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Bahrain creatives showcase their talent at live exhibition
A live art event showcasing the works of creative talents in Bahrain was staged recently, shining a bright spotlight on the artistic movement in the kingdom. Non-profit group Interaction Art Bahrain, set up three years ago to celebrate all forms...

Bahrain’s Creative Pulse
The love for all things arts and culture runs deep in Bahrain, with our little island bursting at the seams with exceptional talent. From photography, painting and street art to breakdancing, we’ve rounded up a small selection of artists from...

Jack Doohan in frame for sensational Cadillac switch
Jack Doohan is in the frame for a sensational switch to the all-new Cadillac entry for the F1 2026 season. As speculation grows surrounding who the all-new operation will hire, Doohan has emerged as one potential option. Jack Doohan in discussion...
Tarqan Charms Bahrain Stage
Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Families across Bahrain are in for a wave of childhood memories as celebrated Spacetoon composer and performer Tariq Al Arabi Tarqan prepares to take the stage next week during the Bahrain...
Beyon Money, EazyPay to launch POS solution for Bahrain’s merchants
Bahrain - Beyon Money Business, part of the leading Bahrain technology group Beyon, has signed a strategic partnership with Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a POS & online payment gateway acquirer and payment services provider in the kingdom...

Amr Diab ranks on World Music Awards top 100 artists
The World Music Awards announced that Egyptian superstar Amr Diab has entered the list of the top 100 global digital musical artists, following the remarkable success of his new album “Ebtadena,” recently released across various digital platforms....

Kandinsky art to Roman jewels: Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi's newcomers
Every summer, changes take place at Louvre Abu Dhabi without fanfare. There are no big banners or special announcements, yet the permanent galleries undergo a subtle shift. New loans and acquisitions are peppered throughout – not to disrupt the...

Bahrain to host major volleyball tournament
VOLLEYBALL – BAHRAIN is set to host the first West Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship later this month. The tournament is scheduled to be held from July 17 to 27, with eight of the region’s volleyball juggernauts taking part. The competition is...
Bahrain looks to build on their AVC success with back-to-back titles
Hussain Almaskati TDT | Manama Email: hussainm@newsofbahrain.com The West Asia Volleyball Association (WAVA) revealed the groups for the West Asia Men’s Volleyball Championship yesterday. The draw was hosted by Bahrain. The tournament will take...
Bahrain, UAE reaffirm strong ties and joint progress
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the United Arab Emirates President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed the deep-rooted relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and...
MEDIA, FANS, BANNED FROM FIRST 2026 F1 TEST
JULY 4, 2025 Liam Lawson, Austrian GP 2025 © Red Bull Unlike in recent years, there will be much more on-track testing ahead of the shift to radical new chassis and power unit regulations - one test in Barcelona at the end of January, and two more...
Revitalized Khalifa Pool Sets New Standard for Aquatic Sports in Bahrain
Ashen Tharaka TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain...

'ICE Barbie': Trump DHS secretary slammed for social media stunt during Texas tragedy
In a Monday, July 7 post on Instagram, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted three photos of her on horseback and asked social media users to pick the one they liked best. The former South Dakota governor posted, "Which one do you...

Saudi Arabia Drives Middle East Push Into $600B Global Sports Market: Report
Saudi Arabia is spearheading the Middle East’s emergence as a global sports powerhouse, backed by large-scale investment, major event hosting and rapid growth in digital sectors, according to a new report by global consultancy Kearney. The report,...

F1 Movie Screening with Mercedes-Benz Bahrain at EPIX Cinemas, Dana Mall

Bahrain prepares to reopen its embassy in Beirut
Bahrain is ready to reopen its embassy in Beirut, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. Bahraini Ambassador to Lebanon Wahid Mubarak Sayyar informed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday following a meeting at the Grand...

Bahrain: 10,163 housing finance applications approved
Bahrain - A milestone has been achieved in Bahrain’s housing financing schemes as more than 10,000 applicants have had their requests approved over the past three years, according to a top minister. A total of 2,584 applications for various...

Iran warns of ongoing retaliation; Trump and US officials monitor crisis in situation room: media
In this frame-grab made from video, missiles and air-defense interceptors illuminate the night sky over Doha after Iran launched an attack on US forces at Al Udeid Air Base on June 23, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. Photo:VCGIran will continue its...

Middle East Emerges as Global Sports Powerhouse, Unlocking Billions in Value and Opportunity
The Middle East is fast becoming one of the most influential players in global sports, according to global management consultancy Kearney’s latest report, From passion to profit: unlocking value in sports. With the region experiencing a rapid and...
Bahrain Bourse attains “CIO Legend” Award Global CIO 200 Summit – Bahrain Edition for Chief Information Officers
SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain Bourse attained the “Chief Information Officer Legend Award” during the Global CIO 200 Summit – Bahrain Edition 2025, held under the patronage of the General Sports Authority and organized by...