Bahrain working to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshis in phases

Bahrain is actively working on reopening visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens in phases, Bahrain's Deputy Interior Minister Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel said today. He made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain on the...

Bahrain Foreign Minister to visit India from November 2-3

New Delhi: Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif Bin Rashid Alzayani will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday for a two-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. During his visit, the Bahrain Foreign Minister will meet with External...

Knight Frank executes sale of Revier Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai

About Knight Frank: Knight Frank LLP is the leading independent global property consultancy. Headquartered in London, the Knight Frank network has 600+ offices across 50+ territories and more than 20,000 people. The Group advises clients ranging...

AI and core tech overhaul essential for ‘future-ready’ bank, say experts

Bahrain’s banking sector must undergo a massive shift towards an AI-led customer model to achieve the necessary speed, scale and efficiency, experts have said. The consensus at the ‘Building a Future-Ready Bank’ thought-leadership event, organised...

Bill seeks Tamkeen funding for Bahraini doctors’ overseas board training

MD TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Tamkeen could soon fund Bahraini doctors pursuing international board certification abroad, under a new bill tabled in Parliament. Lawmakers say the move would ease pressure on limited local...

Global Leaders to Headline Gateway Gulf 2025 as Bahrain Reaffirms its Role as the Region’s Gateway for Investment

The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to welcome an exceptional lineup of global leaders, investors, and innovators for the third edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place on 2–3 November 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Hosted by the Bahrain...

Ministry Warns of Telegram Scammers Posing as Bank Officials in Bahrain

TDT Manama The General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security at the Ministry of Interior has warned the public about fake groups on the Telegram app posing as CEOs or employees of major banks. These groups promote...

“A Secure Middle East Requires Palestinian Statehood” – Bahrain FM

Ashen Tharaka The second day of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025 unfolded under the compelling theme “Securing the Gulf: Diplomacy, Economics and Defence”, drawing the world’s eyes to Bahrain as regional and international leaders united to chart a...

HRH the Crown Prince Meets Senior U.S. Delegates at IISS Manama Dialogue 2025

TDT Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Director of National Intelligence...

HRH the Crown Prince Meets UK Foreign Secretary During Manama Dialogue 2025

TDT Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and senior British officials on the sidelines of the...

Indian Embassy Hosts Open House for Community Welfare in Bahrain

TDT | Manama Pradeep@newsofbahrain.com The Embassy of India in Bahrain successfully organized an Open House, chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Vinod Kurian Jacob. The event saw the active participation of over 25 Indian nationals. The...

The Gulf and the Desired Economic Growth

About 45 years ago, or slightly more, several Gulf activists came together with the idea of creating a forum they called The Gulf Development Forum. Every year, this forum composed of volunteers convenes to address a developmental theme. In the...

Speech by Minister Jan Lipavský at the IISS Manama Dialogue

Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be with you today in Manama. This region—with its vast resources—has shaped global energy dynamics for decades. It is a particularly fitting place to reflect...

Currency Exchange Rates Today – Convert US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal to PKR – 31 Oct 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee witnessed fluctuation against foreign currencies, as interbank and open market rates showed only slight movement in key currencies, including US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound, according to the latest figures released by...

Bahrain Islamic Investment Bank and Binance agree partnership for in-app crypto to fiat ramps

Bahrain-headquartered GFH Financial Group (“GFH” or “the Group”), a Gulf Islamic Investment Bank, and Binance, through Binance Pay, have partnered to launch Bahrain’s first bank-integrated crypto payment solution that allows GFH clients to utilize...

AIADMK councillors stage a walkout from Salem Corporation council meeting

Mayor A. Ramachandran speaks at the Salem Corporation Council meeting held on Friday. | Photo Credit: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. AIADMK councillors of the Salem Corporation staged a walkout during the council meeting on Friday, alleging corruption....

Bahrain: MNEs ‘must prepare for advance tax payment’

Bahrain - Multinational enterprises (MNEs) in Bahrain must swiftly prepare for the next standard advance payment deadline in November for the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT). This looming deadline follows the inaugural filing and payment on...

BRAVE 100 To Broadcast Live Across Balkan Region On Arena Sport

Manama, Bahrain: BRAVE Combat Federation™ (BRAVE CF), the world’s fastest-growing and most global mixed martial arts organization, proudly announces that the highly anticipated BRAVE 100 extravaganza will be broadcast live on Arena Sport, one of...

BBK discloses its financial results for the period ended 30th September 2025

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com BBK (trading code BBK) announces its financial results for the period ended 30th September 2025, including the third quarter of 2025. For the third quarter of 2025: The Bank achieved a net profit...

Bahrain strengthens protection for vulnerable workers

SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Kingdom of Bahrain places great importance on safeguarding groups most vulnerable to exploitation and continuously works to develop its programmes and centres to ensure a fair and safe working...