Saturday, January 3, 2026


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  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad performed Friday prayers at Safriya Palace Mosque yesterday marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).</p> <p>His Majesty was joined at the prayers by his sons, members of the Royal Family and senior officials.</p> <p>The King congratulated everyone and recalled the Prophet&rsquo;s message of mercy, fraternity and solidarity.</p>
    Royal greetings
    06-09-2025 01:15 AM
  • <p>Bahrain&rsquo;s Ambassador to Italy Osama Al Absi delivers His Majesty King Hamad&rsquo;s written message for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to her Diplomatic Adviser Fabrizio Saggio.</p> <p>They discussed co-operation and the progress achieved across various sectors.</p>
    Message delivered
    03-09-2025 00:49 AM
  • <p>Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa chaired a Government Executive Committee meeting yesterday.</p> <p>He reviewed topics related to the Foreign Ministry&rsquo;s development plans and executive programmes, the priority indicators aimed at enhancing competitiveness, the Supreme Council for Environment&rsquo;s initiatives related to environmental conservation, and the Government Priorities Framework 4.0.</p>
    Development plans reviewed
    03-09-2025 00:15 AM
  • <p>Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received Saudi Ambassador Naif bin Bandar Al Sudairi. </p><p>The minister commended the longstanding ties between the two kingdoms and their mutual commitment to developing co-operation. </p><p>Both sides reviewed security co-operation, co-ordination and topics of common interest.</p>
    Saudi ties boost
    02-09-2025 02:13 AM
  • <p>Ombudswoman Ghada Habib received Deputy Head of Mission of the UK to Bahrain Fiona Walker Doyle.</p> <p>The meeting aimed to enhance co-operation and share expertise.</p> <p>The Ombudswoman gave an overview of her office&rsquo;s recent activities highlighting transparency, accountability, and building public trust within law enforcement.</p> <p>They discussed issues of mutual concern.</p> <p>Ms Doyle commended the Ombudsman Office&rsquo;s key role in advancing human rights in Bahrain and emphasised the importance of continued co-operation and expertise exchange.</p>
    Building public trust
    02-09-2025 02:16 AM
  • <p>October 1980: One of the covered malls at the soon to be opened Al Jawhara shopping complex.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div> <p></p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Bygone Bahrain: A nostalgic trip through the GDN and Gulf Mirror archives
    02-09-2025 00:01 AM
  • <p>Around 350 workers benefited from the 11th round of the Indian Community Relief Fund&rsquo;s (ICRF) Thirst Quenchers 2025 summer campaign which was recently held at a work site located in East Hidd. Water, juice and fruits were distributed to labourers from Dar Al Khaleej Company in East Hidd Housing Project.</p> <p>This year&rsquo;s campaign is being supported by the Labour Ministry, Interior Ministry, Labour Market Regulatory Authority, International Organisation for Migration, Manav Dharma Sena and the Bohra community.</p> <p>ICRF officials and enthusiastic volunteers and students were present. Left, volunteers distributing food to labourers. Above, ICRF officials and volunteers at the event.</p>
    Summer aid for workers
    01-09-2025 01:01 AM
  • ICRF officials and volunteers at the event
    Summer aid for workers
    01-09-2025 01:01 AM
  • JUNE 1983: Almoayyed Centre under construction on Shaikh Abdulla Road.
    Bygone Bahrain: A nostalgic trip through the GDN and Gulf Mirror archives
    31-08-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Foreign Ministry Under-Secretary for Political Affairs Khaled Al Jalahma emphasised Bahrain&rsquo;s keenness to strengthen co-operation and partnership with the UN, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad and the follow-up of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.</p> <p>It was also in line with the kingdom&rsquo;s commitment to international principles aimed at promoting global peace and security, protecting human rights, safeguarding the environment, and accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals.</p>
    Enhancing UN co-operation
    30-08-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing Director-General Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa received a delegation from the US Congress.</p> <p>They reviewed the objectives and achievements of the Alternative Sentencing and Open Prisons Project, including rehabilitation, educational and training programmes that support the reintegration of beneficiaries into society.</p>
    Open Prisons Project reviewed
    29-08-2025 02:20 AM