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Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio hosts a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony on Nuclear Cooperation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani
Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio hosts a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony on Nuclear Cooperation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani at the Department of State. VIDEO INFO Date Taken: 07.16.2025 Date...

Bahraini-Polish Economic Forum highlights joint investment opportunities
Samir Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), underscored that the Kingdom of Bahrain offers a wide range of investment opportunities that Polish companies can benefit from, particularly in the sectors of trade,...
Court Sentences Bahraini Driver to 6 Years for Deadly Saar Crash
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com A Bahraini man has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing a tragic car accident that killed a husband, wife, and their son in Saar. The accident also left two other children from the same...
HRH Prince Salman attends a reception for Bahraini and American companies
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended a reception hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce at its headquarters, bringing together Bahraini and American companies. HH Shaikh Isa bin...

Rubio signs civil nuclear pact with Bahrain as Trump meets with crown prince
The United States has entered into a pact with Bahrain, allowing the two nations to cooperate on the development of civil nuclear technology.Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on...

US, Bahrain Sign Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The United States and Bahrain signed a civilian nuclear energy agreement on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump met with the crown prince of the Gulf nation. During a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding with his Bahraini...

Crown Prince of Bahrain Announces $17 Billion in U.S. Investments During Meeting with Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa announced that Bahraini companies are investing $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday....

Saar crash accused gets three more years in jail for drug possession
A reckless driver, who was this morning sentenced to six years in prison for vehicular manslaughter, has just been found guilty of possessing hashish, according to the Public Prosecution. The Lower Criminal Court sentenced the 29-year-old Bahraini...

Bahrain and US Sign $17 Billion Agreements to Boost Economic Ties
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bahraini and U.S. companies have signed several agreements totaling approximately $17 billion to strengthen economic ties and enhance cooperation across key sectors, Bahrain‘s state news agency BNA reported on Wednesday. The...

Syrian-Bahraini talks to enhance readiness and confront joint disasters
Manama, SANA – Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Dr. Ahmed Qazziz, and his accompanying delegation held a meeting with the Bahraini Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council, Lieutenant General Sheikh...

Bahraini-Moroccan Business Meeting in the Food Industry Scheduled for November
A high-level Bahraini-Moroccan business meeting focused on the food industry is set to take place in Bahrain this coming November. The event will bring together representatives from leading Moroccan food industry companies and their Bahraini...

Bahrain and US firms sign $17 billion deals to boost economic ties
BAHRAINI and U.S. companies signed a series of agreements worth approximately $17 billion, aimed at strengthening economic ties and advancing cooperation across key sectors, Bahrain’s state news agency BNA reported on Wednesday. The deals span...

Bahrain announces $17 billion investment in US as Trump welcomes crown prince at White House
16 July 2025, 18:42 President Donald Trump (L) greets Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as he arrives outside the West Wing of the White House on July 16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Picture: Getty Bahrain and the US have announced...
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Meets U.S. President Trump at the White House
ashen@newsofbahrain.com His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with President Donald J. Trump at the White House today, in a meeting that underscored the strong and enduring...

The Latest: Trump flip-flops over whether he’ll fire the Fed’s Powell
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it was “highly unlikely” he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “unless he has to leave for fraud.” The statement came less than 24 hours after Trump indicated in a private meeting that he...

U.S. Allies Race Ahead with 250 F-16s on Order Across 10 Nations
Military 39955793@N07 / Flickr Key Points Originally entering the service of the US Air Force in 1978, the F-16 Fighting Falcon was designed as a multirole, fourth-generation fighter Early models of the F-16 could be had for around $13 million,...

From aircraft and tech to energy: How Bahrain’s $17 billion infusion can supercharge the US economy and boost jobs; check details
Bahrain's crown prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalif, will announce his plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a White House official said. As part of the investment,...

Trump says US will stick to 25% tariff on Japan, may have deal with India soon
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. will probably “live by the letter” on tariffs with Japan and may have another trade deal coming up with India, following his announcement...

What You Should Know About Bahrain’s Golden Visa—Flexible, Affordable, Powerful
MANAMA, July 16: Bahrain’s Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a powerful alternative to Gulf-based long-term residency programs, offering greater freedom, lower costs, and access to full residency rights for professionals, investors, retirees,...