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BTEA Launches Online Ticketing For Second Edition Of Bahrain Summer Toy Festival
Gulf Insider
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June 25, 2025
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the launch of online ticket sales for the second edition of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival. Running from 1 July to 5 August, at Exhibition World Bahrain, the event is organised in...
Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 18, 2025
ARY News
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June 18, 2025
Karachi, June 18, 2025 – The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) has risen to 751.34 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 08:39 PM PST, continuing its steady upward trajectory. This marks a consistent climb from 750.19 PKR on Friday, 749.72 PKR on June 13, 748.55 PKR...
Qatar Airways CEO Reveals Details Behind Travel Recovery: 151 Disrupted Flights, 20,000 Passengers Diverted Mid-Air, 35,000 Meals for Stranded Passengers
Gulf Insider
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June 26, 2025
Qatar Airways successfully restored its global flight operations within 18 hours after an unprecedented shutdown of Qatari airspace on June 23, following a missile attack near Al Udeid Air Base. The escalation, which temporarily halted all...
singapore Singapore travellers told to expect delays, even as Iran-Israel truce brings reprieve to airlines
Asiaone
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June 25, 2025
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans travelling to the Middle East and Europe over the coming days should be prepared for delays and disruptions, despite a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel offering a reprieve to airlines roiled by the fighting in the...
Bahraini Ambassador in Kuwait Assists Citizens Returning from Iraq
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Salah Ali Al Maliki, along with the embassy’s diplomatic and local staff, closely followed the safe return of Bahraini citizens arriving from Iraq. The ambassador...
Bahrain Pushes Aviation Frontiers at 55th Paris Air Show
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, took part in the opening of the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show (Le Bourget), one of the world's...
Edamah, GFH break ground on Mena region's first surf park
Zawya
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Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, has joined hands with GFH Financial Group to break ground on their premium project - Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience at Bilaj Al Jazayer on the southwest coast of the...
Saudi Arabia won't lift its alcohol ban anytime soon. Here's why
The New Arab
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia has denied a report claiming it would allow limited and controlled sales of alcohol on its soil for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The denial was a reminder that, while Riyadh has permitted sweeping top-down loosening of myriad societal...
Bahrain seeks second overland option to repatriate citizens from Iran
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Repatriation of Bahraini citizens from Iran is in motion, with authorities exploring return routes through both Iraq and Turkmenistan, according to MP Jalal Kadhem. One route has already been secured...
Latin America buoyed by travel policy easing
China Daily Global
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By JIMENA ESTEBAN in Buenos Aires, Argentina | China Daily | Updated: 2025-06-26 09:47 When Isabel Quiroz heads to China in September to promote her data business, she will be able to make the trip with a lot less paperwork and that is an enticing...
Singapore travellers told to expect delays, even as Iran-Israel truce brings reprieve to airlines
The Straits Times
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June 25, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans travelling to the Middle East and Europe over the coming days should be prepared for delays and disruptions, despite a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel offering a reprieve to airlines roiled by the fighting in the...
Pakistan’s three major airports to install e-gates for international travellers
Gulf Today
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June 25, 2025
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has decided to install e-gates at all the three major airports of the country — Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. The e-gates to be installed at the international arrival and departure lounges of the three...
Harlequins left with a hollow feeling
The National News
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DUBAI // Richard Harris, the chairman of Abu Dhabi Harlequins, was left with an overwhelming feeling of dissatisfaction last night, even though his side had moved joint-top of the Prosperity Premiership. The defending champions were granted a...
Paris Haute Couture Week highlights: Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad
The National News
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This haute couture week is shaping up to be exceptional. After the industry's outpouring of love for designer Giorgio Armani, who missed his own couture show under doctor's orders, day three unfolded as a masterclass from Lebanese designers. Elie...
Rashid Al Khalifa: Artist and member of the Bahraini royal family brings his latest exhibition Quintessence to Berlin gallery
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
Sheikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa is bringing his latest exhibition, Quintessence, to The Q Gallery in Berlin. Opening on June 27 at 7pm, it's the first time the striking installations of the artist and member of the Bahraini royal family will...
Bahrain Women Eye Asian Cup Berth
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s women’s national football team are looking to secure a historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. With the qualifiers set to begin later this month, hopes are high that the side...
UK Foreign Office changes travel advice after military strikes
Glasgow Live
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June 25, 2025
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel guidance for several countries, including UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan, following recent military activity. The advisories, which were issued on Tuesday, June 24, come...
Summer in Bahrain 2025: Your Guide to a Sizzling Season of Fun
Wego Travel Blog
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June 23, 2025
Updated June 2025 Ready to rethink summer in the Gulf? Bahrain is trading sleepy summers for a sizzling lineup of pure entertainment. Imagine long days and nights filled with electrifying music, endless laughter, delightful festivals and...
Foreign Office tells UK travellers holidays may be 'disrupted'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 25, 2025
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for several countries including some popular holiday destinations. Alerts are in place for Dubai and the rest of the UAE, as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and...
Indian artist's edible brick installation wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
The National News
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An interactive installation incorporating building techniques from Mughal-era India has won the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award. Safekeeping Stories was developed by Hannan Arshad, an Indian artist and graphic designer living in the UAE. The...