From data to devotion: How sportstech can transform the Middle East sports ecosystem

Image: Supplied From Qatar’s record-breaking FIFA World Cup, which brought over 3.4 million fans together in stadiums, to Bahrain’s world-class Formula 1 Grand Prix and Oman’s rising status as a sailing destination, the Middle East is rapidly...

Capital A signs LOI to make Bahrain AirAsia’s Middle East hub

Capital A Berhad (Capital A) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore establishing Bahrain as AirAsia’s Middle East hub, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to build a major...

EAM Jaishankar Welcomes Bahrain’s Foreign Minister In New Delhi For 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani in New Delhi, expressing hope for productive discussions at the 5th meeting of the India-Bahrain High Joint...

Qalali Folk Band leads nominees for 2025 Aga Khan Music Awards

SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Aga Khan Music Programme announced that Bahrain’s Qalali Folk Band has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Aga Khan Music Awards, leading a list of 22 nominees from 16 countries,...

Swedish innovation drives wellness at Dubai Active 2025

Swedish water purification and beverage innovator Bluewater, along with its Emirates-based distribution partner NIA, has reported overwhelming interest in their commercial water dispensers at Dubai Active, the Middle East’s largest health,...

Bringing a Thrilling Atmosphere of Fun and Challenge: Dragon City Bahrain Launches Life-sized ‘Mahjong’ Games Activity for Visitors

Dragon City Bahrain, the Kingdom’s largest wholesale and retail trade centre, has announced the launch of an exciting new activity for visitors and shoppers featuring a life-sized version of the traditional Chinese game “Mahjong”, in addition to a...

PM Anwar Confident King's State Visit To Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Will Bring Abundant Benefits

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that the state visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain will bring abundant benefits and the best returns for the...

Bahrain TV highlights success of Asian Youth Games coverage

Manama, Oct. 30 (BNA): Abdulrahman Khamis Al Zayani, Director of Television at the Ministry of Information, said that Bahrain TV’s coverage of the 3rd Asian Youth Games showcased its technical readiness and the professionalism of its staff. He...

Bahrain’s record-time hosting hailed a resounding success

Hussain Almaskati TDT | Manama Email: hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain bid a proud farewell to the 3rd Asian Youth Games last night with a vibrant closing ceremony at Khalifa Sports City, drawing to a close an event that captured the spirit of...

Bahrain riders capture endurance teams’ silver

ENDURANCE – BAHRAIN signed off from their historic participation as hosts of the third Asian Youth Games yesterday by bagging silver in equestrian endurance – the last event held in this year’s mega multi-sport event. The kingdom’s squad of Sultan...

World News | Bahrain Foreign Minister Arrives in India to Co-chair 5th High Joint Commission Meeting

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani arrived in India on Monday to co-chair the 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. Ministry...

Bahrain ‘major partner in Arab world’

The US is dedicated to being Bahrain’s regional partner in matters such as security and energy co-operation, a top official has said.US Charge d’Affaires Elizabeth Litchfield highlighted the importance of Bahraini-US partnership, as she spoke to...

Call to host more global sports events

BAHRAIN should host more regional, continental and international sporting events, said a Shura Council member yesterday. Youth and sport committee chairman Redha Monfaradi praised Bahrain’s proven capability in managing world-class sporting...

Bahrain Concludes 3rd Asian Youth Games With 13 Medals, Ranks Second Among Arab Nations

The Kingdom of Bahrain concluded its participation in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with a total of 13 medals: five gold, five silver, and three bronze, placing second among Arab...

The Media Line: Ally or Landlord? Deepening Israel-US Alliance Fuels Unease and Political Pushback 

Ally or Landlord? Deepening Israel-US Alliance Fuels Unease and Political Pushback US-Israel expert Shmuel Rosner told TML that without US support, ‘Israel will need to come up with a completely new strategy for its survival’ By Keren Setton/The...

St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Cathedral 'First Fruits Harvest Festival' Concludes in Bahrain

Pradeep Puravankara TDT I Manama The 2025 'First Fruits Harvest Festival' celebrations of the St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Cathedral in Bahrain have concluded. The family gathering, held at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS), was notable for...

Asian Youth Games: Bahrain’s Rising Stars Claim 13 Medals on Home Turf

It’s celebrations all over the island because Bahrain has once again delivered a powerhouse sporting performance. At the 3rd Asian Youth Games, hosted in the Kingdom, athletes proved to be formidable competitors on the continental stage. The Games...

Salman bin Ibrahim arrives in Pakistan on official visit

President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Senior Vice President of FIFA, and a distinguished member of the Royal Family of Bahrain, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan on an official visit. Senior...

Al-Musallam inaugurates World Aquatics Center in Bahrain

Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Al-Musallam during the inauguration ceremony MANAMA, Oct 2: World Aquatics President Captain Hussain Al-Musallam inaugurated the World Aquatics Center in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of Sheikh...

It's 100mph chess, say fencers taking on the world

ShareSave Sarah Tickner (right), pictured with her coach, will be competing in the women's sabre competition Two fencers from the same club will represent Great Britain at the Veteran World Championships in Bahrain this month. Michael Naulls and...