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BD500 Monthly Fines Proposed for Unfinished Buildings

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Unfinished buildings left idle for years across Bahrain could soon face monthly fines of around BD500 under a new proposal discussed by the Capital Municipal Co...

Rejections, Disputes and Delays Surface

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Most Bankruptcy Cases in Bahrain Rejected Since 2023 Most bankruptcy and reorganisation cases filed in Bahrain since the start of 2023 have been dismissed, acco...

Path to Recovery

Positive momentum builds across Bahrain’s private sector After a quieter stretch shaped by wider geopolitical uncertainty, Bahrain’s business landscape is beginning to recover. Across Manama, activity is gradually picking up across retail, services, and real e...

Secrets of Stones

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A 130-year-old family heirloom has shaped the life of Hussein Al Daraji, owner of Rooh Al Ahgar Jewelry in Manama’s Gold Souq, who has spent more than 35 ...

Over 900 complaints exposed

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com More than 900 complaints from residents across Capital districts 8 and 9 have exposed growing pressure on roads, pavements and basic municipal services, accordi...

Fake Link Scam

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined BD 10,000 after being convicted of importing 1.2 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside a postal parcel sent f...

Three Arrested Over BD4,700 Theft in Gudaibiya

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science arrested three individuals aged 32 to 36, for all...

Strong Signals of Security Unity

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The United States has reaffirmed its strong defence and security partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain during a high-level visit by CENTCOM Commander Admiral ...

Hidden Drugs in Parcel

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined BD 10,000 after being convicted of importing 1.2 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside a postal parcel sent f...

Gulf Air to Restore Network to 50+ Destinations by June 2026

Following the reopening of the Kingdom of Bahrain's airspace, and as part of its ongoing efforts to restore its global route network, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, confirmed that the gradual resumption of flights to and from Bahrain International Airport is ongoing, wi...

CENTCOM Chief Visits Bahrain, Signals Continued US Commitment

The United States has reaffirmed its long-standing military partnership with Bahrain following a recent visit by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Bradley Cooper. In a statement, US Ambassador to Bahrain Stephanie Hallett highlighted the depth of defence cooperation between the two countries, des...

Six-Month Fee Suspension Backed for Bahraini Businesses

Five MPs secured Parliament’s backing on Tuesday for an urgent call to suspend electricity and water bills, municipal charges and labour fees for Bahraini business owners for six months, in a move aimed at easing pressure on firms facing economic strain after recent Iranian attacks. ...

Souq Waqif set for road upgrades

Drivers in Souq Waqif will benefit from road improvements after Parliament approved urgent upgrades, following concerns over congestion, damaged streets and limited access. The decision comes in response to complaints about blocked narrow roads, insufficient parking, and difficult traffic...