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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...
BD13,634 Awarded to Former Employee in Labour Court Ruling
The First High Labour Court has ordered a company to pay a former employee BD13,634, covering unpaid wages, end-of-service gratuity, and leave in lieu. The court also mandated a return ticket and a service certificate, applying stepped interest of...
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre Renews Strategic Partnership with Rotana Music Group to Host Monthly Concerts in Bahrain
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, the Kingdom’s leading global entertainment destination, has signed a new partnership agreement with Rotana Music Group, the Arab world’s leading music and entertainment company. The agreement will see a series of...
DANAT Organises Two Webinars on Pearls for Visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka Japan
The Bahrain Institute of Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) organised two specialised webinars for visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka Japan, with the aim of introducing an international audience to the fundamentals of pearls and their cultural, historical and...
Arab countries condemn Israel’s violation of international law after attack on Gaza aid flotilla
Arab nations have issued a resounding condemnation of Israel’s recent assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian aid convoy destined for the Gaza Strip, labeling the attack as a severe breach of international law and humanitarian...
BENEFIT General Meeting Elects New Board of Directors for the Term 2025–2028
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has convened both its Ordinary General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting at the Company’s headquarters in the Seef District....
Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 02, 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 02, 2025. These rates, crucial for authorized foreign exchange dealers to...
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, Rotana Music Group to host monthly concerts in Bahrain
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, Bahrain’s leading global entertainment destination, has signed a new partnership agreement with Rotana Music Group, the Arab world’s leading music and entertainment company. The agreement will see a series of monthly...
Suleimanov wins junior light heavyweight world title
Bahrain’s rising mixed martial arts (MMA) star Arsen Suleimanov has won the world title in the junior men’s light heavyweight 93kg category at the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. The 20-year-old secured the gold medal with a...
Capital Derby Headlines NPL Matchday 4
Hussain Almaskati Nasser bin Hamad Premier League Resumes Tomorrow Bahrain’s Nasser bin Hamad Premier League returns tomorrow with Round Four kicking off at 4:30pm, featuring two simultaneous fixtures. The spotlight falls on the capital derby at...
50 New Routes Starting In October 2025
The month will see EVA Air add Dallas-Fort Worth to its U.S. network, Delta Air Lines debut in Marrakech, Gulf Air resume service to New York after nearly three decades and Norse Atlantic Airways offer new flights to Bangkok. Gulf Air is among the...
Bahrain’s Academic Excellence Authority Celebrated for Driving Youth Innovation and Achievement
TDT | Manama The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, H.E. Ayman bin Tawfiq Al-Muayyad, has lauded the remarkable accomplishments of Bahrain’s Academic Excellence Authority, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering a...
Kuwait and Bahrain discuss enhancing cooperation in diplomatic training
Ambassador Nasser Al-Subaih, Assistant Foreign Minister for Diplomatic Institute Affairs, meets with Sheikha Muneera Al Khalifa, Director General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, in Manama. MANAMA, Oct 2:...
Al Muharraq Coach Manuel Happy for Win over Esteghlal
Juninho Piauiense’s strike on the hour mark made the difference as Al Muharraq drew level on points with UAE’s Al Wasl FC at the top of the standings. "I'm happy that we were able to get the three points. I said before the game that the players'...