Thursday, November 6, 2025


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  • <p>National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa received Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. National Guard Staff Director Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa and Public Security Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan were present.</p><p>Gen Shaikh Mohammed emphasised the crucial role played by the Interior Ministry in preserving the security and stability of the kingdom.</p><p>He noted the ministry’s ongoing support from His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the follow-up from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister.</p><p>The meeting reviewed the co-operation and co-ordination between the National Guard and the Interior Ministry in all matters that maintain security and stability within the kingdom.</p><p>Gen Shaikh Rashid thanked Gen Shaikh Mohammed for his role in securing national achievements, and for the efficiency of National Guard personnel in carrying out their duties and tasks in partnership with the Interior Ministry achieving the highest levels of efficiency.</p>
    Minister received
    04-08-2025 00:55 AM
  • <p>National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received outgoing United States Ambassador Steven C Bondy, in the presence of Deputy National Security Adviser Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa. </p> <p>Shaikh Nasser underscored the long-standing Bahrain-US relations and strategic partnership, marked by decades of close co-operation and co-ordination in pursuit of shared goals and mutual interests. </p> <p>He commended the efforts of the US Ambassador in strengthening and advancing relations between Bahrain and the United States.</p>
    Outgoing envoy met
    01-08-2025 01:47 AM
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    Outgoing envoy met
    01-08-2025 01:47 AM
  • <p>TAEKWONDO &ndash; Bahrain&rsquo;s Para taekwondo national team are set to participate in the Asian Junior, Cadet, and Para Taekwondo Championship 2025, which will be taking place in Kuching, Malaysia, on Thursday and Friday next week.</p> <p>The tournament is to be held under the World Para Taekwondo banner and it will feature more than 150 participants from across the continent.</p> <p>The kingdom&rsquo;s delegation is headed by Hayat Al Sayyad and it includes coaches Tawfiq Nuwaiser and Fajr Al Binali.</p> <p>The kingdom&rsquo;s competitors are Ebrahim Radwan, who will go for gold in the combat category; and Rooba Al Omari, Nasser Al Muraisi, Zeina Al Balooshi, Hajar Al Jowder, Rawan Al Saad, Noora Zainal, and Yasmine Fikri, who are all contesting the Poomsae category.</p> <p>Above, Bahrain team members at the airport prior to their departure for Malaysia.</p>
    Para taekwondo team ready for Asian event
    26-07-2025 01:16 AM
  • <p>November 1980: Trainee telephonists from the Bahrain branch of the Regional Bureau of the Middle East committee for the Blind receive instruction from staff at Bahrain Telephones.</p>
    Bahrain Bygone
    26-07-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board in Bahrain Bay.</p> <p>He was received by Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani. Shaikh Salman highlighted the strategic and executive plans being implemented by EDB to support national objectives.</p> <p>President Aoun was given a briefing on the kingdom&rsquo;s government work mechanism and Bahrain&rsquo;s economic performance and achievements in economic growth and diversification.</p> <p>The visit also highlighted the kingdom&rsquo;s investment opportunities and competitive advantages as a gateway to regional markets.</p> <p>Sustainable Development Minister and EDB chief executive Noor Al Khulaif spoke about the EDB&rsquo;s role as the central contact point for investors, promoting Bahrain&rsquo;s appeal through strategic marketing and events targeting global companies.</p>
    President Aoun visits EDB
    24-07-2025 00:30 AM
  • The Chinese Embassy yesterday held a reception to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. Military Attaché Colonel Wang Tao highlighted the founding of the People’s Liberation Army on August 1, 1927, and the army’s contributions for more than 98 years to China’s development, national security and global peacekeeping. He underlined that ties between China and the kingdom continue to develop, especially following the visit of His Majesty King Hamad to China in May 2024, which resulted in a comprehensive strategic partnership across various domains.
    Reception marks Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s anniversary
    22-07-2025 02:20 AM
  • NOVEMBER 1982: The plaque unveiled by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahad bin Abdulaziz to commemorate the start of the construction work on the Saudi-Bahrain Causeway. The ceremony took place when the Gulf nations’ heads of state came to Bahrain for the GCC Summit.
    Bahrain Bygone
    17-07-2025 00:00 AM
  • September 1997: People watching a solar eclipse at the Bahrain Astronomical Society.
    Bygone Bahrain: A nostalgic trip through the GDN and Gulf Mirror archives
    16-07-2025 00:21 AM
  • AUGUST 1998: People take part in the Heritage Festival
    Bygone Bahrain
    15-07-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam received outgoing US Ambassador Steven C Bondy. Mr Al Musallam underscored the deep-rooted ties and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US, noting ongoing development and a shared commitment to strengthening parliamentary co-operation for the benefit of both nations and their peoples. Mr Al Musallam also commended the ambassador’s role in supporting bilateral relations across various fields, wishing him continued success in his future duties.</p>
    Envoy received
    14-07-2025 00:17 AM
  • <p>Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Turkish Ambassador Dr Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak. The minister commended the strong bilateral relations between Bahrain and Türkiye, particularly in the transportation and telecommunications sectors. He emphasised the importance of continuing to strengthen co-operation to serve the mutual interests of both countries. The ambassador underscored her commitment to further enhancing relations and co-operation between the two countries.</p>
    Turkish ties boost
    14-07-2025 00:14 AM
  • <p>Public Security Chief and National Committee for Civil Emergency Management chairman Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan received a security delegation from Pakistan.</p> <p>The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of Public Security Major General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, along with senior officers from the Public Security Presidency.</p> <p>The Public Security Chief commended the strong relations between Bahrain and Pakistan and the advanced co-operation between the two countries in the security sector.</p> <p>They also reviewed areas of security co-operation and discussed topics of mutual interest.</p>
    Security issues in spotlight
    14-07-2025 00:10 AM