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Bahrain: Three Asian men arrested and now on trial for cannabis import and drug trafficking | World News

Their case is now before Bahrain’s High Criminal Court, facing charges for coordinating cannabis import and trafficking within the kingdom/ Representative Image The High Criminal Court in Bahrain has officially opened trial proceedings against three Asian men accused of importing cannabis with the intent to traffic. The case, which began with a suspicious overseas parcel […]

Bahrain says local factories can now import raw materials duty-free to stay competitive | World News

Bahrain’s new policy lets local factories import industrial inputs duty-free if unavailable, substandard, delayed, or over 10% costlier locally/ Representative Image A new customs exemption policy allows Bahraini factories to import key industrial inputs duty-free under specific conditions, marking a strategic shift to boost manufacturing, lower costs, and enhance local competitiveness. New customs rules unveiled […]

New in Bahrain: Residents can now collect parcels anytime from e-lockers, explore locker locations near you | World News

Recipients can authorize someone else to collect parcels from Bahrain Post’s e-lockers using a secure access code, adding flexibility to deliveries. The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has launched the Bahrain Post electronic locker service on September 2, 2025, introducing a new nationwide system for secure, self-service parcel collection at high-traffic commercial locations across the […]

Bahrain to open 2026 Hajj registration tommorrow: Key details, guidelines every pilgrim needs to know | World News

Registration for Bahrain’s 2026 Hajj opens September 3 at 9 AM, allowing applicants to include up to four companions/ Image: File Starting Wednesday, September 3, at 9:00 AM, Bahrain will open online registration for citizens and eligible residents intending to perform Hajj in the 1447 AH (2026) season. The registration period will remain open until […]

Bahrain announces new 2025–26 academic calendar: Key dates every parent should know | World News

Ministry of Education has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education in Bahrain has released the official academic calendar for the 2025–26 school year, detailing term start and end dates, major exam windows, holidays, and key registration periods for public schools and continuing education programmes. The calendar […]

Fines up to BD 3,000: Bahrain introduces faster penalties for minor offenses | World News

New law allows judges to impose fines up to BD 3,000, sometimes bypassing full trials/Image: File His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has enacted Decree-Law No. (32) of 2025, introducing significant amendments to Bahrain’s Criminal Procedure Law. The changes, targeting minor criminal offenses, streamline prosecution and empower Public Prosecution to handle such cases […]

Bahrain stands tall: Ranks 3rd in Arab region in new UN Human Development report | World News

Bahrain is ranked 3rd in the Arab world and 38th globally in 2025 UNHD Report/Image: Shutterstock Bahrain has achieved a notable position in the 2025 Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ranking third among Arab countries and 38th worldwide with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.899. This ranking […]

New milestone: Bahrain achieves 99.96% compliance with summer midday work ban in 2025 | World News

Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour announced a near-total compliance rate of 99.96%/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain enforces a summer midday work ban from 12 noon to 4pm between June 15 and September 15, aimed at protecting outdoor workers from heat-related health risks. This regulation, under Ministerial Resolution No. (3) of 2013 and amended by Resolution No. (11) […]

Bahrain airport traffic tops 4.46 million in H1 2025 as arrivals and departures near balance | World News

Strong first half for Bahrain airport as passenger count crosses 4.4 million/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain Airport handled over 4.46 million passengers in the first six months of 2025, with arrivals and departures almost evenly split. While transit traffic declined after Q1, flight movements (48,747) and airspace overflights (262,839) remained strong. The airport processed 192,073 tonnes […]

Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value? | World News

Applicants now weigh Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi residency schemes for affordability, flexibility, and family benefits/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with nomination, with complex renewal criteria. Saudi […]