Egypt's pyramids get a modern neighbour

From Ramses II to Tutankhamun, Cairo's vast new museum redefines how ancient and modern Egypt coexist beneath one skyA drone light show depicts ancient pharaoh king Tutankhamen’s sarcophagus during the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum...

Lohore in hunt for world title

MMA – THERE’S a new wave of French excellence sweeping through the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), and Alex ‘Da Killa King’ Lohore is ready to ride that momentum into the history books. On Friday next week at Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town,...

UAE and US sign AI and energy agreement

President Sheikh Mohamed has witnessed the exchange of an agreement between the UAE and the US to accelerate collaboration in energy and artificial intelligence. Under the agreement, the UAE and the US will work together on increasing advanced...

Unified GCC Visa: What UAE Travellers Will Pay Compared To eVisa Costs Now

The upcoming Unified GCC Visa, set to launch soon, will let UAE travellers visit multiple Gulf countries with a single permit — making travel across the region easier and cheaper. But how much will it cost compared to applying for separate e-visas...

[Yemeni Ambassador Meets Bahraini Transport Minister to Discuss Resumption of Yemenia Flights

MANAMA — Dr. Ali Hassan Al-Ahmadi, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the Kingdom of Bahrain, met with Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, to discuss the resumption of direct...

Middle East's Schengen style GCC Visa vs e-visa: How much will travellers pay compared to current visa costs?

Travelling across the Gulf is about to become easier and more cost-effective for UAE residents. The long-anticipated Unified GCC Visa, expected to launch soon, will allow travellers to visit multiple Gulf Cooperation Council countries using a...

How Bahrain is incentivising foreign firms to hire citizens

Bahrain might be the smallest country in the Gulf, but it is taking huge steps as it joins the race along with other nations in the six-member bloc to attract foreign capital. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the chief executive of Bahrain’s Economic...

How Bahrain is incentivising foreign firms to hire citizens

Bahrain might be the smallest country in the Gulf, but it is taking huge steps as it joins the race along with other nations in the six-member bloc to attract foreign capital. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, the chief executive of Bahrain’s Economic...

The Merchant House, Manama launches Winter Escape Package

The Merchant House, Bahrain’s five-star boutique hotel, has introduced its Winter Escape Package, a chance for travellers to relax in style this winter. Whether for a business trip, a weekend getaway, or a staycation in the heart of Manama, the...

Business News | Asian Travel Expo 2025 Welcomes Downtown Rotana as Associate Sponsor

PNN Manama [Bahrain], October 28: The Asian Travel Expo 2025, one of Asia's most influential travel and tourism trade shows, proudly announces that Downtown Rotana, Bahrain's premier five-star business hotel, has joined the event as an Associate...

Unified GCC Visa vs eVisa: What UAE travellers will pay

Unified GCC visa to cheaper than eVisas? The Unified GCC Visa will simplify Gulf travel by reducing paperwork and costs. With one permit, residents can move freely between GCC states instead of applying separately for each — similar to Europe’s...

Syria and Lebanon seek security ties in new talks

Syria and Lebanon were holding talks on developing a security relationship on Sunday in their latest move to put past tension aside. Lebanon's Interior Minister Ahmed Al Hajjar met Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani in Bahrain, where both...

Cooper to visit Jordan in push for more aid for Gaza

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Decadent Heritage: 8 Shops for Traditional Sweets in Bahrain

There’s something magical about Bahraini sweets. Perhaps it’s the way they glisten under shop lights, or how their rich aromas fill the air with promises of saffron, cardamom, and rosewater. But if you really want to understand Bahrain’s culinary...

Minister Lipavský on a Working Visit to Israel and Bahrain

27.10.2025 / 14:06 Date: 30.10.2025 - 31.10.2025 , Venue: Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will pay a working visit to Israel on 30–31 October, where he will meet with his counterpart Gideon Saar. At the Hebrew University of...

Two Men Accused of Smuggling Luxury Watches and VAT Fraud Totaling BD309,755 Face Trial in Bahrain

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The First High Criminal Court has begun hearing the case of two Asian men, aged 35 and 40, accused of attempting to smuggle four luxury watches that were skillfully concealed to avoid detection. The pair...

UAE 'Visa Runs' explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it's done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to...

Jerusalem hotels sweep 2024 World Travel Awards; Tel Aviv suite keeps top spot

The World Travel Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars” of global tourism, announced its 2024 winners for the Middle East region. For the second consecutive year—and the third time overall—the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, part of the Hilton chain, was...

Bahrain Bus: Your Complete Guide to the Kingdom’s Public Transport

Bahrain Bus is one of the best ways to truly explore the island through its public transport. If you’ve been in Bahrain for more than a hot minute, you’ve definitely spotted the iconic red buses making their rounds across the island. Sure, most...

Bahrain’s tourism attractions showcased in China roadshow

A number of travel agents and tourism industry stakeholders from Bahrain took part in a roadshow in China. The initiative, organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in Shanghai and Guangzhou, was aimed at promoting the...