Friday, July 4, 2025


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  • Quran reciters honoured
    30-04-2025 00:59 AM
  • <p>Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina received Baroness Patricia Scotland, member of the House of Lords of the UK and former secretary-general of the Commonwealth.</p> <p>The minister highlighted the historical relations between Bahrain and the UK. He underscored Bahrain&rsquo;s keenness to strengthen co-operation in the areas of climate, environment and sustainable development.</p> <p>Baroness Scotland highlighted Bahrain&rsquo;s efforts in supporting environmental and climate-related issues. She underscored her interest in enhancing frameworks for co-operation between the two countries and wished Bahrain continued progress and prosperity.</p>
    Historical UK relations highlighted
    30-04-2025 01:01 AM
  • <p>Public Security Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan received T&uuml;rkiye Ambassador Dr Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak.</p> <p>The meeting was attended by Public Security assistant chief for operations and training affairs and Coastguard acting commander Brigadier Mohammed Abdulla Al Haram.</p> <p>Both sides reviewed the co-operation and co-ordination between Bahrain and T&uuml;rkiye.</p> <p>They also reviewed training programmes aimed at supporting and developing security personnel.</p>
    Security ties strengthened
    29-04-2025 00:35 AM
  • <p>Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj received China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) chairman Wang Bo.</p> <p>The meeting reviewed opportunities for co-operation between the ministry and the company, particularly in the development of infrastructure projects in the road and sanitation sectors.</p> <p>Discussions also covered the latest technologies in building materials and smart solutions used in sanitation systems.</p> <p>The CMEC chairman highlighted the ministry&rsquo;s efforts to modernise the infrastructure of Bahrain.</p>
    Infrastructure projects discussed
    29-04-2025 00:36 AM
  • <p>Capital Governor Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa received Tunisian Embassy Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires Mona Al Maaloul at the governorate building.</p> <p>The governor praised the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Bahrain and Tunisia, which reflects the leaderships of both countries&rsquo; keenness to enhance joint co-operation and push it to broader horizons.</p> <p>He also commended the efforts made by Ms Al Maaloul to support and strengthen bilateral relations.</p>
    Boosting Tunisian ties
    29-04-2025 00:13 AM
  • <p>Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received Vice Admiral George Wikoff, Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command and Commander of the Fifth Fleet. </p><p>Public Security Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan was present. </p><p>The minister praised the strategic partnership and close relations between the kingdom and the US, particularly the exchange of expertise across various areas of security co-operation. </p><p>The meeting reviewed programmes of security co-operation and co-ordination aimed at enhancing joint efforts and serving the interests of both countries.</p>
    Security co-operation discussed
    28-04-2025 00:16 AM
  • <p>Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) secretary general Ayman Almoayyed received Dr Abdallah Al Dardari, assistant secretary general, assistant administrator and director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States at the United Nations Development Programme.</p> <p>The meeting was attended by Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi. Mr Almoayyed emphasised that the SCYS views youth as the driving force of development. He noted that joint programmes with the UN represent an opportunity to support youth initiatives and empower national energies, particularly in innovation and entrepreneurship.</p> <p>He also commended the important role played by the United Nations in supporting comprehensive development, highlighting the importance of directing co-operation towards building the capacities of Bahraini youth and enhancing their participation in sustainable development.</p>
    Youth issues in spotlight
    28-04-2025 00:23 AM
  • Firemen and officials inspect the damage after a house in Daih caught fire yesterday. The Civil Defence said three people have been rescued.
    Daih fire site inspected
    27-04-2025 01:15 AM
  • <p>ATHLETICS – More than 600 runners of all ages and abilities took part in the ‘Ocean of Hope’ Blue Colour Run for Autism Awareness, organised by the Bahrain Road Runners (BRR), under the umbrella of the Bahrain Athletics Association. </p><p>The event was held at Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, and it took place under the theme of ‘Untangling Autism’. The event’s sponsor was GFH Financial Group. </p><p>It kicked off with a 500-metre run for children and individuals with special needs, which was followed by a three-kilometre run for adults. </p><p>One of the event’s main objectives was to bring about more understanding for those living with autism. Below, participants at the start of the run.</p>
    Blue Colour Run for Autism Awareness
    27-04-2025 00:40 AM
  • <p>The Bahrain National Theatre hosted the &lsquo;Laylat Fan Al Sout&rsquo; (The Art of Sound Night) concert on Thursday evening.</p> <p>The event was attended by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) president Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, alongside diplomats, officials, and a large audience of traditional music enthusiasts.</p>
    Concert held
    26-04-2025 00:35 AM