His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, attended the ceremony organised by the Capital Governorate on the occasion of announcing Manama as the Capital of Young Arab Entrepreneurs for 2026, which was approved by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).

The ceremony was attended by Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and a number of offi...

In implementation of a royal order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to designate this year as the "Year of Isa Al Kabeer", in commemoration of the founder of the modern state and leader of institutional development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Highness Isa Al Kabeer, Ruler of Bahrain and its Dependencies, and on behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prim...

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), in cooperation with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in partnership with the Executive Bureau of the GCC Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs, organised a two-day Symposium on Responsible Recruitment and Combatting Trafficking in Persons: Fostering Collaboration between the Gulf Cooperation Council and East and Horn of Africa on January 18 – 19.

The symposium br...

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing national food security through the launch of strategic initiatives aimed at developing and sustaining marine resources, enriching fish stocks, and increasing production in territorial waters.

This came during the launch event of the fish release season in Bahrain’s territorial waters, organised by the S...

Government Hospitals Administration announced that their medical laboratories have been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), one of the world’s leading accreditations in medical laboratory quality. The achievement reflects the administration’s commitment to applying international standards in testing accuracy, patient safety, and the quality of healthcare services.

The accreditation confirms the laboratories’ adherence to best pract...

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Consultative Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), the sixth edition of the King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development was announced.

The award aims to enhance innovation for the sustainability of agricultural production and support agricultural projects, farmers, and researchers, in line with...

Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, the Attorney General, announced that the Public Prosecution recorded an overall completion rate of 99% in 2025, during a press conference held at its headquarters to review the Authority’s key achievements.

He highlighted a number of major initiatives carried out during the year, including the organisation of an international conference on restorative criminal justice, the launch of extensive training programmes for prosecutors and judici...

The Higher Education Council, in cooperation with QS, the UK-based organisation specialising in university rankings, organised a workshop on the submission process for the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with the participation of representatives from public and private universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The workshop aimed to provide universities with guidance on data submission mechanisms and requirements, and to highlight the importance of data accuracy a...

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, announced the launch of BxT Trading, a strategic joint venture for petroleum products trading. The initiative reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to building long-term partnerships with leading global energy companies, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness...

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), in cooperation with the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRI), hosted the Network’s annual conference on Protecting Children in the Digital Space, held alongside its 25th General Assembly, with the participation of ministers, senior officials and representatives of national institutions, international organisations and civil society.

During the opening session, the NIHR assumed the presidency of t...