Bahrain strike three gold medals in MMA

MMA – BAHRAIN enjoyed a sensational four-medal haul – headlined by three gold medals – in mixed martial arts (MMA) yesterday in the third Asian Youth Games in the kingdom. Bahrainis Eldar Eldarov, Abdulakim Babaev, and Ibragim Khalidov all claimed...

Bahrain to host world para badminton event

PARA BADMINTON – Bahrain will host the 2026 BWF Para Badminton World Championships from February 7 to 14 next year. The event, to be held under the banner of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), will take place under the patronage of Supreme...

Bahrain outclass Jordan to secure berth in semi-finals

HANDBALL – Bahrain punched their tickets to the boys’ handball semi-finals last night in the third Asian Youth Games, being hosted by the kingdom. The hosts secured their berth after registering their third successive win of the preliminary round...

ASU tops Bahrain in Arab University rankings

In a remarkable new milestone, Applied Science University (ASU) has maintained its position as the highest-ranked university in Bahrain for the sixth consecutive year, while also achieving a significant academic breakthrough by being listed among...

Iconic Infiniti QX55 unveiled in Bahrain

THE much-anticipated 2025 INFINITI QX55 has been unveiled for discerning motorists in Bahrain by Y K Almoayyed & Sons (YKA), the exclusive distributor of the marque in the kingdom. With its iconic sloped roofline and bold presence, the QX55 is...

UAE raises tally to six medals on day four of Bahrain Asian Youth Games

MANAMA (WAM) The United Arab Emirates increased its medal tally to six — three golds, one silver and two bronzes — ranking seventh overall in the general standings at the 3rd Asian Youth Games currently hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain until 31...

Bahrain Strikes Gold in Asian Youth Games MMA

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, witnessed the thrilling Mixed Martial...

Bahrain: Four Men Arrested In Drug Ring Case

Four men were arrested after security teams dismantled an alleged drug ring. The First High Criminal Court set the hearing for 28 October. Investigators, acting on confidential tips, traced a group importing, manufacturing, and distributing...

Bahrain: Two Arrested For Gold Jewellery Theft In Capital Governorate

In a swift and efficient operation, the Capital Governorate Police Directorate has arrested a man and a woman, aged 31 and 33, of Arab nationality, for their involvement in a gold theft scheme that targeted a jewellery shop in the Capital...

Sonny Colbrelli departs Bahrain Victorious as sports director

Former Paris-Roubaix champion Sonny Colbrelli will leave his role of sports director at Bahrain Victorious after just over three seasons in the post, according to a report in La Gazzetta dello Sport. Colbrelli joined the staff of the team with...

Bahrain Landmarks Lit In Blue To Mark United Nations Day

Several landmarks in Manama were lit in blue to mark United Nations Day, reflecting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s support for the UN’s role in promoting peace, development, and international cooperation. The initiative highlights Bahrain’s engagement...

Oman golfers advance at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain – Oman’s national junior golf team advanced to the final stages of the Asian Youth Games 2025, currently being held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. After two competitive days of play, the Omani team successfully made the cut to progress...

More than 90 Prisoners in Bahrain Are on Hunger Strike to Demand their Freedom

A report by BBC Arabic revealed that more than 90 Bahraini prisoners in Bahrain’s central prison, Jau Prison, have gone on an open-ended hunger strike. The prisoners are demanding their unconditional release and an improvement in their detention...

Bahrain celebrates double gold at Paralympic Beach Games in Turkey

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain secured two gold medals in powerlifting at the Paralympic Beach Games in Mersin, Turkey, with Hussain Suwar and Amal Al Fardan topping the podium in their respective weight categories. Suwar...

Bahrain rides the wave: steady growth ahead

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s economy is set to expand 3.3% in 2025, the IMF says, as stronger oil output and steady non-oil activity support growth. In its October report, Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and North...

Bahrain eyes specialized pharma zone to boost local production

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain could soon host a specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing zone if Parliament backs a proposal scheduled for debate on Tuesday. The motion, supported by the Finance Committee, aims to boost...

Bahrain condemns Israeli bills on West Bank, urges international action

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has condemned Israeli Knesset’s approval of two bills aimed at imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and illegal settlements, calling the move a clear violation of...

8 Things To Do in Bahrain During the Week (26 – 29 October)

We’re dropping another list for all the things to do during the week in Bahrain. From delicious dining experiences to creative workshops and lively social gatherings, there’s more excuse for play after work! If you’re in the mood for something...

Bahrain: Man Missing After Fishing Boat Collision With Coast Guard Patrol

A man is missing after a fishing boat struck a Coast Guard patrol during an attempted stop off Bahrain’s coast, the Public Prosecution said. Two suspects have been remanded in custody, a child who was on board has been released, and the seized...

Bahrain: BD86,000 School Fund Embezzlement Case Set For Review

The Fifth High Criminal Appeals Court has ordered the formation of a three-member expert committee to prepare a detailed report in the appeal case of three employees from an industrial secondary school convicted of embezzling more than BD86,000...