Spanish march in support of Palestinians

Thousands of Spanish people marched in Barcelona today in continued protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. It followed widespread anger after the Israeli interception of a humanitarian aid flotilla that had set sail from Spain’s second city, trying to...

Gulf states push Israel to let Gaza flotilla activists free

The Sumud Flotilla's detention by Israel has triggered a wave of global protests [Getty/file photo] The foreign ministries of several Gulf countries will reportedly work together to press for the release of activists from the Global Sumud...

Bahrain Tops Arab Standings With Three Gold Medals At IMMAF World Championships In Georgia

The Bahrain national mixed martial arts (MMA) team won three gold medals at the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, held as part of the fifth edition of BRAVE International Combat Week “Georgia 2025.” Arsen Suleymanov won the Junior 93kg...

Manama Bow Out of Arab Clubs Championship

Hussain Almaskati Quarterfinal heartbreak for Manama in UAE clash Manama’s basketball team exited the Arab Clubs Championship in Dubai on Saturday, losing 81-75 to Kuwaiti side Kazma in the quarterfinals at Al Nasr Club Hall. The Bahraini side...

Christian Horner's F1 return: Where next after Red Bull exit?

Laurence Edmondson Close Laurence Edmondson Senior Writer, F1 • Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Nate Saunders Oct 4, 2025, 01:42 PM With Christian Horner now free to return to Formula 1 in 2026, speculation about...

Toulouse and Samobor Shine Bright on Day 1 of FIBA 3x3 World Tour Shenzhen 2025

SHENZHEN (China) – The 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Shenzhen burst into life with drama and fireworks as Toulouse and Samobor excelled through Day One at the South Square of Bao’an Stadium. Both squads went unbeaten, stamping their authority early and...

Eman Mojali Appointed as CEO of MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers

Forbes-recognized leader to steer the company into a new era of growth and innovation In a significant leadership move within Bahrain’s insurance sector, MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Mrs. Eman Mojali as...

Minister hails launch of youth creativity and innovation team

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, praised the Civil Service Bureau’s (CSB) establishment of a youth creativity and innovation team, describing it as a forward-looking initiative...

Deprivation of Nationality in the Gulf: Stories from Kuwait and Bahrain

Kuwait is not alone in using nationality revocation to punish political opponents or deny rights to specific groups. Bahrain has taken a similar approach. Between 2012 and 2020, over 1,000 people were stripped of their nationality. The peak came...

Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air returns to New York after 28 years with nonstop Bahrain–JFK flights

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, resumes nonstop Bahrain–New York flights, marking historic return and enhanced U.S.-Gulf connectivity/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has resumed...

Risk Factors for Umbilical Artery Thrombosis in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Study

Introduction Umbilical artery thrombosis (UAT) shows an incidence of 0.0025–0.045% in pregnancies and critically compromises fetal well-being by impairing oxygen and nutrients supply.1,2 Notably, UAT presents without pathognomonic features,...

SIFF set to launch on October 5

South Korea…guest of honor at the 12th session Sheikha Jawaher shared that this year's festival will highlight the Republic of Korea as the special guest. There will be a whole day dedicated to showing Korean movies, as well as several workshops...

Your Guide to Pinktober Initiatives in Bahrain (2025)

October turns pink around the world, and Bahrain is no exception. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, affectionately known as Pinktober, is a time to shine a spotlight on one of the most common cancers affecting women globally. Early detection saves...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 03, 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 03, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Photographer Ali Al Shehabi returns home to Bahrain

“It's very important to put my culture on the map,” Al Shehabi says, “but also to show that there is more [to reality] than what people see about the Arab world on television or social media. There’s a much deeper meaning to the way we live our...

Gulf Air restores US links with New York JFK operation

Gulf Air has restored a long-absent US link with the initiation of services between Bahrain and New York JFK. The carrier sought authorisation for the flights after the US FAA’s safety assessment scheme classified the Middle Eastern kingdom as...

Top 50: The Most Influential Arabs of 2025

9Dubai, October 3, 2025 – The Arab world stands in a significant moment in history. The year 2025 brings fresh energy from the leaders who carry forward the future of their countries and region. These leaders are giving everything from politics...

Bahrain Champions Youth Empowerment Through Strategic Initiatives at Ministry of Works

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, a dedicated Youth Committee has been...

Prestigious RIBA Middle East Award Shortlists Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre has been officially shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Middle East Awards 2025 under the RIBA Member category. The development marks a major...

Bahrain: Work on major Muharraq development project begins

Bahrain - The Works Ministry has announced the commencement of work on the development project of Shaikh Abdulla Avenue and Shaikh Isa Avenue in the Muharraq Governorate, as one of the projects accompanying the Isa Grand Palace development...