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  1. Bahrain welcomes success of UAE mediation efforts in securing new Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchangeManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the success of the mediation efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, which resulted in a new prisoner exchange involving 540 prisoners from both sides. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described
  2. Bahrain condemns armed terrorist attack inside church in Jordan’s southern Karak GovernorateManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the armed terrorist attack that took place inside a church in the village of Hamoud in the Karak Governorate in southern Jordan during a funeral service, resulting in the death and injury of a number of p
  3. KHGC Chairman highlights Bahrain's role in promoting peace, coexistence on UN DayManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC), emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the comprehensive development pr
  4. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad qualifies for final round of 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf ChampionshipManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, continued his participation in the 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association at the Royal Golf Club. HH
  5. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the UN Secretary-GeneralManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the establishment of th
  6. HM King congratulates UN Secretary GeneralManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), on the 81st anniversary of the United Nations' establishment. M.A., A.A
  7. HM King congratulates HE Zambia PresidentManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia on his country's Independence Day. M.A., A.A
  8. Municipalities Minister receives Turkish AmbassadorManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, received Dr. Necati Sancaktutan, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The minister emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in muni
  9. Transportation Minister receives employee selected for 12th intake of Prime Minister's Fellowship ProgramManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, received ministry employee Halima Mohammed Al Turabi following her selection for the 12th intake of the Prime Minister's Fellowship Programme. The minister congratulated Al Turabi on he
  10. Speaker condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges UN Security Council actionManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Wednesday evening, which resulted in the deaths of
  11. Bahrain weather forecastManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts rather hot weather during the day with variable amounts of clouds, becoming fine overnight. Wind: Variable 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeasterly later in the day and reaching 10 to 15 knots at times. Sea state: 1 to 3 feet. Temperature:
  12. Bahrain press reviewManama, Oct. 23 (BNA): Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. HM King thanked by Oil Minister HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad participates in 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship Bahrain condemns continued Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabi
  13. Finance Minister receives South Korean AmbassadorManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, received Choi Byoung-sun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Minister of Finance highlighted the continued development of relations between Bahrain and the Republic
  14. Finance Minister receives employee selected for 12th intake of Prime Minister’s Fellowship ProgramManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, received ministry employee Maryam Mohamed Ebrahim following her selection for the 12th intake of the Prime Minister's Fellowship Program. The Minister of Finance congratulated Ebrahim on her select
  15. Shura Chairman condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah field in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province on Wednesday evening, which resulted in the deaths of a Saudi national and
  16. Higher Education Council holds workshop on QS Rankings 2028Manama, Oct. 22 (BNA): The Higher Education Council (HEC), in cooperation with QS Quacquarelli Symonds and in coordination with Ahlia University, organised a workshop aimed at enhancing the readiness of higher education institutions for the 2028 QS Rankings. The workshop was attended by Dr. Diana Ab
  17. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad participates in 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf ChampionshipManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, participated in the 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association at the Royal Golf Club, amid wide participation and
  18. Finance Minister receives Kuwaiti AmbassadorManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, received Jassim Ibrahim Al Najem, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of his appointment as Ambassador to the Kingdom. The Minister of Finance wished the Am
  19. Social Development Minister receives Albeerag Theatre following win in EgyptManama, Oct.22 (BNA): Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, received members "Albeerag Theatre" for people of determination, after winning the jury's award in the 10th edition of the "Awladuna" (Our Children) International Forum for Arts of the Gifted, in the Arab Republic of Egy
  20. KHGC Executive Director receives France’s L’Œuvre d’Orient delegationManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Muneera Nofal Al Doseri, Executive Director of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC), received a delegation from the French organisation L’Œuvre d’Orient, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Monsignor Hugues de Woillemont, to explore opportunities f
  21. Municipalities Ministry develops fast-track payment service for municipal transactionsManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, in coordination with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), has developed its fast-track payment service for municipal transactions, enabling users to settle outstanding payments recorded in municipal systems qu
  22. Southern Governorate announces dates for 2026–2027 camping seasonManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Southern Governor, announced that the 2026–2027 camping season will run from November 25 to March 25, 2027, with registration opening at the start of the season through the "Khayem" initiative on the Southern Governorate app. The
  23. Bahrain participates in 11th GCC Railways Authority Council meetingManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Fatima Abdulla Al Dhaen, Undersecretary for Land Transport and Postal Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated remotely in the 11th meeting of the GCC Railways Authority Council. The meeting reviewed progress in implementing and operating
  24. RHF discusses support for returning Syrian families with UNHCRManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): Ibrahim Dalhan Al Doseri, Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in supporting returning Syrian families with Aseel Al Mudaaien, Deputy Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (U
  25. SCW committee reviews efforts to advance Bahraini women in technology and modern sciencesManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): The Supreme Council for Women’s (SCW) Committee on Women in Information and Communications Technology and Modern Sciences held its final meeting, chaired by SCW member Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, to review its efforts and initiatives to advance Bahraini
  26. Bahrain condemns continued Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi ArabiaManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the recent Houthi terrorist attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oil field, which resulted in the deaths of one Saudi citizen and three Asian residents, injured ten others, and caused material dam
  27. HM King thanked by Oil MinisterManama, Oct. 22 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs. Dr Bin Dainah praised His Majesty’s vision and commitment to preserving the Kingdom’s natural re
  28. Assigned by HM King, Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates Isa Al Kabeer exhibitionManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Assigned by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the exhibition dedicated to His Highness Isa Al Kabeer, Ruler of Bahrain and its Dependencies, organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Ant
  29. Speaker: Bahrain-France strategic coordination supports international peace and securityManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, commended the outcomes of the official talks held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, during his visit to the Kingdom of
  30. Shura Chairman highlights Bahrain-France strategic partnershipManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, said that the official talks held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, reflected the depth of the historical relations and strategic partne
  31. Future Generation Reserve signs agreement with M42 to establish healthcare facility in Bahrain BayAbu Dhabi, Oct. 20 (BNA): The Future Generation Reserve (FGR) announced the signing of a strategic agreement with global healthcare company M42 to allocate a location within the Future Generation Reserve Tower development in Bahrain Bay for the establishment of Mubadala Health Bahrain. The agreement
  32. Information Ministry Undersecretary chairs GCC media undersecretaries' preparatory meetingManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Yousif Mohammed Al Binkhalil, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, chaired the preparatory meeting of the undersecretaries of information ministries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states ahead of the 29th meeting of the Ministers of Information of the G
  33. HM King bids farewell to HE French President following Bahrain visitManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa bid farewell to His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and the accompanying delegation as they departed Bahrain today following an official visit to the Kingdom. During the visit, HM the King and HE President
  34. HM King hosts luncheon in honour of HE French PresidentManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hosted a luncheon in honour of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King and HE President Macron excha
  35. HM King holds official talks with HE French PresidentManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held official talks with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The two leaders reviewed the longstanding relations between Bahrain and France and discussed means to further strengthen their strategic coopera
  36. HM King receives HE French President upon arrival in BahrainManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in Bahrain today on an official visit. During the visit, His Majesty and HE the French President will hold ta
  37. Deputy Prime Minister meets GCC ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowmentsManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, met with ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, who are attending their 12th meeting hosted by Bahrain as part of its presidency of the 46th GCC session
  38. Bahrain chairs 12th GCC meeting on Islamic affairs and endowmentsManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): As part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th GCC session, Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, chaired the 12th meeting of ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The meeting
  39. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister issues Edict (54) of 2026Manama, Oct. 20 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (54) of 2026 restructuring the Government Land Investment Committee, as follows: Article (I) The Government Land Investment Committee shall be restructured under the
  40. SCE organises second regional workshop on environmental data governance in West AsiaManama, Oct. 20 (BNA): The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for West Asia, has organised the second regional workshop on advancing environmental data governance to support decision-making in West Asia. Held in

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