The University of Bahrain has (UoB) achieved a milestone by being included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the first time since its establishment in 1986, marking its entry among the world’s leading universities. With this accomplishment, the University of Bahrain becomes the first national and local university to be listed in the prestigious Times global ranking.

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the ...

Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced the launch of the second phase of the Advanced Generation Residential Buildings Project in Madinat Salman, which will provide 432 ownership apartments, following the completion of the first phase that delivered 1,382 units.

She affirmed that the ministry continues to implement housing projects in line with the Government Programme (2023–2026), supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa A...

The Government Hospitals signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Batelco, a Beyon Group company, to provide cloud-based unified communication aimed at enhancing technical infrastructure efficiency and supporting digital transformation in healthcare services.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Mariam Adhbi Al Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer of Government Hospitals, and Maitham Abdullah, CEO of Batelco.

Dr. Al Jalahma said the partnership aligns with...

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) underscored the importance of reviving the historical and cultural identity of Muharraq City in a way that reflects the visual unity of its rich urban heritage while integrating creativity and innovation into both heritage and contemporary buildings. The city preserves an outstanding architectural legacy dating back to Bahrain’s pearling era, associated with the UNESCO World Heritage site "Pearling, Testimony of an Isl...

Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, announced the winners of the third edition of the Bahrain Youth Ambassadors initiative. Ahmed Al Awadhi, Saud Shuraida, and Alghala Al Mahzaa were selected as Bahrain Youth Ambassadors following a comprehensive evaluation process.

The Minister noted that the selection process was conducted according to clear and precise criteria, including the review of CVs, academic and professional achievements, community and ...

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the selection of 15 employees from across government entities as part of the 11th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, the following candidates were selected:

1. Bayan Abduljalil AlAjaimi - Ministry of Health.

2. Jassim Ahmed Alateya - Electricity and Water Authority.

3. Hanin Aref Marsal - Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

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Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), said that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's vision to leverage advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is critical to the innovation of government services and supporting Bahrain's digital economic leadership. This vision, guided by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is paving the way for sustainable grow...

The Royal Medical Services has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Neuroscience Centre at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) hospital, in line with its strategy to strengthen Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for advanced healthcare and to advance specialized medicine through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

Brigadier Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Medical Services, said the new centre reflects the royal direct...

The Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved another milestone in safeguarding human rights by maintaining its Tier-1 ranking in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the eighth consecutive year. This recognition reflects the Kingdom’s distinguished international standing and underscores the success of its comprehensive national efforts to combat trafficking in persons.

The TIP Report is the leading global reference, monitoring the efforts ...

In implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to expand afforestation across Bahrain’s governorates as part of the National Afforestation Plan, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, planted the 14,000th tree, marking the completion of the afforestation works on Muharraq Ring Road.

The planting ceremony was attended by ministers and senior officials.

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