Bahrain: Government Rejects 50% Bahrainisation Rule In Privatisation Bill

Mandating a flat 50% Bahrainisation clause in privatisation contracts conflicts with existing laws and curbs economic freedom, the government said in objections to a bill recently tabled. The memo adds that the clause would complicate contracts,...

Minister Lipavský on a Working Visit to Israel and Bahrain

27.10.2025 / 14:06 Date: 30.10.2025 - 31.10.2025 , Venue: Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will pay a working visit to Israel on 30–31 October, where he will meet with his counterpart Gideon Saar. At the Hebrew University of...

Hospitality industry ‘putting Bahrain on global tourism map’

The hospitality industry is a key partner in the success of Bahrain’s tourism sector, playing an active role in achieving the objectives of the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi has affirmed. She noted that the...

Bahrain’s E-Government Services Face Temporary Disruptions Amid Global Internet Outages

TDT | Manama The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain has informed the public that several government websites, systems, and applications are currently experiencing unexpected technical difficulties. The disruptions come in the...

Bahrain to host world para badminton event

PARA BADMINTON – Bahrain will host the 2026 BWF Para Badminton World Championships from February 7 to 14 next year. The event, to be held under the banner of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), will take place under the patronage of Supreme...

Alphonsa Wriang brings home Bronze in Muay Thai at 3rd Asian Youth Games

Nongpoh, Oct 30: Seventeen-year-old Alphonsa Zinia Wriang from Umsaitsning village in Ri-Bhoi district has brought glory to Meghalaya by winning a bronze medal in Muay Thai at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain from October 22 to 30....

Bahrain: Parliament To Debate Extending School Entry For December-Born Pupils

Parliament will debate on Tuesday a proposal to allow children who turn six by 31 December to start Year 1, closing a gap that has delayed pupils with late-year birthdays. The Services Committee backs the amendment unanimously. The bill would...

Two New Parks Open in Sitra to Boost Green Spaces and Wellbeing

TDT Manama The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, inaugurated two new public parks in Sitra Housing City, in the presence of H.E. Mrs. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban...

Bahrain strike three gold medals in MMA

MMA – BAHRAIN enjoyed a sensational four-medal haul – headlined by three gold medals – in mixed martial arts (MMA) yesterday in the third Asian Youth Games in the kingdom. Bahrainis Eldar Eldarov, Abdulakim Babaev, and Ibragim Khalidov all claimed...

Bahrain outclass Jordan to secure berth in semi-finals

HANDBALL – Bahrain punched their tickets to the boys’ handball semi-finals last night in the third Asian Youth Games, being hosted by the kingdom. The hosts secured their berth after registering their third successive win of the preliminary round...

Asian Youth Games: India records best-ever performance as boxers script history with hat-trick of gold medals

Others Sports News India records best-ever performance at Asian Youth Games. New Delhi: India recorded it best-ever youth boxing performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025 with Khushi, Ahaana, and Chandrika clinching the coveted gold medals in...

Jordan’s King Abdullah Warns Against ‘Enforcing’ Peace in Gaza Under Trump Ceasefire Plan

TDT Manama Jordan’s King Abdullah II has warned that no country would agree to “enforce” peace in Gaza under the Trump administration’s ceasefire plan, stressing that any role must focus on peacekeeping, not military enforcement. Speaking to BBC...

Mumtalakat, SandboxAQ in deal to build $1bn biotech hub in Bahrain

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and SandboxAQ, a global leader in artificial intelligence and quantum techniques, today (October 27) announced that they have entered a strategic partnership...

New phase of airport roads revamp starts in Bahrain

Bahrain's infrastructure will receive a major boost with the work on the next phase of a key road upgrade near Bahrain International Airport (BIA) beginning. Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj yesterday announced the start of main works for the...

Mapped: Government Debt to GDP by Country in 2025

Mapped: Government Debt to GDP by Country in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

IOC ends cooperation with Saudi Arabia on Olympic Esports Games

More News 30 Oct 2025 | 5:24 PMLausanne (Switzerland), Oct 30 (UNI) Robert Rauch, president of the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), said the growth of international federations depends largely on Olympic Games revenue, and that emerging sports...

BRAVE Combat Federation Launches Bahrain Creators Program To Empower Local Storytellers

Manama, Bahrain: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, has launched the Bahrain Creators Program — a new platform designed to highlight the Kingdom’s dynamic community of...

UAE 'Visa Runs' explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it's done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to...

Multi Market Empowers Bahraini Talent with Tamkeen Support

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the skills of national talent in line with labor market demands and to support their professional development, Multi Market has hired and trained 40 Bahraini...

EU and BACA Partner to Enhance Bahrain National Museum and Al Qal’at Al-Bahrain

The European Union (EU) and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) have unveiled a joint roadmap to enhance Bahrain’s most significant cultural landmarks — the Bahrain National Museum and Al Qal’at Al-Bahrain, a UNESCO World...