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...

Bahrain Highlights Digital Rights at Moscow Human Rights Summit

Bahrain’s National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) marked a significant presence at the 10th Eurasian Alliance meeting of Ombudsman Offices and National Human Rights Institutions, held over two days in Moscow under the patronage of Russia’s...

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 Welcomes Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement

TDT | Manama The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its warm welcome to the ceasefire agreement signed between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia, under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump....

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...

Bahrain Elevates Infrastructure to New Heights

His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Vice Prime Minister, affirmed that Bahrain’s ongoing infrastructure modernization reflects the visionary guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal...

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...

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...

Information Minister: Amendments to Press Law reaffirm constitutional value of freedom of opinion

The Shura Council’s unanimous approval of amendments to the Press, Printing and Publishing Law, with the opening of the fourth session of the sixth legislative term, marks a significant step that emphasises the constitutional value of freedom of...

International Arbitration Expert Visits Bahrain

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com BCDR Welcomes Paul Hastings & University of Miami Arbitration Expert. Professor Jonathan C. Hamilton (Paul Hastings LLP / University of Miami School of Law) visited the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute...

King Fahd Causeway Customs Veterans Reunite

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Retired customs officers who were instrumental in establishing customs work at the King Fahd Causeway over past decades gathered for a heartwarming reunion. The event, initiated by Zakaria Jassim...

BTEA announces Celebrate Bahrain 2025 events

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced a packed calendar of fun and excitement with Celebrate Bahrain 2025, a nation-wide festival launching December 1st under the theme “Live Every Moment.” The season showcases the...

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,...

Gulf Hotels Group, ADNH and Metro Global to launch MFive services in Bahrain

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), a leading hospitality company in the Kingdom of 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...

Diyar Al Muharraq to Participate in Fourth Edition of Cityscape Bahrain

Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain’s largest real estate development company, has announced its participation in the fourth edition of Cityscape Bahrain 2025. Set to take place from 25th to 29th November at Exhibition World Bahrain, the event will be held...

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...

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...

Triple golden joy for Bahrain’s MMA stars at Games

Bahrain have bagged three gold medals in quick succession this afternoon in the third Asian Youth Games. All were won in mixed martial arts (MMA) events at Exhibition World Bahrain. Eldar Eldarov claimed the kingdom’s first gold of the Games in...

Bahrain Pavilion at GITEX Global concludes with local and international partnerships

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Bahrain Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025 concluded its successful participation, resulting in the signing of 12 partnership agreements and MoU’s between participating Bahraini enterprises and a number of...

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...