GCC Security Leaders Meet to Enhance Regional Cooperation
Manama:Lieutenant-General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police, chaired the seventh meeting of public
Ambassador Al Tarifi Attends Iraqi Sovereignty Day Reception in Bahrain
Manama:Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Al Tarifi, Chief of Arab and African Affairs, attended a reception hosted

Bahrain Stock Markets Close Lower
IPA and AGU Sign MoU to Boost Innovation and Skills Development
King Hamad Sends Birthday Greetings to Russian President Putin
GCC Security Leaders Meet to Enhance Regional Cooperation
POLITICAL NEWS

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Chairs Cabinet Meeting to Address National Security and Economic Measures
Gudaibiya: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
BUSINESS

GCC Businesses Participate in Virtual Workshop on Export Readiness
Manama:The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with Export Bahrain, organized a virtual workshop titled “Export Readiness and Entering International Markets,” attracting more than 170 registrations from business owners
Bahrain Stock Indices Close Lower
Sukuk Al-Salam Securities Oversubscribed by 290%
Bahrain Stock Markets Close Lower
Bahrain All Share Index Rises as Bahrain Islamic Index Falls
Kuwait Bourse Sees Increased Liquidity in First Nine Months of 2026
Kuwait City:Kuwait Bourse’s liquidity reached approximately KWD 15.6 billion ($47.8 billion) during the first nine months of 2026.
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Gold Prices Decline 0.4% Amid Stronger Dollar and Rising Treasury Yields
Manama:Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,161.58 an ounce, marking a second consecutive weekly loss with a decline of about 3%
Nikkei Index Declines Amid Investor Caution
Tokyo:Japan’s Nikkei index dropped 0.79% to 68,413.03 points on Friday, pulling back from a six-week high as investors opted to
Brent Crude and US Oil Prices See Modest Increases
Manama:Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Friday. Brent crude rose by 29 cents, or 0.28%, reaching $102.60 per barrel.
SPORTS NEWS
Saudi Arabia Clinches Gulf Cup 27 Title
Jeddah:Saudi Arabia: Hosts Saudi Arabia emerged victorious in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, defeating the
Record-Breaking Crowd at Formula 1 Grand Prix in Malaysia
Sepang:Malaysia: A historic Formula 1 Grand Prix event in Malaysia, following the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, attracted a record-breaking
Bahrain Tops Arab Medal Tally at 20th Asian Games
Aichi-Nagoya:Bahrain: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports,
Max Verstappen Wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Despite Rain Delays
Sepang:Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, held