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Bahrain chairs Arab meeting on monitoring SDG implementation
Manama: The Ministry of Sustainable Development chaired the 17th Meeting of the Arab Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 115th session of...

Bahrain highlights FDI and diversification at WEF forum
BAHRAIN’S commitment to economic diversification and global collaboration took centre stage at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025, known as ‘Summer Davos’, which commenced on Tuesday in Tianjin, China....

Ignored risk
hawaja Irfan, hailing from Mingora, recalls the harrowing scene he encountered at Fizagat, Swat, where a flash flood turned a riverside into a deadly trap for unsuspecting tourists. On June 27, at 8am, the flow of water was normal. An hour later...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds inaugurates landmark integrated manufacturing site in Hyderabad, cementing its position as a global manufacturing leader
HYDERABAD : Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has launched its state-of-the-art, fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit, the largest of its kind, in Hyderabad,...

Exhibition World Bahrain launches ‘EWB’s Imagination Station’ in collaboration with Artly
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) announced the launch of “EWB’s Imagination Station”, a new creative platform designed to provide engaging, family focused experiences in partnership with a range of local organisations. The first edition of EWB’s...
Bahrain to Host Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS 2025) This November
Strategic Partnership with DEF CON to Bring Cutting-Edge Cyber Tech and Innovation to the Region Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and...
Bahrain takes center stage at the WEF annual meeting in China
MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor, Bahrain’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB’s participation as co-Chair World Economic Forum annual meeting being held in China has bolstered Bahrain’s stature as the economic...
Bahrain Implements New Parking Regulations for Non-Residential Buildings
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has introduced updated parking regulations for non-residential buildings to address increasing traffic congestion and ensure better urban planning. Key Changes: Minimum Parking Requirements:...
Bahrain EDB boss steers summer Davos
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, has taken centre stage this week as CoChair of the World...

Building new momentum ‘vital for more sustainable homes’
A study on sustainable homes in the kingdom, with focus on knowledge, preferences and practices among residents has revealed that while there is an openness to the concept, there is a critical implementation gap, despite ongoing national efforts...

Warming twice as fast, Asia faces a looming environmental catastrophe
The latest UN report on global warming and climate change contains bad news for Asia - apparently, this vast continent is experiencing warming at nearly double the global rate, thereby raising the possibility of devastating consequences for the...
Working Together for a Better Business Environment: Municipalities Minister Visits Real Estate Association
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, visited the Bahraini Real Estate Development Association to strengthen ties and support growth in Bahrain’s...
Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Qatar at UN Security Council
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain strongly condemned a recent attack by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard that targeted the sovereignty of its Gulf neighbor, Qatar, calling it a "blatant violation" of international law and the United...

Drowned By Neglect: The Swat River Tragedy And Pakistan’s Climate Failures
The beautiful valley of Swat—once a symbol of peace, tourism, and natural splendour—now bears the scars of yet another tragedy. A family of 12 tourists from Sialkot and Daska became victims of the Swat River’s sudden surge. Moments of children...
Bahrain Concludes Successful Participation at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025
Ashen Tharaka TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs,...
Bahrain Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Gulf-EU Relations in Key Parliamentary Meeting
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Speaker of the Parliament, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, has underlined the Kingdom’s commitment—under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to deepening ties between the...

Bahrain enacts emergency steps after US hits Iran: Online classes, remote work ordered
Bahrain moved schools online, ordered 70% remote work, and urged residents to go out only if necessary/Image: (Representational Image) In response to rising regional tensions following US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Bahrain has...

Bahrain: Education Ministry Announces Return To Normal Operations In All Schools And Universities
The Ministry of Education has announced that all government and private educational institutions— including kindergartens, schools, and universities—will resume regular operations as they were before the implementation of precautionary measures....

Tourist Tragedy In Swat Highlights Rising Threat Of Climate Disasters In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In a tragic incident in Swat , 18 people who were stranded in the river near the Mingora Bypass have drowned. According to initial reports, local sources say the victims were tourists visiting Swat who were swept away...

Juthoor Summit achieves milestone success, strengthens Bahraini-Emirati AI partnership
Juthoor (Roots) Summit, the New Gen AI Summit, concluded Exhibition World Bahrain in the presence of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, along with distinguished figures from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates,...