RIYADH — A total of 228 coaches and players of Saudi clubs arrived in Jeddah on Friday from the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo aboard a fourth special flight arranged for that purpose. The entourage will be part of domestic football competitions in the (...)
The COVID-19 lockdown in the Middle East has sparked an Arabic gaming boom with Twitch streams in the language more than doubling during March and April.
The video site — which allows users to broadcast their gameplay live to fans around the world — (...)
MANAMA — Bahrain on Friday announced 423 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the kingdom to 27,837, according to the country's Ministry of Health.
Of the new cases, 252 were of (...)
As part of its efforts to ensure the health and safety of patients and medical staff amid the outbreak of coronavirus, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital has procured the latest protective equipment, including portable isolation chambers designed to (...)
Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,274.36 points marking an increase of 2.18 points above the previous closing, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
This increase was due to the rise in the Commercial Banks Sector.
Bahrain lslamic Index has (...)
The Kingdom of Bahrain stressed the need for the Security Council to take firm steps to deter Iran and extend the arms embargo that expires next October.
This came in the letter sent by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the (...)
MANAMA — Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa on Tuesday issued a decree, amending a 1999 law allowing nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council to own constructed properties and land plots in the kingdom, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
The (...)
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain lauded the decision taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to limit the number of those who wish to perform this year's Hajj season 2020 in order to ensure the safety of people and (...)
A new COVID-fighting robot that emits ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect public spaces and offices has been revealed in Bahrain.
The autonomous machine beams out short-wavelength UV which kills coronavirus particles by disrupting their DNA in a (...)
MANAMA — Bahrain and the United States pledged to counter Iranian aggression in the region as the US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook held talks with the Bahraini leadership late Monday.
Hook, who was in Saudi Arabia on Monday, flew to (...)
DAMMAM — The King Fahd Causeway is expected to be reopened by the end of July in line with strict protocols to limit the spread of coronavirus, according to media reports. "A regular meeting of the Bahrain Coordination Committee disclosed the (...)
Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani received here today a telephone call from European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore.
During the phone conversation, they discussed the relations between Bahrain (...)
INSEAD, the Business School for the World, and MAGNiTT, MENA's most comprehensive startup data platform, released their Startup and Investor Sentiment report, measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the ecosystem.
The report provides a deep-dive into (...)
Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,277.71 points marking an increase of 0.51 points above the previous closing, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
This increase was due to the rise in the Commercial Banks Sector and Services Sector.
Bahrain (...)
Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,277.20 points marking a decrease of 2.18 points below the previous closing, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
This decrease was due to the fall in the Commercial Banks Sector and Investment Sector.
Bahrain (...)
The main Saudi Stock Exchange Index closed higher here Sunday, gaining 60.28 points, to end the trading at 7292,62 points, and the value was over SR4.1 billion.
The number of stocks traded was more than 217 million, shared among as many as 221,000 (...)
From June 28, 2020, UK Visas and Immigration is beginning a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centers in Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh), and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and (...)
The Bahrain Medical Society (BMS) called for exempting doctors and medical and health cadres, who were unable to renew their licenses since February 2020, from any financial penalties or fines until this pandemic crisis is over.
The Chairman of BMS (...)
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) will organize a media campaign to highlight the achievements of Bahrain in the field of relief and international humanitarian work over the past 50 years. This effort is part of the Society's celebration of (...)
The total number of COVID-19 infections in Oman neared 37,000 on Saturday with the detection of 919 cases during the last 24 hours. The ministry of health also reported the death of six more patients bringing the total case count to 36,953, and the (...)
MANAMA — Bahrain on Friday recorded 511 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the kingdom to 24,081, according to the country's health ministry.
The ministry also said that 524 (...)
DHL Express recently added two new Boeing 767-300Fs to its MENA air fleet, marking a further step in the company's efforts to enhance its regional aviation network and improve its air capability to better support the region's logistical demands. The (...)
MANAMA — Schools in Bahrain will announce exam results online and send certificates to students on their email accounts as part of the country's efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Announcing the move on Tuesday, Bahrain's Education (...)
Evolving digital transformation strategies and shifting industry dynamics across Saudi Arabia are driving organizations to innovate and explore new technologies and delivery models. In turn, this is creating a complex ecosystem beset by new (...)
The Bahrain health ministry on Wednesday reported 655 new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, along with 588 recoveries.
Of the new cases, 379 were among expatriate workers, 264 new cases were contacts of active cases, and 12 were travel (...)
