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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

SICO announces $500m in new investment products

Najla Al Shirawi SICO, a leading regional asset manager, broker, market maker, and investment bank with physical presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, has announced an expanded product suite of $500 million in new transactions and...

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...