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  • Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received a joint delegation from the GCC secretariat general and the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. The delegation was led by GCC Assistant Secretary General for Security Affairs Brigadier Hamad Al Amimi and Acting Executive Director of the Airports Sector at the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Hamad Al Mashghouni. The minister expressed Bahrain’s deep appreciation for the historical ties with the UAE, and underscored the robust security co-operation and co-ordination between the two countries. He noted the importance of strengthening the exchange of expertise and successful practices within a unified framework to safeguard collective security and protect the interests and achievements of GCC states. Gen Shaikh Rashid underscored that the adoption of the first phase of the “Single Point” system, approved by GCC Interior Ministers at their meeting in Kuwait, allows GCC citizens to complete all travel procedures from a single point, which will begin on a trial basis between Bahrain and the UAE.
    Joint GCC delegation received
    18-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Mr Nair, centre, with PAACT members at his residence</strong></em></p> <p>The Palakkad Arts and Cultural Theatre (PAACT) felicitated Amad Group chairman and managing director Pambavasan Nair at his residence in Manama for his recent humanitarian work honour. Dr Nair has won the Dr Mangalam Swaminathan Pravasi Bhartiya Excellence Award and will be bestowed with the honour at a ceremony to be held in New Delhi later this month. The award, instituted by the Dr Mangalam Swaminathan Foundation, recognises individuals and institutions contributing to nation-building across social service, arts, science, journalism and medicine. Dr Nair has contributed greatly to both his homeland, Palakkad, and the expatriate community through philanthropic initiatives. Through the Chandramma Madhavan Nair Trust, founded in memory of his parents, Mr Nair has provided homes for the homeless, medical aid for the ailing and pension support for the underprivileged. PAACT office-bearers said his achievements are a source of immense pride for the organisation and the Malayali community. Attendees included PAACT chief co-ordinator Jyothi Menon, president Ashok Kumar, general secretary Shivdas Nair and several members.&nbsp;</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Philanthropist honoured
    18-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Members of the club</strong></em></p> <p>Angels Toastmasters Club marked its 20th anniversary with an inspiring event, along with its Rising Star Gavels Club, at a community centre in Janabiya. The event featured addresses from dignitaries, recognition of founding members, talent display and a commitment by the first ladies-only Toastmasters club in Bahrain to continue empowering women through leadership and public speaking.&nbsp;</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Toastmasters club celebrates 20th anniversary
    18-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi yesterday met Serbian Ambassador Tatjana Garcevic and underscored deep-rooted ties between the two countries. She affirmed the ministry’s commitment to strengthening co-operation, particularly in the youth domain.
    Serbia ties reviewed
    18-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES – BAHRAIN Paralympic Committee president Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa visited yesterday the kingdom’s delegation members at the athletes’ village, located at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. He met Bahrain’s head in Riyadh, Maryam Mardana, in the presence of the kingdom’s top Para athlete Rooba Alomari and other officials, to discuss their preparations for the Para athletics events at the Islamic Solidarity Games. Above, Shaikh Mohammed, third from left, during his meeting with Mardana, second from right, and Alomari, right.
    Para athletics preparations discussed
    17-11-2025 01:27 AM
  • The Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) held a session on Bahrain’s foreign policy as part of its ‘National Paths’ programme, presented by Foreign Ministry’s Arab and African Affairs Sector chief Ambassador Ahmed Al Tarifi. He reviewed Bahrain’s role in supporting joint Arab action and highlighted the success of hosting the Arab Summit.
    Foreign policy in spotlight
    16-11-2025 01:07 AM
  • BDF Assistant Chief of Staff for Human Resources Major General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa received Major General Musfer bin Hassan Al Isa, Director-General of the General Department of Religious Affairs in the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia.
    Saudi ties boost
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • BDF Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations Major General Ghanim Ibrahim Al Fadhala received a delegation of members of the US Congress as part of their visit to the kingdom.
    US officials received
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Bishop Berardi, third from left, with Father Francis, second from left, and other clergy members with a plaque reflecting the official designation of the church as a shrine</strong></em></p><p>Scores of parishioners attended a mass commemorating the official designation of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church as a shrine. The event coincided with the church’s sapphire jubilee celebration. The service in the ‘Mother Church’ in Manama was presided over by the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia Bishop Aldo Berardi. Parish priest Father Francis Joseph was appointed as the first rector of the shrine – the Vicariate of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A cultural programme will be held on November 27.&nbsp;</p><div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div><style> .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-text-selected-show-button { display: block !important; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-expanded { width: 400px; border: 0px; cursor: default; height: 350px; overflow: auto; box-shadow: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.05) 0px 0px 0px 1px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.1) 0px 3px 6px, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.2) 0px 9px 24px; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded) { width: 35px; height: 35px; background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.5; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 35px; height: 35px; background-color: rgba(128, 0, 128, 0.5); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: explain-selected-growAndFade 2.0s ease-in-out; animation-iteration-count: infinite; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: rgb(128, 0, 128); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; } .explain-selected-button.explain-selected-circle:not(.explain-selected-expanded):hover::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; } @keyframes explain-selected-growAndFade { 0% { width: 10px; height: 10px; opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: 0; } } .explain-selected-button { display: none !important; width: 120px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; border: 0px; position: absolute; z-index: 9999; opacity: 1; cursor: pointer; background: white; text-align:left; font-family: Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color: #fff; color: #333; } .swal2-icon-show-explainselected { border: none; } .swal2-container p { margin: 0 !important; } </style>
    Special mass marks church’s designation as a shrine
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM