Bahraini woman stands trial for assaulting police officers during arrest
A 55-year-old woman is facing trial at Bahrain’s High Criminal Court after allegedly attacking security personnel with a broken glass while resisting an arrest warrant for a suspected cybercrime.
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Bahrain leads 80 nations in urgent call to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain is spearheading an international coalition demanding the immediate and complete reopening of the critical maritime chokepoint to ensure global trade stability.
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Bahrain condemns escalating Houthi missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Bahrain has strongly condemned the continued deliberate attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, specifically denouncing recent attempts to target the cities of Taif and Yanbu with ballistic…
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Amazon AWS unable to reactivate damaged data centers in the UAE and Bahrain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced it is unable to restore access to data hosted exclusively at several damaged cloud facilities in Bahrain and one site in the United Arab Emirates…
Read moreBahrain condemns renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Bahrain has condemned the latest Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom.
Read moreBahrain air defense systems intercept Iranian drone attacks
Bahrain’s air defense systems successfully intercept and destroy multiple incoming drones on September 2, 2026.
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Bahrain records 2.2 percent growth in non-oil GDP for Q1 2026
Bahrain’s non-oil GDP expanded by 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by financial and insurance activities.
Read moreBahrain’s Al Salam Bank appointed joint lead manager for Saudi Arabia’s $2.75bn sukuk
Al Salam Bank has been appointed as a joint lead manager for Saudi Arabia’s $2.75 billion sukuk, reflecting strong GCC financial ties.
Read moreBahrain HRH Crown Prince chairs Cabinet meeting marking Supreme Council for Women jubilee
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting, highlighting the Supreme Council for Women’s silver jubilee.
Read moreBahrain youth minister visits Year of Isa Al Kabeer exhibition highlighting national heritage
Bahrain’s Minister of Youth Affairs visited the Year of Isa Al Kabeer exhibition, highlighting young artists’ contributions to the nation’s heritage.
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Bahrain declares official public holiday for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday
Bahrain’s Crown Prince has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as an official public holiday to mark the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
Read moreBahrain launches ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ heat safety campaign for workers
Bahrain launched the ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ initiative in Riffa to distribute hydration supplies to outdoor construction workers.
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Bahrain port operator reports significant revenue drop amid regional shipping disruptions
APM Terminals Bahrain reported reduced Q2 profits and a 25.4 percent drop in container revenue due to regional maritime disruptions.
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Bahrain task force gets new judicial powers to fight tax evasion
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue grants judicial enforcement powers to 65 officials to combat tax evasion and monitor compliance.
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Bahrain High Criminal Court issues 15-year prison sentences in terror cases
Bahrain’s High Criminal Court issued 15-year prison sentences to individuals convicted on terrorism-related security charges.
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Arabian Gulf University graduates first cohort of postgraduate medical education program
Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the UK-accredited medical education program.
Read moreBahrain strongly condemns Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran region
Bahrain’s foreign ministry has condemned Houthi projectile attacks targeting civilians in Saudi Arabia’s Najran region.
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Bahrain Ministry of Interior develops digital service for evening construction permits
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior is rolling out an automated digital service to streamline requests for evening construction permits in residential areas.
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Bahrain Ministry of Transportation introduces remote technical inspection for maritime vessels
Bahrain launches a remote video inspection service for small boats and jet skis to streamline maritime registration.
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Ninth Bahrain-Oman products exhibition opens in Salalah
The ninth Bahrain-Oman Products Exhibition opens in Salalah to enhance bilateral trade and support SME partnerships.
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NCST and Aluminium Bahrain develop AI-powered turbine monitoring system
Bahrain’s NCST and Alba have launched an AI-driven monitoring system for gas turbines to enhance predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
Read moreBahrain condemns attack on Kuwait facility, stresses unified GCC security
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on a northern Kuwait facility, reaffirming that GCC security remains indivisible.
Read moreBahrain crown prince holds strategic talks with UK prime minister on defense and trade
Bahrain’s Crown Prince held talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on defense cooperation and the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement.
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Bahrain activates emergency sirens as UAE condemns renewed aerial attacks
Bahrain activated emergency sirens amid aerial threats, prompting a strong statement of solidarity and condemnation from the UAE.
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Bahrain air defenses intercept multiple aerial attacks; nationwide sirens activated
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force confirmed that its integrated air defense units successfully intercepted and eliminated several inbound regional aerial threats, including missiles and one-way attack drones.…
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