Bahrain And Kuwait Reopen Airspace After Brief Suspension

Bahrain and Kuwait have officially reopened their airspace after a brief suspension, according to reports from state news agencies. The temporary closure was implemented as a precautionary measure in response to escalating security concerns in the...

Key tourism panel set up

Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi has issued a decision to establish and form the Touristic Sites Regulation and Development Committee, which will be chaired by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) deputy chief executive for...

Team What’s On share where they’ll be travelling this summer

Destination: Dubai, UAE Having just moved to Dubai, I’ll be spending the summer settling in and getting to know the city better. I’m looking forward to discovering its hidden gems – and its air-conditioned ones, too. I will be making quick trips...

Bahrain, Kuwait Shut Airspaces after Iran Fired at U.S. Bases in Qatar, Iraq

Several countries in the Middle East such as Kuwait and Bahrain announced they were closing their airspaces after reports that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. In a post on X, Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil...

Bahrain Concludes Successful Participation at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025

Ashen Tharaka TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs,...

Bahrain enacts emergency steps after US hits Iran: Online classes, remote work ordered

Bahrain moved schools online, ordered 70% remote work, and urged residents to go out only if necessary/Image: (Representational Image) In response to rising regional tensions following US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Bahrain has...

Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 23, 2025

Karachi, June 23, 2025 – The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is exchanging at a steady rate of 751.23 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, remaining unchanged since June 18 when it was 751.34 PKR. This is after a steady rise previously this month, with the BHD...

US Embassy in Bahrain issues travel advisory amid regional tensions

Tanzania welcomes global travel leaders

Tanzania is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 on 28 June. Travel and tourism leaders from across the region are gathering in the capital Dar es Salaam to discover who...

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Mexico's Javier Hernandez attends a training session. Photograph: Daniel Becerril/Reuters Mexico’s all-time leading scorer Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has joined Los Angeles...

Bahrain wins Leading Destination for Events Award

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced that Bahrain has been awarded the title of “Leading Destination for Events and Celebrations” at the 16th edition of the WOW Asia 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in India.The event is...

Bahrain sends most government workers home to 'keep streets clear'

Bahrain, home to the US Central Command’s regional base, issued public safety guidance on Sunday in the wake of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The Gulf nation is strategically close to Iran. It hosts US personnel and military officials...

Bahrain Expands Russian Ties Through Seven MOUs

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain is expanding its global economic footprint, signing seven private-sector MOUs with Russian economic bodies at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025. The agreements underscore the...

Bahrain Declares Public Holiday for Islamic New Year on June 26

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has issued a circular announcing a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447....

Bahrain Marina appoints CBRE Bahrain to manage retail sector and develop leasing strategy

Bahrain Marina Development Company, the master developer of the prestigious Bahrain Marina project located along the eastern waterfront of the capital, Manama, has announced the appointment of the leading global commercial real estate services and...

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Armenian Prime Minister

President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday held talks in Abu Dhabi with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, as part of his working visit to the UAE. The leaders explored ways to boost co-operation across various fields, with a focus on the...

Travel alert: UAE airlines extend flight suspensions

Wizz Air Wizz Air has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until 15 September 2025 due to ongoing regional instability and airspace restrictions. The airline is also rerouting flights to avoid Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace....

Bahrain Asks Schools To Go Online People To Use Main Roads Only 'If Necessary'

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: Follow our live blog for real-time updates on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.] Bahrain activated a remote learning system on Sunday (June 22) in light of the recent escalation of...

Bahrain Chamber signs seven MoUs with Russian institutions

Bahrain Chamber, represented by its chairman Sameer Nass, signed seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with several Russian chambers of commerce and economic institutions during its participation in the St Petersburg International Economic...

The GCC Grand Tours Visa has officially been approved – here’s everything travellers need to know

Travelling across the Gulf is about to become far simpler. The GCC Grand Tours Visa – also referred to as the Unified Tourist Visa – has been officially approved, marking a significant shift in how short-term travel works across Bahrain, Kuwait,...