SPORTING SPECTACLE IN BAHRAIN

Bahrain is set to host the Asian Youth Games for the first time, bringing together some of the best young athletes, new sports and a week of intense competition. Final preparations are underway to introduce the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) from...

Iraq’s banking reforms risk foreign control over financial system, MP says

2025-10-07T12:10:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad The new Central Bank of Iraq’s (CBI) reforms could hand control of the country’s financial system to foreign lenders, lawmaker Haitham al-Fahad warned on Tuesday,...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 07, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 07, 2025. These rates, critical for authorized foreign exchange dealers to...

Outdoor Escapes

With the summer heat easing, Bahrain comes alive with outdoor activities. From music concerts, beach parties and al fresco dining to fitness classes, racket sports and desert camping, the island offers countless ways to spend time outside. We’ve...

Agreement to advance women’s role in national development

Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam commended the efforts of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, in advancing women’s progress and integrating their needs into national...

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Strengthens Bahrain–Saudi Ties in High-Level Meeting

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at Gudaibiya Palace. The meeting...

Sultan Bin Ahmed, e& officials discuss joint cooperation

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority (SCTA), received on Monday a delegation from e&, headed by Masoud Mohammed Sharif, CEO of the company, at his...

Judoka misses bronze

JUDO – Bahrain’s rising judoka Ruslan Poltoratskii narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in the IJF World Championships Juniors Individuals 2025, currently being held in Lima, Peru. Poltoratskii was competing in the men’s under-60kg category, and...

Attorney loses final appeal against jail term in slander case

THE nation’s highest court has thrown out a final appeal by an attorney who was found guilty of slandering a parliamentary by-election candidate last year by alleging that he was receiving funding from a foreign group which has been designated as...

Tamkeen set to organise Bahrain Pavilion at Gitex

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced it will organise the Bahrain Pavilion at the 2025 Gitex Global Exhibition, one of the world’s largest international tech events, taking place in Dubai from Monday to Friday next week. The Pavilion is set to...

The ENTERTAINER Bahrain 2026: More savings, more brands, more reasons to celebrate

The region’s favourite dining and lifestyle savings app, the ENTERTAINER launches its Bahrain 2026 membership today – and it’s better than ever. Available to pre-purchase now, the ENTERTAINER Bahrain 2026 unlocks over 5,000 Buy One Get One Free...

Teachers Renew Bahrain’s Future

SK MP Maryam Al Dhaen calls for stronger teacher support TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com MP Dr. Maryam Al Dhaen marked World Teachers’ Day by calling for renewed national commitment to empowering educators and strengthening their...

Hostage families endorse Trump for Nobel peace prize as Gaza truce talks begin

Families of hostages held in Gaza urged the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Monday to give the Nobel Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump this month for his efforts to secure the release of their loved ones. As Gaza ceasefire talks...

Two No1 drivers has been McLaren’s strength, but will it bring their downfall?

McLaren winning the constructors’ title with six races to spare in Singapore was simply inevitable. That should not play down the achievement in any sense, it just underlines how dominant they have been this season. At the end of 2024, they...

Where Cultures Overlap

Four photographers from Bahrain and Italy are coming together with Crossroads at the Bahrain National Museum. This October, the Bahrain National Museum opens its doors to Crossroads, a photography exhibition organised by the Italian Embassy in...

Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 06, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unveiled the latest mark-to-market (M2M) exchange rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 06, 2025. These rates, vital for authorized foreign exchange dealers to...

Korean cinema in spotlight as Sharjah International Film Festival showcases global works

Festival opens 12th edition featuring entries from 26 countries for young audiences SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — "A Better Place," a Pakistani-Korean production about an abandoned child who finds an unlikely guardian in an undocumented South...

Bulletin: Palestine Denounces Israeli Raid on School; Education Expo in Jeddah Connects Schools, Students, Companies

News of the Arab Region: Israeli Forces Disrupt Classes at Palestinian School in the West Bank The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education has protested a raid by Israeli forces on a school in Khirbet Ibziq, in the Tubas District in...

“Young Parliamentarian 2025” Sparks Inspiring Dialogue on Shaping Positive Influence in Society

As part of the eighth edition of the “Young Parliamentarian 2025” program, the Youth Pioneer Society, in collaboration with the Shura Council, and with strategic support from the British Embassy in Bahrain and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS)...

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For October 6

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 6.​ The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of October 6, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 44...