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  • His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday attended Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, held under his patronage, at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. HRH Prince Salman affirmed the kingdom’s commitment to participating in international exhibitions and events, recognising them as important platforms for showcasing its achievements and reinforcing its standing on the global stage. “This commitment aligns with Bahrain’s goals of comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad,” he said.
    Royal patronage
    19-09-2025 01:15 AM
  • FEBRUARY 1988: A schoolboy struggles to keep his schoolbooks dry in his bags as he splashes his way to school.
    Bygone Bahrain: A nostalgic trip through the GDN and Gulf Mirror archives
    18-09-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad yesterday offered heartfelt condolences to Abdulla bin Hamad Al Majid Al Nuaimi and the Al Nuaimi family, on the passing of Majid bin Sayah Al Alaq Al Nuaimi.</p>
    King offers condolences
    17-09-2025 00:45 AM
  • King offers condolences
    17-09-2025 00:45 AM
  • <p>Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina received Bahrain Society for Tolerance and Coexistence of Religions (Ta&rsquo;ayush) board of directors chairman Yousef Bozboun and society members.</p> <p>The minister underscored that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, continues to uphold its commitment to tolerance and coexistence, while promoting respect for religious and cultural diversity.</p> <p>Dr Bin Daina highlighted the society&rsquo;s role in fostering constructive dialogue among different religions and cultures, reflecting Bahrain&rsquo;s civilisational heritage.</p> <p>He also noted the importance of continuing to strengthen co-operation with civil society institutions to achieve shared objectives.</p> <p>The society presented the minister with a copy of its publication, In the Hospitality of the King of Peace, which documents the pioneering initiatives of His Majesty in promoting tolerance and coexistence, further solidifying Bahrain&rsquo;s status as a regional and international beacon of peace, cultural diversity, and human values.</p>
    Respect for religious diversity highlighted
    17-09-2025 00:52 AM
  • <p>Turkmenistan Mejlis chairperson Dunyagozel Gulmanova received the credentials of Bahraini Ambassador to T&uuml;rkiye Bassam Ahmed Marzouq, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bahrain to Turkmenistan, residing in Ankara. The two sides reviewed the bilateral co-operation between Bahrain and Turkmenistan and discussed ways to further strengthen these relations in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and their peoples. Turkmenistan&rsquo;s Deputy Foreign Minister Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev received Mr Marzouq, who presented to him a copy of his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to Turkmenistan, residing in Ankara.</p>
    Boosting ties with Turkmenistan
    17-09-2025 00:24 AM
  • <p>APRIL 1980: Some of the dhows washed up on Muharraq causeway during the storm that pounded Bahrain.</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
    16-09-2025 00:13 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Activities at a Kids Station.</strong></em></p><p>The Bahrain Red Crescent Society marked World First Aid Day with an engaging community event at The Avenues Bahrain. Held under the theme ‘First Aid and Climate Change’, the initiative aimed to raise awareness of the importance of essential skills in enabling individuals to respond effectively to both health and environmental challenges. The programme included various interactive stations designed to teach basic first aid skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, proper responses to choking incidents, and treatment of minor injuries. Activities also provided essential awareness sessions on the impact of climate change on public health and the necessary preparedness measures for related emergencies.</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>
    First aid awareness drive held
    15-09-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Society officials at the event</strong></em></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>
    First aid awareness drive held
    15-09-2025 00:00 AM