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...
Filipino Remittances Climb to $140M
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About 55,000 Filipinos in Bahrain sent almost $140 million home in the first half of 2026, up 1.92 pc on a year earlier, even as the kingdom ranked last among the six Gulf states for Filipino remittances....
Two Arrested Over Al Hidd Refrigerator Theft
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Muharraq Governorate Police arrested two Asian men, aged 62 and 32, for allegedly breaking into a refrigerator used to store food products for sale and stealing its contents in Al Hidd.
The Ministry of Interior sai...
Driver Detained After Red-Light Crash
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A driver has been detained pending investigation after running a red pedestrian traffic light on Shaikh Jaber Al Sabah Avenue and seriously injuring a child.
The Public Prosecution said the driver failed to exercis...
Bahrain Takes Top Spot for Black Carbon Cuts
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Bahrain has taken joint first place worldwide for cutting black carbon emissions, scoring a perfect 100 in one of the key measures used by the 2026 Environmental Performance Index.
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Night Building Curbs Urged After Daily Complaints
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Students, workers an...
Smart Cameras Cut Speeding
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Veteran Bahraini Silver Craftsman Dies at 96
The old Manama Souq on Sunday mourned the passing of one of Bahrain’s best-known and longest-serving silver craftsmen, Abdulrazzaq Khalid Roomi Al Roomi, who died at the age of 96 after a career spanning nearly 75 years...