Tamkeen announces Bahrain’s Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025

The pavilion will showcase 14 Bahraini technology startups in addition to small and medium enterprises TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its organization of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Pavilion at the 2025...

BTEA holds series of workshops to promote business tourism

Business tourism is a foundational pillar of Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy 2022–2026, playing vital role in stimulating economic growth, diversifying revenue sources, and creating high quality jobs for Bahrainis, Her Excellency Fatima bint Jaafar Al...

Gold cards, wealthy immigrants and a Trumpified American dream

In the summer of1970, a young documentary filmmaker named David Seltzer flew to Munich chasing a lucky break. Seltzer had been hired to help with some writing on the film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”...

Advancing women’s empowerment initiatives

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Equal Opportunities Committee at the Ministry of Information held its third meeting of 2025, chaired by Abdulrahman Khalid Al-Midfa, Assistant Undersecretary for News and Regulatory Affairs, with...

Omani women pair defeat Bahrain in opener of Arab Beach Volleyball

MUSCAT: The opening day of 30th edition of Arab Men’s and 20th edition of Arab Women’s Beach Volleyball Championships featured strong competition as Oman women's team began their campaign with an impressive win against Bahrain by 2-1 on the sands...

AM Best affirms GIG Bahrain and GIG Bahrain Takaful ratings

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of “A-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” for Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (GIG Bahrain) and its subsidiary, GIG Bahrain Takaful. The outlook for both ratings is...

Posidex unites with Kanoo Consulting to advance enterprise data solutions

Posidex Technologies, a leading data analytics and customer information management solutions company, has joined forces with Kanoo Consulting Services, a subsidiary of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This partnership...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 15, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 15, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Bahrain Music Festival Returns!

The 34th Bahrain International Music Festival returns this month, presenting an eclectic programme that brings together Bahraini heritage and international artistry across cultural venues in the Kingdom. Here’s a sneak peek of the programme. What:...

2 Seas emerge British GT double champions

MOTORSPORT – BAHRAINI-BRITISH GT team 2 Seas Motorsport were last night crowned double champions of the 2025 British GT Championship. 2 Seas, co-owned by Bahrain’s Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, secured the series’ GT3 Teams’ title...

‘Harvest Supermoon’ to dazzle the skies

SKY-GAZERS in Bahrain will witness a spectacular sight today and tomorrow as the ‘Harvest Supermoon’ makes its grand appearance, coinciding with the full moon of Rabi Al Thani 1447 AH, according to an Bahraini astronomer. Mohammed Redha Al Asfoor...

Parliament bans hiring of expat workers in private sector where more than 30 unemployed locals are available

MD TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Parliament yesterday approved an urgent proposal to ban the hiring of non-Bahrainis in private-sector jobs where more than 30 unemployed Bahrainis are available, referring the decision to the...

BRAVE CF 101 Follows Historic Milestone With Kombat Kingdom Return

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, proudly announces the long-awaited return of its iconic Kombat Kingdom series with BRAVE CF...

Super Harvest Moon to Illuminate Bahrain’s Sky on Monday Night

TDT | Manama Bahrain’s night sky is set to glow brighter than usual tomorrow, Monday, as the much-anticipated “Super Harvest Moon” makes its dazzling appearance, coinciding with the full moon of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH, according to Bahraini...

HM King Hamad Receives U.S. Fifth Fleet Commander in Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defence Forces, received today at Al-Sakhir Palace Vice Admiral Kurt W. T. Renshaw, Commander of the U.S. Navy Central Command and Fifth Fleet, on...

stc Bahrain launches the second ‘jeel ICT’ program in partnership with Ministry of Labour & Tamkeen

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, proudly announces the launch of the second consecutive year of its acclaimed ‘jeel ICT’ program with the selection of 20 outstanding Bahraini graduates. This 100% nationalized talent development initiative is...

Kombat Kingdom series is back

MMA – BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most international mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation, announced yesterday the long-awaited return of its iconic Kombat Kingdom series with BRAVE CF 101, set to ignite...

BRAVE Combat Federation Partners With Palavra Resort To Celebrate Landmark Homecoming At BRAVE 100

Manama, Bahrain: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, proudly announces its partnership with Palavra Resort, Bahrain’s premier luxury destination, for the historic BRAVE...

Why F1’s latest Piastri obsession is total madness as truth behind McLaren consipracy exposed

You know what they say about opinions. Everyone has one. There’s certainly been no shortage of them since last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, in the aftermath of the latest friction point in McLaren’s application of its internal racing rules....

Bahrain’s Young Designer Takes Ferrari Crown

TDT | Manama The Ministry of Youth Affairs, in collaboration with Euro Motors and Zayani Investment Group, announced that Bahraini designer Saud Abdulaziz Ahmed has claimed first place in the Ferrari 296 Challenge exterior design competition,...