King to visit Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, beginning Nov 3

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning Monday (Nov 3). In a statement on Sunday (Nov 2), Istana Negara said the visit to Saudi Arabia marks a new chapter in...

The Security Cooperation: Middle East’s security architecture tops the agenda at the Manama Dialogue 2025

MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Adviser and His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor for the Bahrain Defence Force will...

Bangladesh wants Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for its citizens

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals, and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to boost people-to-people contact and economic engagement...

General : King’s State Visits To Saudi Arabia And Bahrain Mark New Chapter In Bilateral Relations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning tomorrow, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with both nations...

Touhid seeks reopening of Bahraini visa for Bangladeshis

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain requested Bahrain to reopen visa facilities for Bangladeshi citizens, including businesspeople, professionals and skilled and semi-skilled workers, to enhance people-to-people contact and strengthen...

$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

India, US Seek to Stabilize Relations By Renewing Defense Pact

On October 31, India and the United States renewed a 10-year defense cooperation agreement (DCA), first signed in 2005. This is expected to provide some stability to bilateral relations that have been strained of late by U.S. President Donald...

US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, Riyal, other Currency Rates Today In Pakistan – 2 Nov 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against major foreign currencies, with only slight movements recorded in buying and selling rates, according to data from local exchange markets. On Sunday, US dollar traded at Rs282.50 for buying...

Go Around Ordered After Lost 787 Ends Up On Runway

On November 4, 2025, a Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 operating Gulf Air Flight 155 from Manila (MNL) to Bahrain (BAH) inadvertently entered Manila's active Runway 06 while taxiing before departure, prompting a swift and decisive response from air traffic...

Ebdaa Bahrain’s Training and Development Manager Honoured with Two Awards at “Women Future Cities” in Oman

Ms. Afnan Saqer, Training and Development Manager at Ebdaa Microfinance Company, was honoured with two prestigious awards at the Women Future Cities Summit and Awards, held recently in the Sultanate of Oman. The recognition highlights the...

Foreign Adviser Touhid holds bilateral talks at Manama Dialogue to boost regional peace, cooperation

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, focusing on strengthening regional peace, cooperation, and bilateral relations. During his meeting...

Dry Bulk Shipping: Australian Iron Ore Exports Command More Than 50% of the Global Market Share

Australia has maintained its leading position in the seaborne iron ore trade, as over half of the global iron ore exports are coming from it. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2024 was another positive year for...

Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Travel for U.S. Citizens Starting January 2026

Uzbekistan will implement a visa-free regime for U.S. citizens beginning January 1, 2026, according to a presidential decree signed on November 3, 2025. The announcement was reported by UzA, the country’s official state news agency. Under the new...

A Guide To Bahrain’s Top Japanese Restaurants

Aside from traditional flavours and local comfort food, Japanese restaurants have captured the hearts of Bahrain’s foodies. Whether it’s expertly crafted sushi rolls, the theatrical drama of robata grills, or innovative fusion creations, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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 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...