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:...

Hilton Bahrain Unveils Winning Artworks at Young Artists Art Competition Grand Reveal

Hilton Bahrain proudly hosted the grand reveal of its Young Artists Art Competition, a celebration of creativity and community that brought together emerging talents, art enthusiasts, and cultural leaders from across the Kingdom. The event...

The military-industrial backbone of Israeli normalization

First published at MERIP. In February 2025, as international condemnation of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reached new heights, Abu Dhabi hosted the International Defence Exhibition and Conference. Over five days a record 34 Israeli arms...

Bahrain–Italy trade rises to $791mln

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Trade between Bahrain and Italy reached $791 million in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2020. More than 130 Italian firms now operate in the kingdom. Racing Force anchors the industrial link. The Bell Racing...

Why India must not worry too much about the Saudi-Pak defence pact

Prime Minister of saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman al Saud with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Aditi Bhaduri The recently concluded Saudi-Pakistan defence pact has thrown the Indians into a tizzy. The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, signed during...

Suleimanov claims crown

MMA – RISING mixed martial arts (MMA) star Arsen Suleimanov became Bahrain’s newest world champion last night. The 20-year-old captured the world title in the junior men’s light heavyweight 93kg category at the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in...

Bahrain International Music Festival Returns for Its 34th Edition

The Bahrain International Music Festival is set to return for its 34th edition, offering audiences a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary arts. Organized by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the festival begins on October 2...

Bahrain’s Year-End Fiesta You Don’t Want to Miss: A True Spectacle of Sparkle, Sound & Sport

Updated October 2025 2025 is drawing to a close, but Bahrain is not done dazzling you. The final few months of the year are packed with luxe shopping, live music, world‑class sport, and citywide celebrations. From the Middle East’s biggest...

Together we rise

GULF WEEKLY: A new initiative has been launched in Bahrain to support the mental health of breast cancer patients, coinciding with both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month this October. Spearheaded by Bahraini...

CBB announces 15 candidates for Graduate Development Programme

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced the names of those selected for its Graduate Development Programme ‘GP15’, designed to prepare future leaders, enhance their skills, and enable them to compete regionally and internationally. The...

McLaren boss Zak Brown reportedly earned a mammoth $50,000,000 for winning the F1 championship with the Papaya team

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has reportedly earned a mammoth $50.3 million salary last year, after the Papaya team's Constructors' World Championship triumph in 2024. This means that the American received a pay rise of around $14.8 million, as his...

Malaysia’s breakfast culture inscribed on UNESCO heritage list

MANAMA: The Malaysian Embassy in Bahrain has showcased the country’s iconic breakfast culture through a special dining experience event. Ambassador Datuk Shazryll Zahiran said the event at The Gulf Hotel featured Malaysia’s best-loved breakfast...

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome

AB TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic,...

Hilton Bahrain Celebrates Young Artists at Special Awards Evening

Hilton Bahrain brought together artists, art lovers and community leaders for a special evening celebrating the winners of its Young Artists Art Competition. The event, supported by Artful, Union Stationery and Sportshub, honoured the...

Bahrain and U.S. Sign Landmark Border Security Agreement

Bahrain and U.S. Strengthen Border Security Cooperation Through New Memorandum of Understanding Bahrain’s Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, signed a memorandum...

KPI CEO highlights achievements at GDA 2025 in Bahrain

BAHRAIN: CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) Shafi Al-Ajmi affirmed on Tuesday that the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) Conference and Exhibition 2025 represents a significant milestone for the refining industry. His remarks came during...

The U.S. Department of State's Bahrain Human Rights Report is Woefully Inadequate

The report does not address the continued existence of 434 stateless persons in Bahrain. The GoB arbitrarily stripped these people of their citizenship, in contravention of international standards. We acknowledge, however, that the government...

Citadel Professor Silver Knows His Biz

Now retired, Stephen Silver might be seen playing pickleball at the JCC. Not long ago, he was a business professor at the very elite Citadel Military College in Charleston – despite his lack of business experience. What he lacked as a “biz whiz”...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 01, 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest mark-to-market (M2M) exchange rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 01, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Bahrain’s Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Welcomes South Africa’s Ambassador

TDT | Manama H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture, recently received H.E. Mr. Mogobo David Magabi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Kingdom of Bahrain, who is based...