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Bahrain ambassador to return to Lebanon as Gulf ties warm
Semafor
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July 4, 2025
Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut, the latest in warming ties between the Gulf and Lebanon. Ambassadors from Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE left the Lebanese capital in October 2021, with Gulf leaders voicing concern...
Bahrain U16s primed for Gulf test
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s U16 basketball team have wrapped up their overseas training camp in Bosnia and Herzegovina, returning home with renewed confidence ahead of the upcoming Gulf Championship, which tips off on July...
India-Bahrain digital bridge
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com India-based gamification company Gamezop has announced a USD 4 million investment to establish its Middle East headquarters in Bahrain, positioning the Kingdom as its strategic entry point into the...
Bahrain launches first Consumer Protection National Youth Programme in GCC
bizbahrain
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July 4, 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Youth Affairs announced the launch of the pioneering national initiative “Consumer Protection Ambassadors,” targeting ambitious Bahraini youth aged 24 to 30, encouraging them to actively...
Khaleeji Bank Signs MoU with Euro University Bahrain to Provide Innovative Education Financing Solutions
bizbahrain
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July 4, 2025
Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic Banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Euro University Bahrain. The agreement aims to offer tailored educational financing solutions...
Gamezop Announces USD 4 Million into Middle East Expansion with Headquarters in Bahrain
bizbahrain
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July 4, 2025
Gamezop, one of the world’s leading gamification platforms, has announced its plans for strategic expansion across the Middle East following the successful establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Bahrain, which was supported by the Bahrain...
UAE president meets King of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi: Talks to enhance cooperation and prosperity
The Times of India
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi/ Image: WAM In a strong display of enduring Gulf unity and fraternity, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
Bahrain-South Korea enhance strategic partnership
Gulf Daily News Online
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Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday met outgoing South Korean Ambassador HeonSang Koo at Riffa Palace. He affirmed that relations between Bahrain and Korea continue to advance across all levels, underpinned...
Bahrain Introduces First-Ever Stablecoin Regulatory Framework to Boost Crypto Transparency
Blockonomi
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July 3, 2025
TLDR: Bahrain mandates 1:1 fiat backing and audits for all licensed stablecoin issuers. Only CBB-approved entities with BHD 250k capital can issue stablecoins. Transparency rules include financial disclosures, risk controls, and IT audits. The...
Bahrain: Women ‘Locked And Forced To Entertain’ In Trafficking Trial
Gulf Insider
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July 3, 2025
An Arab woman and two Asian men stood trial this week accused of trafficking two young Arab women into Bahrain, where they were allegedly worked to exhaustion, pushed to drink, and locked inside a hotel room to stop them escaping. The High...
Bahrain: Over 1,800 Caught In Ongoing Crackdown On Illegal Workers And Residency Violations
Gulf Insider
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July 3, 2025
The General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science has stepped up its efforts to tackle illegal labor and residency violations across the Kingdom. Since the start of this year, authorities have apprehended 1,844 individuals...
Bahrain to Reopen Embassy in Lebanon, Signaling Diplomatic Reset
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Ashen Tharaka TDT | Manama Email: ashen@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, in a move that signals a fresh chapter in relations between the two nations after nearly four years...
Fiba honour for Bahrain
Gulf Daily News Online
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BASKETBALL – BAHRAIN has been granted an additional spot on the list of approved referees and commissioners by the International Basketball Federation (Fiba), the Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA) has announced. Fiba released the list of...
Business Year and British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain sign agreement
Gulf Daily News Online
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The Business Year (TBY) and the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spotlight Bahrain’s investment landscape and its economic ties with the United Kingdom. The MoU, signed by Clara...
Gamezop to invest $4m for Mideast foray with headquarters in Bahrain
Gulf Daily News Online
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Gamezop, a leading global gamification platform, is embarking on a strategic expansion across the Middle East, leveraging its newly established, wholly-owned subsidiary in Bahrain. This move, supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board...
New standards proposed for consumer goods in Bahrain
Gulf Daily News Online
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NEW specifications could be introduced for consumer products and electronic appliances in Bahrain, if MPs have their way. The proposed standards aim to ensure products are environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and built to last, aligning with...
Royal spotlight on Bahrain’s historic relations with UAE
Gulf Daily News Online
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His Majesty King Hamad yesterday met UAE President Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at His Majesty’s residence in Abu Dhabi as part of his visit to the UAE. The King and the UAE President held cordial discussions that reflected deep-rooted...
Gamezop enters Middle East with $4 million investment, sets up Bahrain HQ
The Economic Times
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July 3, 2025
Indian casual gaming company Gamezop has expanded into the Middle East, setting up a regional headquarters in Bahrain and committing $4 million to grow its presence in the MENA region. The investment will support operations, local hiring, and...
Bahrain is to open embassy in Lebanon again
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Bahrain is set to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, marking a notable move toward restoring diplomatic ties with Lebanon after nearly four years of strained relations, according to a Lebanese news agency. The...
Bahrain’s most prominent cleric: Threats against Iran’s Leader an affront to all Muslims
Iran Front Page
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July 3, 2025
In a statement on Thursday, Sheikh Qassim strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s threats against Ayatollah Khamenei. He said Trump’s insults and threats reflect the US president’s ignorance, foolishness, and his sense of inaccuracy in...