FACTBOX: Leaders from more than 20 countries invited to attend peace summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

ISTANBUL Egypt will host an international peace summit in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. Leaders from more than 20 countries are invited to participate in the summit, co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his...

Opinion | Qaum Is A National Identity, Not A Religious One

Last Updated:October 12, 2025, 18:56 IST The misinterpretation of Qaum as a religious label has done immense damage to the fabric of many societies, especially in South Asia Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + The word Qaum originates from Arabic and...

Sophia bags ATF 16U title

TENNIS – BAHRAIN’S Sophia Bader was crowned girls’ singles champion in the Bahrain ATF 16U tournament, played at the Bahrain Tennis Federation (BTF) hard courts in Isa Town. Sophia secured her title after upsetting second seed Fatima Albaajari...

JUST THE JOB!: Triple chance for work-seeking Bahrainis

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has directed the Labour Ministry to provide three job opportunities for Bahraini employment applicants before the end of the year. HRH Prince Salman expressed...

Bahrain Pavilion Wins Gold for Architecture and Landscape at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Kingdom of Bahrain has been honoured with the Gold Award for Best Architecture and Landscape in the Self-Built Pavilions category (under 1,500 m²) at Expo 2025 Osaka. This accolade highlights the pavilion’s exceptional design, which draws...

iGA Showcases Digital Projects at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) will showcase its latest digital initiatives at GITEX Global 2025, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, taking place in Dubai, UAE, from October 13 to 17. Participating as part of the...

Bahrain Launches Call Center to Boost Job Opportunities for Citizens

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), in coordination with the Ministry of Labor, has launched a dedicated call center to connect job seekers with private sector opportunities across the Kingdom. The initiative comes under the...

McLaren Racing’s $4.1 Billion Valuation: Shares Sold, Future Bright!

McLaren Racing has announced that its main shareholders, the Bahraini sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and CYVN Holdings, have acquired the remaining 30% stake, bringing total ownership to 100%. This sale values McLaren at $4.1 billion and...

NRB releases Sunday’s foreign exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Sunday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 141.60, while the selling rate is Rs 142.20. The buying rate for one European euro is...

Firdaus rallies to claim Bahrain Amateur Open title

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Malaysian finishes two clear as Sokolov fades on final day Malaysia’s Zubair Firdaus produced a composed final round to win the seventh Bahrain Amateur Open yesterday at the Royal Golf Club,...

StartUp Bahrain Weekend Sparks New Dreams and Bold Ventures

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Mumtalakat Holding Company, attended the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of StartUp Bahrain Weekend, held at the American University of Bahrain...

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 142.20

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: The Nepal Rastra Bank has published today’s foreign currency exchange rates. As per the latest update, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 141.60, while the selling rate is Rs 142.20. Similarly, the buying rate for one euro...

iGA showcases digital projects at GITEX Global 2025

As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain Pavilion, organised by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) will showcase its latest digital initiatives at GITEX Global 2025, one of the world’s largest technology...

Firdaus takes amateur open golf crown in style

GOLF – ZUBAIR Firdaus from Malaysia was yesterday crowned champion of the seventh Bahrain Amateur Open. The three-day, 54-hole competition came to a close at the Royal Golf Club with Firdaus roaring back from three strokes behind heading into the...

iGA to showcase projects at GITEX

As part of the Bahrain Pavilion, organised by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) will exhibit its latest initiatives at GITEX Global 2025, one of the world’s largest technology events, taking place in Dubai,...

Folktober to bring Gulf heritage alive

An annual art challenge, celebrating Gulf folklore and heritage, is prominently featuring Bahraini and Dilmunian mythical figures in its 2025 edition. The Folktober challenge, or ‘Kharareef Al Khaleej’ (Gulf myths), is set to take place in...

Inside Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2025: Integration Over Hype

At Bahrain’s third annual Fintech Forward, fintech’s grown-up era was clear: align with regulators, team with banks, ship things people use. Held on 8 to 9 October at Exhibition World Bahrain, Fintech Forward 2025 is the Kingdom’s flagship fintech...

UK group Themis expands into Bahrain through investment in Aman

Themis, a leading British financial crime intelligence and technology company, has announced its strategic expansion into Bahrain through investment in Aman. Aman, meaning 'safety and security,' is Bahrain’s first and only national anti-financial...

Friends of Dilmun Tour Guides Organize Exploratory Trip to Hawar Islands

TDT - Manama The “Friends of Dilmun Tour Guides” organization recently organized an exploratory trip to the Hawar Islands to experience the island’s pristine natural beauty and its state-of-the-art hospitality facilities. The visit was coordinated...

Manasyan Claims Triple Silver at World Weightlifting

Hussain Almaskati TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahraini lifters shine in Norway Bahrain’s Ghor Manasyan added three silver medals to his name at the World Weightlifting Championship in Forde, Norway. Competing in the +110kg...