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Bahrain’s annual seasonal shrimping ban will be lifted from Friday (Aug 1), the Supreme Council for Environment announced today. The ban started on February 1, as part of efforts to protect marine resources. The government agency further urged fishermen to adhere to local laws…

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain recently hosted the ‘Art of Cake’ workshop, a hands-on baking experience designed to inspire and cultivate the talents of young Bahrainis. Held in collaboration with the HiPO Ambassadors Club and in strategic partnership with Muharraq Model Youth…




His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet commended the 2030 Youth City, which was visited by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, where he met with…


Two Bahraini men, who are standing trial at the High Criminal Court for allegedly assaulting and mugging an expat, will learn their fates next month. A 36-year-old from West Eker and a 22-year-old employee from Demistan reportedly approached the Pakistani victim at night and…

For Bahraini Eman Osama Ali, volunteering at World Expo 2025’s Bahrain Pavilion in Osaka was an opportunity not just to advance her Japanese speaking skills, but also to become a cultural ambassador and help deepen visitors’ understanding of Bahrain, its culture and its people.…




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The Indian army said on Monday that it had killed three men after an intense firefight in Indian Kashmir, according to a post by the army on X. The men are suspected to be behind the April 22 attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir that sparked a deadly military conflict with…

Bahrain participated in a specialised symposium, titled ‘The Future of Space Exploration and Lunar Technologies’, organised by US-based Intuitive Machines and Advanced Space. The conference focused on four key themes: The future of lunar exploration and emerging technologies,…

Bahrain's parliament has become the first legislative body in the Middle East and Asia to receive ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environmental management system. The accreditation sets a leading example for other institutions to adopt sustainable practices and strengthen…

At least two people were killed when a crowd panicked after an electric wire snapped outside a temple in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities said. A group of monkeys jumped onto an electric wire outside the Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple in the Barabanki region,…

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Thirteen complex surgeries, including bariatric and upper gastrointestinal operations, were conducted by experts during a five-day workshop hosted by Government Hospitals. The first five-day programme on obesity and upper gastrointestinal surgery was presented by consultant…

At least six people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a market in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, Thai police said in a statement. The fatalities include the gunman who took his own life, Charin Gopatta, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, told…

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), have signed a joint framework agreement to continue enhancing national cyber security skills. The agreement was signed by NCSC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa…


Israel yesterday announced a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors as Jordan and the UAE airdropped supplies into the enclave, where images of starving Palestinians have alarmed the world. Israel has been facing growing…
His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the official launch of the Academic Excellence Authority. SCYS secretary general Aymen Almoayyed,…


His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, yesterday received Commander of the United States Central Command General Michael Kurilla at Safriya Palace, accompanied by his delegation, who is on a visit to the kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…



A regulatory decision that will enhance services for senior citizens and people with disabilities to ensure they have full access to justice has been issued by a top official. According to Attorney General Dr Ali Al Buainain, the decision aims to ensure that such people have…
