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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bahrain to play Somalia friendly ahead of Arab Cup

FOOTBALL – Bahrain will play Somalia in an international friendly match at home next month. This was confirmed yesterday by an official from the kingdom’s senior men’s football national team. The tune-up will be held on November 17 at the National...

Mumtalakat and SandboxAQ Announce Strategic Partnership to Catalyse Bahrain’s Biotech Ecosystem

AB TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. BSC(c) (“Mumtalakat”), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and SandboxAQ, a global leader in artificial intelligence and quantum techniques, today...

MP Jaleela Al Sayed Proposes Bahrain’s First Standalone College of Nursing and Midwifery

MD TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com MP Jaleela Al Sayed has put forward a plan to create a College of Nursing and Midwifery to train more Bahrainis as demand for care rises with new hospitals and clinics across the public and private...

Work Visas for Foreign Staff to Depend on Bahrainisation Compliance

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Work visas for foreign staff at state-linked firms would hinge on Bahrainisation compliance under a proposal now before Parliament’s Services Committee. The plan, tabled by MP Dr Munir Seroor, gives...

Two Men Accused of Smuggling Luxury Watches and VAT Fraud Totaling BD309,755 Face Trial in Bahrain

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The First High Criminal Court has begun hearing the case of two Asian men, aged 35 and 40, accused of attempting to smuggle four luxury watches that were skillfully concealed to avoid detection. The pair...

MP Hamad Al Doy Urges Government to Speed Up Payment of Overdue Promotions and Allowances

MD TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain MP Hamad Al Doy has submitted an urgent proposal calling on the government to expedite the payment of overdue grade promotions and allowances owed to public-sector employees. Despite being...

Bahrain ‘safe’

Japanese influencer Taiyo Jr, who is in Bahrain to cover the third Asian Youth Games, has championed the kingdom in a series of videos since the sporting spectacle started. In his latest video post he wanted to demonstrate ‘How is safety in...

Manama buildings to undergo comprehensive safety survey

A COMPREHENSIVE survey of all commercial and residential buildings across Manama – stretching from Ras Ruman to Naim – is set to be carried out to preserve and revitalise the capital’s historic core and strengthen Bahrain’s case for Unesco...

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...

Shura Council unanimously approves new law scrapping jail terms for publishing offences

TDT | Manama Email: mail@Newsofbahrain.com The Shura Council voted unanimously yesterday to approve a new Press Law that scraps prison terms for publishing offences, licenses professional electronic media and gives existing outlets six months to...

Gulf Hotels Group to lunch MFive Services in Bahrain

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), a leading hospitality company in Bahrain, has entered into a joint venture agreement with MFive Services, a UAE-based specialist in housekeeping and cleaning solutions for the hospitality sector, jointly owned by Abu Dhabi...

Bahrain’s Futsal Teams Lose To Hong Kong, Afghanistan At Asian Youth Games

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s girls’ futsal team delivered a spirited performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, narrowly losing 3–2 to Hong Kong in an exciting match that remained close until the final moments. In the boys’ competition, Bahrain lost...

Bahrain Cinema Guide: November’s Must-See Releases

November brings an exciting mix of action, fantasy and thrills to Bahrain’s cinemas. Whether you’re into sci-fi predators, magical heists, or dystopian game shows – this movie guide is your ticket to an entertaining month on the island. Use it...