A.M. Best International affirms credit rating of A- (Excellent) with stable outlook of BKIC

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Further to its annual review, A.M. Best International has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company...

Bahrainis detained by Israel in flotilla interception, Foreign Ministry monitoring situation

Bahrain's Foreign Affairs Ministry has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation of Bahraini citizens, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detained by Israeli security agencies, with other GCC countries to release them as soon as...

Tamkeen backs Bapco Tazweed staff skills push

Bapco Tazweed, a subsidiary of the Bapco Energies group, has enhanced the careers of 141 Bahraini employees through professional development programmes offered by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The initiative aligns with the company’s focus on...

The U.S. Military Is Helping Arab Dictatorships Run Psyops

The U.S. has done a lot for Arab dictators. For years, Democrats and Republicans have been seeking to give Saudi Arabia, the largest purchaser of American weapons in the world, a NATO-like defense pact. And Washington is drawing closer to Qatar,...

Bahrain Makes History: First King’s Scout in 57 Years

At just 25 years old, Yousef Mostafa Elziny has etched his name into the history of Bahraini scouting. He is the first Bahraini to receive the prestigious King’s Scout Award since 1968 the highest honor in scouting recognizing exceptional...

Private Sector Adds 1,100 Jobs

Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s private sector has added 1,100 new job vacancies for citizens on the National Employment Platform, in a major coordinated effort guided by the directives of His Royal Highness...

Royal support reflects unlimited commitment to sports

MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Olympic Counci of Asia for the Third Asian Youth Games and Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, emphasized that the Kingdom is step...

Bahrain Monitors Citizens Detained by Israeli Authorities

TDT | Manama The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation of Bahraini citizens who were recently detained by Israeli security forces, along with nationals from other Gulf Cooperation Council...

CBB’s GP15 Programme Shapes Bahrain’s Future Leaders

Fifteen Bahraini graduates begin the Central Bank’s inaugural GP15 journey Fifteen graduates selected for GP15 Six-month intensive banking programme Supports national talent development goals Fifteen talented Bahraini graduates have been selected...

Bahrain Cabinet advances implementation of citizen employment plan

The Bahraini Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, reaffirmed its commitment to putting citizens at the forefront of the kingdom’s development, with a strong focus on job...

HM King inaugurates fourth session of sixth term

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the opening of the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils, held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the...

At Sharm summit, Trump and world leaders sign up for peace in Gaza, with Netanyahu absent

US President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza’s future held in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, urging countries to sign up for the Abraham Accords and trying to advance broader peace...

Weaving wonders

GULF WEEKLY: Bahraini artist Tamadher Alfahal is redefining embroidery by weaving threads into photographs of celebrities, transforming familiar images into textured, evocative artworks. Her latest collection, Nostalgia, features embroidered...

Journalists honoured at special ceremony

Bahrain's journalists and media personnel were honoured for their contribution and coverage in a ceremony at the National Assembly Complex in Gudaibiya yesterday. Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam affirmed the central role that Bahraini media...

Erdogant Attends Trump Peace Summit, Trump Addresses Knesset

By Janet Ekstract, İSTANBUL – Turkish President Erdoğan will attend the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit on October 13, in Egypt where U.S. President Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi will co-chair the summit. Türkiye’s communications...

Kuwaiti-Spanish ties spiraling towards new heights: Ambassador Gamallo

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad and the Spanish Ambassador Manuel Hernández Gamallo cutting the cake. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Kuwait Manuel Hernández Gamallo confirmed...

PM Shehbaz meets Palestinian president, calls Gaza ceasefire ‘prelude to peace’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held high-level meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Sharm el-Sheikh, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause and regional peace. During...

Dollar and other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan- October 13, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revealed the newest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for significant worldwide currencies relative to the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 13, 2025. These rates, crucial for licensed forex traders to...

QRCS participates in second GCC humanitarian summit in Manama

An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 2nd GCC Humanitarian Summit 2025, organized by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility in the Bahraini capital Manama. QRCS's delegation comprised...

All is set for coverage of historic Asian Games by Bahrain Sports Channel

MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: As the Kingdom of Bahrain gears up to host the Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, 2025, Ali Hussain, Director of Sports Media, has reaffirmed that Bahrain Sports Channel will broadcasting Asian Games, the...