Saturday, December 6, 2025


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  • <p><em>Officials with NIARC members at the event</em></p><p><br></p><p>Supporters of Nest International Academy and Research Centre (NIARC) based in Kerala, India, organised a mentalism show by renowned mentalist Fazil Basheer. It was held at the Al Ahli Club’s Banquet Auditorium. MP Mohamed Hussain Al Janahi inaugurated the event which featured Alubaf Arab International Bank chief executive Hasan Khalifa Abulhasan as the guest of honour. NIARC Global Chairman Aharaf K P and Nest Koyilandy General Secretary Yunis T K briefed the audience on the academy’s activities.</p>
    Mentalism show
    06-12-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Bahrain’s streets have been decorated with welcome banners from His Majesty King Hamad to the GCC leaders ahead of the 46th GCC Summit, which will be hosted by the kingdom on December 3. They showed pictures of GCC leaders and flags of the six member states, emphasising values of solidarity and unity towards a brighter future.</p>
    Welcome banners
    26-11-2025 00:42 AM
  • Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj and Ahmed Omar Trading and Contracting Company signed an agreement to construct the Hussain Ali Yateem Healthcare Centre in Salman Town. Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed was present. Mr Al Hawaj thanked the Hussain Ali Yateem family for their contribution to the project.
    Health centre contract
    24-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi chaired a meeting of the joint security committee. The meeting explored means to enhance co-operation and strengthen co-ordination between the kingdom’s military and security agencies. The meeting was attended by National Guard Staff Director Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa and senior BDF officers.
    Security ties reviewed
    24-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <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
  • 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
  • <p><em><strong>Parishioners watch the mass being live telecast in the church compound</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>
    Special mass marks church’s designation as a shrine
    11-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>The winning team</strong></em></p><p>The Palakkad Arts and Cultural Theatre (Paact) held its annual sports day at Al Qadasia Club in Salmaniya. It was attended by members who were divided into four colour-coded teams competing in a wide range of activities. Indian Club president Joseph Joy inaugurated the event, alongside PAACT president Ashok Kumar. The competitors were honoured with medals in recognition of their achievements with the mighty reds winning the day. The winning team. Right, a group picture of the participants.</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>
    Sports Day held
    10-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p><em><strong>Group picture of the participants</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>
    Sports Day held
    10-11-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Fans attending the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain yesterday were treated to a pair of exciting fan-engagement activities held as part of the pre-race build-up at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. Scores of race-goers went for a pit walk and saw the WEC teams up close in their garages, hard at work tuning their Hypercars and LMGT3 contenders before lining up on the grid. The spectators were also able to meet their favourite WEC drivers during an autograph session, where they took pictures and had memorabilia signed. Above, a large crowd of race-goers during the pit walk at BIC.</p>
    Fans get up close with drivers
    09-11-2025 01:56 AM
  • <p>Above, WEC drivers sign memorabilia during the autograph session.</p>
    Fans get up close with drivers
    09-11-2025 01:56 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday held a meeting with Malaysia&rsquo;s King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar at Sakhir Palace. The leaders reviewed the close historical relations between Bahrain and Malaysia and discussed means to further strengthen bilateral co-operation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.</p>
    Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • Leaders review historic relations
    08-11-2025 02:25 AM
  • <p>His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday attended the Royal Bahrain Concours, held at the Royal Golf Club. It is the first event of its kind in the region and showcases 90 of the world&rsquo;s most exceptional collector cars, alongside 300 other automobiles from GCC-based car clubs.</p>
    Vintage classics
    08-11-2025 02:01 AM
  • Vintage classics
    08-11-2025 02:01 AM
  • <p>The new season of the much-anticipated horse riders’ show started at the Muharraq Equestrian Academy yesterday. Riders who stand out during the season will be invited to perform at major national events, including Mara’ee this month and the National Day celebrations in December. Spectators can also look forward to cavalry-style shows every Friday, inspired by Ottoman, British, French, Arabian, and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ traditions, along with Bahraini wedding re-enactments and folklore performances celebrating the kingdom’s rich equestrian heritage. Young talents were yesterday chosen to complete the line-ups for upcoming shows.</p><p>Above, riders during the selection.&nbsp;</p>
    Horse riders’ show kicks off
    08-11-2025 01:38 AM
  • <p>A young rider with his trophy and citation.&nbsp;</p>
    Horse riders’ show kicks off
    08-11-2025 01:38 AM
  • <p>The Capital Governor visited the weekly majlis of the Capital Trustees Board in its headquarters in Bilad Al Qadeem to signal a new phase of partnership between the two parties to advance municipal services and urban development projects. Governor Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa reaffirmed commitment to push ahead with plans, in the presence of Capital Trustees Board Chairman Saleh Tarradah, Parliament&rsquo;s financial and economic affairs committee chairman MP Ahmed Al Salloom, officials and residents.</p> <p>Discussions focused on new joint initiatives aimed at improving the city&rsquo;s infrastructure, accelerating municipal transactions, and raising the overall quality of life for residents.</p> <p>Mr Tarradah affirmed that the board would continue hosting its weekly meetings to meet residents, document their feedback, and forward their proposals to relevant authorities for action.</p> <p>Above, Mr Al Salloom, Shaikh Humood and Mr Tarradah with officials, guests and residents at the majlis.</p>
    New phase of partnership
    08-11-2025 00:39 AM
  • King Sultan Ibrahim, accompanied by His Majesty’s Personal Representative and Mission of Honour head Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, visited the Fallen Servicemen Monument yesterday. He watered the palm tree, which symbolises everlasting remembrance and the enduring legacy of Bahrain’s fallen servicemen.
    Malaysian King visits martyrs’ monument
    07-11-2025 01:05 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad was at the forefront welcoming Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in Bahrain. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, senior members of the Royal Family and government officials were present. King Sultan Ibrahim was accompanied by an official delegation that included several of his sons and senior officials.</p>
    Royal welcome
    07-11-2025 01:06 AM