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Gamezop enters Middle East with $4 million investment, sets up Bahrain HQ
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 seeks consultants for East Sitra housing project
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Bahrain's king, Russian president discuss ties, regional security
MANAMA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday reviewed bilateral relations during a phone conversation. Both sides discussed efforts to strengthen and develop ties across...

Bahrain: Time Zone Glitch Hits Mobile Devices – TRA Issues Urgent Notice
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has received several reports from mobile users across Bahrain about their phones showing the wrong time or automatically switching to the incorrect time zone. In response, the TRA is advising the...

Bahrain and Kuwait open airspace
Bahrain and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on civil aviation flights in their airspace, which were closed following Iran’s missile strikes on a US base in Qatar, the aviation authorities of both countries said. Dubai’s airports have resumed...

President Sheikh Mohamed meets King Hamad of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohamed and Bahrain's King Hamad on Thursday spoke of the "enduring co-operation" between their countries during discussions in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held at the Bahraini monarch's residence in the UAE capital, focused on...

Bahrain beat Pakistan to win inaugural AVC Volleyball Nations Cup
Listen to article Bahrain won the inaugural AVC Volleyball Nations Cup by defeating Pakistan 3-1 in a hard-fought final held under the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) in Bahrain. The victory earned Bahrain the gold medal, while Pakistan...

Yakshagana guru Deepak Rao Pejawar bids farewell to Bahrain after a decade of cultural service
Kamalaksha Amin Bahrain, July 3: Renowned Yakshagana artiste and revered dance guru Deepak Rao Pejawar, who has spent the past decade nurturing Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage in Bahrain, was given a heartfelt farewell as he prepares to leave...

Central Bank of Bahrain allows yield-bearing approved stablecoins
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), having issued a consultation paper on stablecoins back in October 2024, has now issued the full stablecoin regulation on July 2nd, 2025. The CBB is offering licenses to stablecoin issuers and custodians for...
How Bahrain’s Youth Are Shaping Government and Tourism
TDT - Manama Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism, H.E. Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, praised the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program for its strong role in developing skilled national talents capable of advancing government work across all sectors....

Argentine Vibes In The Heart Of Manama
Liz O’Reilly headed to the recently opened Brasero Atlántico to discover what all the fuss is about. Since Brasero Atlántico opened its doors at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel a little over a month ago, social media has been abuzz with praise. I couldn’t...
Bahrain registers National Philharmonic Orchestra as private institution
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has established its first national philharmonic orchestra, following an official decision published this week by the country’s cultural authority. Under a decision by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al...
Bahrain, UAE boost disaster management cooperation
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE strengthened regional cooperation and shared expertise in emergency response and logistics. This came as H.E. Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of...
Bahrain reach AVC Men’s Nations Cup final
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain booked their place in the AVC Men’s Nations Cup 2025 final after a five-set win over South Korea on Monday night. The match swung in both directions and the hosts took the first two sets 25–21...
Bahrain’s 3x3 basketball boom
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has made a remarkable climb in the FIBA men’s 3x3 basketball world rankings, jumping 84 places to reach 73rd globally and 17th in Asia. Rapid Rise, Strategic Roots It’s easy to look at the numbers...
Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Qatar at UN Security Council
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain strongly condemned a recent attack by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard that targeted the sovereignty of its Gulf neighbor, Qatar, calling it a "blatant violation" of international law and the United...
Bahrain Welcomes Iran-Israel Ceasefire Agreement Announced by Trump
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a full and comprehensive ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel. In a...

Bahrain real estate sector to remain resilient
BAHRAIN’S real estate sector is poised to maintain stability despite global market volatility, including shifts in tariffs and fluctuating oil revenues, according to a new report by ASK Real Estate. Offering an overview of the global, Gulf, and...
Time Out Market Bahrain
At Time Out Market Bahrain, you’ll discover the city’s best food, drinks, and culture all in one place. It’s the Kingdom’s first-ever foodie market where everything has been handpicked by our (also foodie) editorial team from award-winning chefs...
Bahrain Repatriates Over 1,200 Citizens Amid Regional Unrest
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign...