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Northern Governorate Leadership Meets MP and Municipal Councilor to Advance Public Services

MANAMA — In a major step to strengthen community infrastructure and accelerate local development, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Abdullah Al Madani, Governor of the Northern Governorate, held a high-level coordination meeting focused on upgrading civic infrastructure and public facilities. The strategic session included His Excellency MP Jalal Kazem Hassan, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Basem […]

Digital Innovation in Youth Safety: ‘Ma’an’ Launches Interactive Summer Program via Roblox

MANAMA — In a pioneering move to blend cyber-safety with modern youth culture, the Kingdom’s benchmark anti-violence and addiction initiative has officially moved into the digital metaverse. His Excellency Sheikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and Chairman of the “Ma’an” (Together) Committee for […]

ICRF Conducts Second Week of ‘Thirst Quenchers 2026’ Summer Awareness Campaign

MANAMA: The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) Bahrain successfully conducted the second weekly event of its 11th consecutive annual summer awareness initiative, “Thirst Quenchers 2026,” on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at a Mohammed Jalal Contracting Company worksite in Galali. This followed the highly successful inaugural event of the campaign, which took place the previous week […]

Germany Assumes Local EU Presidency in Bahrain Following Official Handover Ceremony

Ambassador Henning Simon hosts official reception and diplomatic handover at German residence MANAMA — The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Henning Simon, hosted an official reception at his residence on Wednesday evening to mark Germany’s assumption of the local presidency of the European Union in Bahrain. […]

The Indian Club Bahrain Successfully Concludes Historic Loyalty Pledge Initiative

Community Gathers in Large Numbers to Affirm Allegiance and Gratitude to the Leadership of the Kingdom MANAMA: The Indian Club – Bahrain hosted its highly anticipated Loyalty Pledge Initiative on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the club premises in Manama. The landmark event gathered various association representatives, alongside a massive crowd of club members and […]

Interior Minister Receives Former UK Minister

Discussions focus on regional security, emergency preparedness, and bolstering historic bilateral ties MANAMA, Bahrain Lieutenant General His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, received Lord Tariq Ahmad, the former Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa at the United Kingdom Foreign Office, this morning. The high-level meeting […]

BKS Confers Educational Excellence Awards

MANAMA, Bahrain: The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) hosted a grand ceremony at the Samajam Hall to present its Educational Excellence Awards to the children of BKS members who achieved outstanding success in their 10th and 12th-grade examinations for the academic year 2025–2026. The event commenced with a welcome address by BKS General Secretary Varghese Karakkal. […]

The Indian School Bahrain Bids Farewell to Longest-Serving Principal VR Palaniswamy

MANAMA, Bahrain: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) accorded a grand and heartfelt farewell to its Principal, VR Palaniswamy, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Held at the institution’s Jashanmal Auditorium, the event marked the retirement of the longest-serving principal in the school’s history, celebrating an illustrious educator whose contributions have shaped the institution for over two […]

Bongo Sanskriti Reaffirms Allegiance to Bahrain’s Leadership in National Loyalty Campaign

MANAMA, Bahrain – Bongo Sanskriti (the Bengal Cultural Society) of Bahrain officially joined the national loyalty campaign, “Bahrain Is United,” by signing a formal pledge reaffirming their allegiance and support for the Kingdom’s leadership. The initiative reflects Bongo Sanskriti’s deep community solidarity and underscores its unequivocal support and respect for His Majesty King Hamad bin […]

Bahrain Odia Samaj Ladies’ Team Celebrates ‘Raja’ Festival with Grandeur

MANAMA, Bahrain – The Ladies’ Team of the Bahrain Odia Samaj celebrated Odisha’s iconic festival of womanhood, ‘Raja’, with immense joy and cultural enthusiasm at a special gathering held in Manama. Deeply rooted in Odia tradition, Raja is a unique festival that honors womanhood, celebrates the fertility of Mother Earth, and welcomes the arrival of […]