Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN
AFP | Madrid
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Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and A...
EU parliament to freeze approval of US trade deal: lawmakers
AFP | Strasbourg
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EU lawmakers have agreed to hold off ratifying a key trade deal with the United States following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Gre...
NBB recognises excellence and dedication@First Townhall of 2026
TDT | Manama
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The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) held its first Townhall of 2026, bringing together employees for an engaging session led by Group Chief Executive Officer, Us...
Netflix Makes All-Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
California: Netflix has revised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, offering an all-cash deal in a move aimed at strengthening its position against Paramount’s rival takeover attempt. Under the amended plan, Netflix will pay $27.75 per share for WBD’s movie studio and streaming assets...
Al Salam Bank marks 20 years of transformational growth and market leadership
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Al Salam Bank marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of strategic evolution, institutional resilience, and sustained leadership within Bahrain&rsqu...
Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026 to Host Expert-Led Workshops Driving Climate Action
The fourth edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) will take place on 27–28 January 2026, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and sustai...
Bahrain Clear Signs Agreement with Beyon Connect to Adopt eKey 2.0 and Bulk KYC Services
Bahrain Clear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bahrain Bourse, has signed an agreement with Beyon Connect to adopt the National Digital Identity Authentication Platform (eKey 2.0), marking a key step in updating its investor database and advancing its digital transform...
Reusable Foodware Initiatives rolled out in Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi : UAE companies and government bodies are taking concrete steps to curb single-use plastic waste at large events and venues, introducing scalable reusable foodware systems that support national sustainability goals.
At the World Futur...
Parliament set for new vote on advertising law preamble
TDT | Manama
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A narrow dispute over the preamble of a bill regulating advertising in Bahrain will go to a new vote in Parliament, while the main clauses remain agreed.
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Gold bullion drives Bahrain’s re-export trade
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Gold bullion topped Bahrain’s re-export trade in November 2025, with shipments worth 8.3 million dinars, almost all sent to the UAE, according to monthly ...
‘Future Consultants’ scheme to Bahrainise legal advisory roles set for debate
TDT | Manama
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A ‘ Future Consultants’ scheme to train Bahrainis for legal advisory roles will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, following MP Hanan Fardan&rsquo...
AI set to sharpen Bahrain’s government services
TDT | Manama
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Lawmakers are considering the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) across government ministries, from automating services to smarter oversight of public spen...
Delaware Judge Rejects Paramount’s Bid to Fast-Track Lawsuit Against Warner Bros Discovery
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A Delaware judge has rejected Paramount Skydance’s effort to expedite its lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), marking a setback in its attempts to influence ongoing merger discussions. The ruling, by Vice Chancellor Mor...
China’s top diplomat calls Carney visit ‘turning point’ in ties
AFP | Beijing
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China’s top diplomat said yesterday that a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing marked a “turning point” in the two ...
Pressure piles on Musk’s X to curb sexualised deepfakes
AFP | San Francisco
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More governments vowed crackdowns yesterday to prevent Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s X platform, from undressing or sexualizing images o...
Amazon expands ‘sovereign cloud’ in Europe
AFP | Frankfurt
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Amazon’s cloud computing division said yesterday that it would expand its “sovereign cloud” across the European Union, hoping to cash...
AI risks ‘mass unemployment’ in London: mayor
AFP | London
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London mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday joined the chorus of warnings on the impact of artificial intelligence for jobs, saying that the UK capital risks “...
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
AFP | London
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Oil prices slumped yesterday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.
Internati...
Hydrogen planes ‘more for the 22nd century’: France’s Safran
AFP | Paris
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Hydrogen-powered airplanes, touted by some as a way to slash carbon emissions from flying, are unlikely to prove a viable technology anytime soon, the head ...
Oil prices extend gains on Iran unrest
TDT | London
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Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran, which also helped push safe-haven gold to a new record high wh...
Egypt says all parties agree on Gaza technocratic committee members
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Wednesday that all the members of a 15-person Palestinian technocratic committee meant to administer post-war Gaza...