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SLRB, Aramex sign strategic partnership

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has signed a strategic partnership with global logistics leader Aramex to provide faster, more flexible delivery of real estate registration documents, enhancing service quality, user experience, and supporting government efforts to streamline procedures and expand digital services. Ammar Rashid Al Khashram, SLRB Director General of Land Registration, said the initiative aligns with the bureau’s digital...

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:16:00 GMT

Oil Minister receives Lebanese Chargé d'Affaires

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, received Mirna Khawly, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Lebanon to Bahrain. The Minister highlighted the strong Bahrain-Lebanon ties and the advanced cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. He commended her efforts in enhancing bilateral relations to serve the shared interests of both countries. The meeting reviewed...

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:32:00 GMT

Government Hospitals finalise programme for Colorectal Surgery Conference

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): The organising and scientific committees of the Bahrain Colorectal Surgery Conference are finalising preparations for the event, to be held on September 25–26, organised by Government Hospitals Administration in cooperation with "Education Plus". Dr. Israa Sami, Conference Chairperson and Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery at Government Hospitals, said the conference aims to promote continuous medical education and enhance the quality of...

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

SCIA Chairman receives Jaafari Endowments Council Chairman and Director-General

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), received Yusuf bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Jaafari Endowments Council, and Abduljalil Ali Al Hayki, Director-General of the Jaafari Endowments Directorate. Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed congratulated Al Hayki on obtaining the royal trust, wishing him success in carrying out his duties. The SCIA Chairman commended the efforts of the...

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Bahrain press review

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. HM King congratulates Ecuadorian President Bahrain welcomes peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia Joint statement on developments in Gaza Strip issued by Ministerial Committee of Arab-Islamic Summit Tourism Minister receives Bahraini-Omani Entrepreneurs Association delegation SCW outlines family stability, decision making priorities...

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:11:00 GMT

Bahrain weather forecast

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts hot and humid weather with some clouds at times. Wind: Mainly easterly 7 to 12 knots reaching 15 to 20 knots at times. Sea State: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 3 to 5 feet offshore. Temperature: Maximum 44ºC, Minimum 32ºC. Humidity: Maximum 90%, Minimum 30%. Further information and updates are available at: www.bahrainweather.gov.bh. H.K, s.a

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:10:00 GMT

Joint statement on developments in Gaza Strip issued by Ministerial Committee of Arab-Islamic Summit

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): The Ministerial Committee mandated by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on developments in the Gaza Strip, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the League of Arab States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, in addition to People’s Republic of...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:14:00 GMT

Bahrain welcomes peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, brokered by the United States under the leadership of His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain’s hope that the agreement would contribute to enhancing cooperation between the two countries, bringing prosperity, sustainable peace, and mutual benefit to...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:28:00 GMT

Attorney General issues organisational changes in public prosecution

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, Attorney General, issued an organisational decision appointing heads of prosecution offices and their deputies, and transferring some members. The appointments included: Ibrahim Isa Al Binjassim, Head of Prosecution, as member of the Major Prosecutions. Abdullah Salah Al Thawadi, Head of Prosecution, as member of the Judicial Inspection. Noor Abdullah Shehab, Head of Prosecution, as member of the Appeals...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:05:00 GMT

SCW outlines family stability, decision making priorities in 2025-2026 National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): Based on the adoption of the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026 by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King, the plan identifies four priority areas for the coming phase: family stability, decision-making, economic participation, and quality of life. Each priority area includes a set of initiatives distributed across five key pillars:...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:42:00 GMT

Tourism Minister receives Bahraini-Omani Entrepreneurs Association delegation

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, received Her Highness Hujaija bint Jaifar bin Saif Al Said, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahraini-Omani Entrepreneurs Association, in the presence of Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, Chairman of the association’s Board of Directors, and its members. The minister congratulated them on the association’s establishment and launch, noting the importance of joint cooperation in advancing tourism and economic initiatives and...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:32:00 GMT

HM King congratulates HE Ecuador President on Independence Day

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, on his country’s Independence Day. M.A., A.A

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:14:00 GMT

Bahrain press review

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. HM King congratulates Singaporean President HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the President of the Republic of Singapore Education Ministry announces reopening of registration for Grade 1 students of 2025–2026 Coast Guard to hold live firing exercise east Fisht Al Jarim Arab League, UPEACE sign memorandum of understanding in Geneva during...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:09:00 GMT

Bahrain weather forecast

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts hot and humid weather with some clouds at times. Wind: Mainly easterly 5 to 13 knots reaching 13 to 18 knots at times with gusts may reach 25 knots in southern sea areas during the afternoon. Warning: For strong gusts. Sea State: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 2 to 4 feet offshore may rise up to 6 feet during gusts. Temperature: Maximum 43 ºC, Minimum 34 ºC. Humidity: Maximum 90%, Minimum 30%. Further...

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:07:00 GMT

Arab League, UPEACE sign memorandum of understanding in Geneva during Bahrain’s chairmanship of Arab group

Geneva, Aug. 8 (BNA): Under Bahrain’s chairmanship of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Geneva, the headquarters of the Arab League Mission witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Arab League and the University for Peace (UPEACE) to enhance academic cooperation and capacity building in peace, development, and human rights. The signing ceremony was attended by Ambassador Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the United...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:38:00 GMT

Coast Guard to hold live firing exercise east Fisht Al Jarim

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): The Coast Guard has announced that it will conduct a live firing exercise east of Fisht Al Jarim on Sunday, August 10, from 8 am to 2 pm. It called upon seafarers to be cautious and avoid going near the area during the drill for their safety. M.I.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:19:00 GMT

Education Ministry announces reopening of registration for Grade 1 students of 2025–2026

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): The Ministry of Education has announced the reopening of registration for children starting Grade 1 in the 2025–2026 academic year. Parents will be able to complete enrolment from August 11 to August 14, between 7:30 am and 1:00 pm, at the ministry’s hall in Isa Town. The ministry invites parents wishing to enrol their children born between January 1 and December 31 of 2019 to visit its website, www.moe.gov.bh, to review the registration requirements, the...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:02:00 GMT

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the President of the Republic of Singapore

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a congratulatory cable to the HE Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, on the occasion of the National Day of Singapore. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to HE Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore. M.I.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:18:00 GMT

HM King congratulates Singaporean President

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, on his country’s National Day. M.I.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:04:00 GMT

Bahrain press review

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. Social Development Ministry signs unified MoU to coordinate humanitarian support for Bahraini women Social Development Minister chairs first Elderly Committee meeting of 2025 Education Minister chairs Abdullah bin Khalid College of Islamic Studies board regular meeting EWA launches Bahrain’s first solar power plant Tourism Minister highlights...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:03:00 GMT

Bahrain weather forecast

Manama, Aug. 8 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts hot and humid weather with some clouds at times. Wind: Mainly easterly 7 to 12 knots reaching 15 to 20 knots at times with gusts may reach 25 knots in southern sea areas during the afternoon. Warning: For strong gusts. Sea State: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 2 to 4 feet offshore may rise up to 6 feet during gusts. Temperature: Maximum 43 ºC, Minimum 34...

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:43:00 GMT

WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director meets national health teams in Bahrain

Manama, Aug. 7 (BNA): Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy, Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the Eastern Mediterranean, met with several officials and representatives of national health teams and committees during her visit to Bahrain, in the presence of Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation in public health and support national health priorities. The minister highlighted the...

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:52:00 GMT