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  • <p>Bahrain&rsquo;s parliamentary delegation has concluded its participation in the 31st Arab Scouting Conference, hosted by the Emirates Scout Association in Abu Dhabi. The delegation, led by MP Mohammed Al Alawi and comprising MP Jalal Kazem Hassan and Shura Council member Redha Munfaredi, joined discussions on strengthening the Arab scouting movement, including youth initiatives, digital transformation, leadership and innovation. The delegates also attended panel discussions on digital leadership, youth protection, innovative education and the future of volunteer work in the region.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Strengthening Arab scouting movement
    22-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh has concluded an official visit to Jordan at the invitation of Jordanian Senate President Faisal Akef Al Fayez. The visit included wide-ranging talks with senior Jordanian officials, including the Senate President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister Dr Jaafar Hassan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan. Mr Al Saleh said the discussions reflected the depth of the long-standing relationship between Bahrain and Jordan and the continued support the ties enjoy from the leadership of both kingdoms.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Shura chief concludes Jordan visit
    22-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • 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