143 Government Services Developed Across 22 Entities
As part of ongoing government efforts to develop and re-engineer public services, 143 services across 22 government entities were enhanced between January 15 and September 3, 2026.
The initiative forms part of plans to further improve the qualit...
Disabilities Committee Discusses Service Development
Social Development Minister and Chair of the National Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, chaired the committee’s third meeting of 2026, attended by members representing the relevant authorities.
The minister affirme...
Electricity Minister Reviews Bahrain Energy Solutions
Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan toured the pavilions of Bahraini and international companies participating in Middle East Energy 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.
During the tour, the min...
GCC Moves to Strengthen Food Security, Agricultural Supply Chains
Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak chaired the 38th meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Bahrain as the Kingdom chairs the 46th session of the...
GCC Reviews Emergency Response Plans
Meeting in Riyadh reviews emergency plans, joint rescue teams and training cooperation
The 35th meeting of the Directors General of Civil Defence of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states was held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh,...
Tamkeen Channels BD 2.6 Billion into Bahrain's Economy
The General Secretariat of the Shura Council, in cooperation with the Institute of Public Administration, held a dialogue session on the strategy of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), as part of its parliamentary support programme for council members.
Maha Abdulhamid Mofeez, ...
LMRA Detains 77, Deports 543 in August
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) carried out 3,152 inspection campaigns and visits across the Kingdom in August 2026, detaining 77 irregular workers and deporting 543 violators.
The sweeping operation covered...
Arabic AI Models Take Centre Stage at LEAP
AI expert calls for stronger data, research partnerships and an Arab Artificial Intelligence Alliance to advance large language models
Dr Jassim Haji, President of the International Group of Artificial Intelligence, delivered a lecture on artificial intelligenc...
MOI Arrests Chinese National Wanted in Fraud Case
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has arrested a 40-year-old Chinese national wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China in connection with a fraud case involving the use of tele...
HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Gold-Rated Schools
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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, and the principals of schools awarded the Gold ...
HRH Crown Prince Highlights Gulf Food Security
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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the heads of G...
Parents Warned Over Teen Knife Carrying
A knife or stick found in a teenager’s pocket, drawer or car should be taken away at once, the head of Hidd Police Station warned, saying one burst of anger could end with a young person in prison and a family’s hopes wrecked.
Colonel Dr ...
School return revives warning over unlicensed drivers
After seven months away from their classrooms, 157,000 children return to government schools today, with parents told to check that anyone paid to drive them is licensed.
Private schools resumed lessons earlier this week, a few days ahead of the public-school system. Gover...
Calls to Remove Unlicensed Workshops
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Residents of Hamad Town’s Block 1209 have complained about the alleged use of undeveloped residential plots as unlicensed workshops and warehouses.
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15-Year Jail Term for ‘Dead Drop’ Drug Trafficker
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The High Criminal Court of Appeal upheld a 15-year prison sentence and a BD10,000 fine against an Asian national convicted of importing large quantities of narcotic substances and distributing them in Bahrain using the &ld...
His Majesty highlights the camp’s role in developing Bahrain’s youth through discipline, leadership and life skills
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the Gadeha “Up to the Challenge” Junior Training Ca...
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Government Reviews Key Developments
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Pri...
Bahrain, US discuss cooperation on Open Prisons Programme
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Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Ge...
Committee Reviews School Readiness and Road Safety
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, chaired the 313th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects.
The Committee commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Is...
Tourism Minister of Bahrain Receives Senior UFI Delegation Ahead of 93rd UFI Global Congress
Her Excellency Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received Chris Skeith OBE, CEO and Managing Director of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), Said Al Shanfari, UFI President-elect for the 2027-2028 term ...
Bahrain, INTERPOL Discuss Regional Security Challenges
His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Police, participated in the ninth meeting of police chiefs from the Middle East and North Africa, organised by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and held in the Arab Republic of E...