HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister Meets Newly Appointed Gulf CDC CEO
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with Colonel Dr Manaf Al Qahtani, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control, at the Secretariat General of the Gulf Health Council at Riffa...
63 Countries, One Journey
A grand reception was held at the Bharathi Association premises in Bahrain to honour Dr. Singara Vadivel, a 58-year-old technologist and solo motorcycle adventurer currently undertaking an extraordinary global expedition. The event drew a large gathering of community members and well-wishers eage...
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Students in the Kingdom of Bahrain are proving that innovation is driven by ideas and dedication rather than age. A group of students from Al Jabriya Industrial Boys’ School developed a smart device called “Tanka” to address the safe disposal of ...
Unemployment Appeals Surge
“The rise in unemployment appeals reflects both increased public reliance on the system and the need to continuously review procedures to ensure fairness and efficiency.” - MP Jaleela Al Sayed
More than ...
BTEA Introduces Optional Q1 Fee Deferral for Tourism Sector
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the option to defer first-quarter fees for all tourism establishments, including hotels, hotel apartments, furnished apartments, and tourism restaurants.The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support business continuit...
Captain's corner - Why Bahrain’s Future is Public
Bahrain’s skyline and infrastructure are evolving at a breakneck pace, yet our daily commute remains anchored to a car-centric culture that increasingly clashes with our national goals. As Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation & Telecommunications hi...
Volunteer Emergency Training
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) conducted a hands-on training workshop on disaster response and safe evacuation at its headquarters in the Diplomatic Area to enhance the readiness of volunteers involved in humanitarian operations.
The workshop brought together volunteers and aspir...
Domestic Worker Rescued
Unpaid labour, abuse, and confinement in a locked room
A 24-year-old Asian domestic worker who arrived in Bahrain seeking employment instead found herself trapped in a disturbing case of exploitation, abuse, and forced confinement, according to court records....
Breakthrough in Inclusive Education
From Waiting to Learning Together
A simple turn-taking activity in a classroom at Al Hidd Primary Boys School marked a significant step forward for a student with autism, reflecting growing progress in inclusive education through the “Future Heroes” programme....
Court Raises Accident Compensation Amount
The Civil Court of Appeal increased compensation awarded to a family following a traffic accident after new medical findings revealed the injured victim's worsening condition. The total compensation rose from 16,000 to 20,000 Bahraini dinars after the appellate medical committee confirmed that th...
A School Under Investigation
Unapproved English Book Sparks Probe Into Private School
A private school is under investigation by the Ministry of Education for curriculum violations following routine monitoring and regulatory oversight.
The Ministry revealed that th...
Industrial Cooperation Plans
“The current regional environment reinforces the importance of flexible logistics systems and collective preparedness" - Eman Ahmed Al Dosari
As part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry ...
New Dual-Lane Turn Improves Flow by 40%
The Ministry of Works completed an expansion of the turning point connecting Shaikh Isa bin Salman Highway with Janabiya Road to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
The upgrade is part of a wider plan to improve major road junctions across Bahrain by adding extra lanes where neede...
Vets Honoured for Public Health Role
Veterinarians in Bahrain have been honoured for their crucial role in safeguarding public health, animal welfare, and food safety.
Marking World Veterinary Day, observed on the last Saturday of April, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture highlighted the profession’...
BD 7,700 Fraud Lands Worker in Prison
The High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld a one-year prison sentence for an Asian procurement officer after he was found guilty of embezzlement and document forgery involving company funds.
The court also ordered the confiscation of forged documents, repayment of BD 7,714.750, and rule...
Bahrain Strongly Condemns Armed Attempt in US
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Northern Sea Drill
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that it will conduct a training exercise in the Northern Maritime Area (Heer Shatiah) on Sunday and Monday, April 26–27, 2026.
According to the Directorat, the exercise will ta...
Muharraq Governor Praises Heritage Photographer
The Governor of Muharraq, Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, received researcher and photographer Abdullah Al Khan, commending his efforts in documenting the visual history of Bahrain, particularly Muharraq Governorate.
During the...
HM King HAMAD Receives Russian Envoy
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bahrain, Dr. Alexey Skosyrev, at Al-Safriya Palace today.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad ...
Bahrain, Kuwait FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments
Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call today with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
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Tabreed Bahrain Expands District Cooling Network in Manama
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