Monday, March 9, 2026


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  • <p>Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani met 80th United Nations General Assembly session president Annalena Baerbock, at the UN headquarters in New York. Dr Al Zayani conveyed the greetings and congratulations of His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Ms Baerbock on her assumption of the presidency of the current session, wishing her success in carrying out her responsibilities.</p> <p>The minister commended the constructive role of the General Assembly in strengthening international co-operation and addressing global issues, emphasising Bahrain&rsquo;s keenness to enhance co-operation and co-ordination with the UN and its agencies across various domains. Ms Baerbock extended her congratulations to Bahrain on its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, wishing it success in fulfilling the diplomatic and political responsibilities of the membership.</p> <p>Dr Al Zayani also attended a reception hosted by the UAE&rsquo;s Permanent Mission to the UN, held under the patronage of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He affirmed Bahrain&rsquo;s commitment to enhance co-operation with the UAE.</p> <p>Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina, Bahrain&rsquo;s permanent representative to the UN in New York Jamal Fares Al Ruwaiei, Foreign Ministry&rsquo;s Co-ordination and Follow-up Sector head Saeed Abdulkhaliq, Al Madar Centre head Ali Khalid Al Araifi, and the accompanying delegation attended the meeting.</p>
    Strengthening UN ties
    27-09-2025 00:45 AM
  • <p>Cultural enthusiasts were treated to a woman-centric musical dance play staged by the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) Ladies&rsquo; Wing last night. The event took place at the BKS Diamond Jubilee Hall in Segaiya and was graced by chief guest, actor and the first female president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, Shwetha Menon. The character of Vindhyavali, the wife of King Mahabali, was skilfully brought alive in the namesake act that was put together by more than 100 Bahrain-based artists and technicians. The production was part of BKS&rsquo; Sraavanam 2025 Onam celebrations. Onam, celebrated by the Malayalee community worldwide, commemorates the return of the legendary King Mahabali to his kingdom, Kerala.</p>
    Musical treat
    26-09-2025 01:39 AM
  • <p>BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. </p><p>He praised Shaikh Nasser’s dedicated efforts in advancing combat readiness and administrative development of the Royal Guard within the BDF.</p>
    Dedicated efforts
    25-09-2025 01:28 AM
  • <p>The Interior Ministry announced that the Coastguard carried out a joint maritime exercise (Al Shamil 1), with participation from the National Guard and Bapco Energies, and several security directorates.</p> <p>The exercise included the implementation of maritime search and rescue operations in the area designated for Bapco Energies&rsquo; marine survey project, enhancing full readiness to respond to emergencies and safeguard lives and property.</p>
    Joint maritime drill
    25-09-2025 01:25 AM
  • <p>Supreme Council for Health chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday inaugurated a new intensive care unit at Salmaniya Medical Complex. </p><p>He noted that this step forms part of a comprehensive plan to expand critical care services and upgrade the complex’s infrastructure in response to rising patient needs and Bahrain’s vision for a sustainable healthcare future. </p><p>Government Hospitals chief executive officer Dr Maryam Al Jalahma pointed out that the new intensive care unit will strengthen the readiness of government hospitals to handle critical cases in line with international medical standards.</p>
    Expanding critical care services
    25-09-2025 01:26 AM
  • <p>On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences in Islamabad.</p> <p>Pakistan Armed Forces&rsquo; Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Royal Medical Services Commander Brigadier General Dr Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa were present.</p> <p>The King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences will provide modern residential facilities for up to 1,000 students and aims to graduate 500 specialists annually.</p> <p>It will offer high-quality academic and administrative expertise, adopting curricula recognised on par with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), in line with established academic and medical standards.</p>
    Bahrain opens university in Pakistan
    25-09-2025 01:20 AM
  • The Palestinian Mission in the UK launched a flag-raising ceremony to mark its recognition as the Embassy, following the UK’s official recognition of the State of Palestine. The event was attended by Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UK and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa; Hamish Falconer, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; British parliamentarians, ambassadors and diplomats in the UK. Shaikh Fawaz welcomed the UK’s recognition of the Palestinian state.
    Palestinian flag raised
    24-09-2025 01:12 AM