Bahrain: Domestic Worker Jailed For Stealing BD778 From Employer

The First High Criminal Court has sentenced a 39-year-old African domestic worker to one year in prison, fined her BD1,000, and ordered her permanent deportation after serving her sentence for stealing BD778 from her Bahraini employer’s bank...

Domestic worker jailed for stealing BD778 from employer

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The First High Criminal Court has sentenced a 39-year-old African domestic worker to one year in prison, fined her BD1,000, and ordered her permanent deportation after serving her sentence for stealing...

Bahrain Faces Tough Defeat Against Pakistan in Boys’ Kabaddi Preliminary Round

sk TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s boys’ kabaddi team faced a challenging match against Pakistan in the Preliminary Round Group A fixture held on Sunday, October 19, at Isa Sports City. Despite their spirited effort, the...

Concerns over industrial fund proposal

MAJOR concerns have been raised over a proposed draft law to establish an Industrial Development Fund.The aim is to create a new public institution tasked with promoting industrial investment, supporting Bahraini industrial projects, and...

FCCIB holds Its Annual General Meeting and Conference Featuring Bapco Energies Group CEO Mr. Mark Thomas

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Bahrain (FCCIB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 12 October 2025 at the InterContinental Bahrain. The gathering brought together FCCIB members...

Bahrain Youth Games Set to Spark to Life Today

Five sports begin before opening ceremony TDT | Manama Email : hussainm@newsofbahrain.com The third Bahrain Youth Games get underway today, three days before the official opening ceremony at Exhibition World Bahrain. Competitions in five sports...

Unlimited free travel for citizens with determination after a one-time 500 fils fee

Bahraini citizens with determination can now travel for free as part of national efforts to make public transportation as accessible as possible for people of determination. Bahraini citizens with special needs, identified on their CPR smartcard...

Abdullah Bin Hindi Wins Khalifa Foundation Art Design Award

Bahraini Architect Abdullah Bin Hindi Wins Khalifa Bin Salman Foundation Creative Design Competition Manama, October 15 (BNA) – The Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Foundation has announced that Bahraini architect and artist Abdullah Bin Hindi has...

Handball team set out to make Bahrain proud

Handball – BAHRAIN’S youth handball national team are relishing the opportunity to compete in front of their home fans in the third Asian Youth Games. The kingdom’s medal hopefuls begin the Bahrain delegation’s hunt for glory today in this mega...

Istanbul flavours meet Bahrain shores

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A three-night culinary showcase at Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain brought together the artistry of Turkish cuisine and Bahraini hospitality, marking a collaboration between Gulf Air and acclaimed Turkish chef...

UK mugging case sparks travellers’ safety concerns

Bahrainis visiting the UK have been urged to exercise heightened caution following a shocking mugging incident involving a mother in central London last week. The call came from Parliament’s foreign affairs, defence and national security...

Drugs in parcel case duo appear in court

A Bahraini duo who tried to smuggle drugs including cannabidiol (CBD) into the country using a package from the UK appeared before the High Criminal Court yesterday. A 22-year-old man from Ramli and a 25-year-old jewellery saleswoman from Hidd are...

Tamkeen adds DOO as service provider

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has expanded its support for Bahraini businesses by adding DOO, a local AI-powered platform specialising in customer experience, to its list of approved service providers under the Digital Enablement Programme. This move...

New hope in breast disease treatment

Bahraini surgeon Dr Kameela Al Majed introduced a revolutionary technique for treating benign (non-cancerous) breast disease, at a leading surgical congress, highlighting the latest advancements in surgical care and research. Her presentation, at...

Kuwait delegation arrives in Manama for the 3rd Asian Youth Games

Al-Marri poses with the Kuwaiti youth handball delegation ahead of departure to Manama. MANAMA, Oct 18: The Kuwaiti sports delegation has arrived in Manama, Bahrain, to participate in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, taking place from October 22 to 31....

Bahrain to Compete in the 2025 Paralympic Beach Games in Türkiye

TDT - Manama The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to participate in the inaugural Paralympic Beach Games for People with Disabilities, taking place in Mersin, Türkiye, from October 18 to 25, 2025. Organized under the supervision of the Bahrain Paralympic...

Kuwait Club start revenge tour as old-timers banner Week 2 play

BEIRUT (Lebanon) - Kuwait Club can finally begin treading the road to redemption as they're all set to open their 2025-26 FIBA WASL-Gulf League campaign in their own stomping grounds in Kuwait City this week. The defending Kuwaiti Division 1...

Bordeaux and Riffa Rise from Qualifying Draw to Reach Quarter-Finals at FIBA 3x3 WT Macau 2025

MACAU (China) – The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau tipped off in nerve-racking fashion at the Wynn Palace, where Bordeaux and Riffa defied expectations to climb out of the Qualifying Draw and into the Quarter-Finals. Both squads showcased grit,...

Diyar Al Muharraq Partners with Estater to Enhance Real Estate Market Research

Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain’s largest real estate development, has signed a Corporate Agreement with Estater Markets, a leading real estate data company in the GCC covering the Saudi, Kuwaiti, and Bahraini markets. This partnership aims to leverage...

Book on Gulf cuisine promotes traditional taste and flavours

Bahraini entrepreneur, author and culinary expert Afnan Rashid Al Zayani also showcased Bahrain’s rich culinary heritage at Expo 2025 Osaka with her book A Taste of the Arabian Gulf. Featured at the Bahrain Pavilion, the book represents one of the...