations
Ministry takes action against outlets over pricing and expired products
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce detected several violations during inspection campaigns across Bahrain’s commercial establishments to ensure compliance with consumer protection ...
Ministry of Industry and Commerce Launches "Smart Shopping" Platform at Youth City 2030
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, represented by the Consumer Protection Directorate, is participating in Youth City 2030, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in collaboration with its strategic partner, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), through a...
Bahrain Expands Global Collaboration on Sustainable Cities
Minister highlights affordable housing initiatives, digital transformation and global partnerships in New York
Bahrain highlighted its achievements in housing and sustainable urban development at the United Nations Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda, with Minister ...
Bahrain to Host 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026
Regional award to recognise innovation, AI and excellence in digital government across GCC states
The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the 7th GCC Digital Government Award 2026 as part of its presidency of the 46th session ...
Women made up 56% of new government hires in 2025
A Civil Service Bureau report showed that a total of 1,139 new employees joined government entities last year, as part of efforts to strengthen national workforce efficiency, align human resources with the needs of ministries and authorities, and raise the efficiency of job performance and workfl...
Bahrain Showcases Public-Private Housing Model at UN Urban Development Meeting
New York: Ameen Al Arrayed, Chief Executive Officer of Naseej, participated in the United Nations High-Level Midterm Review Meeting on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, held at the UN Headquarters in New York with the participation of ministers, senior officials, and representatives fro...
Survey Authority Chief Praises Youth City 2030
Manama: Engineer Bassem bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of Bahrain's Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), has praised Youth City 2030...
Pedestrian killed in Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Street crash
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Court upholds one-year jail sentence for lawyer who fraudulently took BD14,000
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The High Criminal Court of Appeal upheld a one-year prison sentence against a lawyer convicted of fraudulently taking BD14,000 from his client’s mo...
Businessman acquitted in BD 43.7 million land fraud case
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The High Criminal Court of Appeal acquitted a businessman of fraud charges related to a BD 43.7 million land deal, overturning an earlier verdict that sentenced...
Asian man jailed for stealing host’s bank card and withdrawing BD130
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The High Criminal Court sentenced a 54-year-old Asian man to three years in prison, fined him BD1,000, and ordered his deportation after serving his sentence af...
MPs Call for Youth City 2030 Expansion
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Youth City 2030 should be expanded after proving its worth as a training ground for Bahrain’s young people, MPs Maryam Al Sayegh and Waleed Al Doseri have...