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NBB Builds Talent Partnerships Bahrain’s Youth Pipeline Strengthens as NBB Rallies Education Powerhouses Behind EVOLVE
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has formalised new partnerships with a wide range of institutions for the 2025 edition of its flagship internship initiative, EVOLVE, reinforcing its role as a key...
Asian Arrested for Stealing Over BD7,000 from Company
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Criminal Investigation Directorate at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Evidence has arrested an Asian national for stealing approximately BD7,600 from a company. The...

Private Sector a Driving Force Behind Expanding Bahrain–US Economic Ties: Al Awadhi
Businessman Mr. Yaqoob Al Awadhi underscored the vital role of the private sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain in advancing and reinforcing economic and investment ties with the United States of America and highlighted the tangible and fruitful...

Bahrain: Coast Guard Urges Fishermen To Stay Clear Of Maritime Work Zones
The Coast Guard has issued a reminder to all sea-goers, particularly professional fishermen, to avoid approaching areas where private marine companies are carrying out operations. This announcement comes after several complaints were filed by...

Bahrain’s 10 Year Golden Visa Costs Only Rs 68,000; Allows To Work As Freelance, Employee Or Founder
Bahrain launched its Golden Residency program in 2022 as part of Vision 2030, offering a more flexible and cost-effective long-term visa compared to similar programs in the Gulf. Unlike most Gulf visas, Bahrain’s program does not require employer...

Bahrain power to eight-wicket victory
CRICKET – Bahrain powered to an eight-wicket victory against hosts Rwanda yesterday in a Tri-Nations Series that also features Malawi. The nationals won the toss and elected to field first at Gahanga International Stadium in the Rwandan capital...
Car Imports in Bahrain Jump 15% in First Half of 2025 Amid Growing Demand
TDT | Manama Email : ashen@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has imported more than 22,200 vehicles in the first six months of 2025, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year, according to official figures. In the first half of 2024,...
UAE expats are choosing gold over their bank savings
Dubai: In a country where skyscrapers rise from the desert and luxury feels like second nature, it’s no surprise that gold—timeless, tangible, and trusted—is becoming the go-to savings tool for many UAE expats. While banks offer safety and...

The overlooked AI aspect of the US-Bahrain nuclear co-operation deal
The artificial intelligence boom was the primary driver of a recently signed nuclear energy agreement between Bahrain and the US, according to a Middle East technology expert. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahrain's Minister of Foreign...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham to PKR – 18 July
KARACHI – Foreign exchange rates show fluctuations in major international currencies. US Dollar, Euro, and UK Pound Sterling continue to dominate the market, while regional currencies like the UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal also remain strong. US...

Bahrain, US and UK sign Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA)
As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United States of America, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the US signed the Comprehensive Security Integration and...

Bahrain: Crackdown On Irregular Employment
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), in coordination with relevant departments and the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), conducted extensive inspection campaigns during the first half of 2025. It was part of ongoing...

Boeing’s SC plant lands a new 787 order from a Bahrain buyer
Boeing Co.’s 787 order book has risen by at least a dozen under a deal with a Mideast carrier. Gulf Air announced an agreement on July 17 for the purchase of 12 of the North Charleston-built long-haul jets to expand its international route...

India to get 'preferential treatment' by Donald Trump in trade talks? Reports say...
Trade discussions between India and the United States are on. Previously, a delegation from New Delhi left for Washington to carry out discussions on tariffs to be imposed on Indian goods entering America. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US...

Gulf’s next big crisis: As economies diversify, water shortages loom
Water scarcity threatens to undermine the Gulf’s economic diversification, as rising consumption and climate stress strain limited resources/Representative Image TL;DR: The World Bank projects 3–4.7% GDP growth in GCC countries during 2025–26, led...
‘Diplomacy Boosts Economy’
Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s expanding diplomatic efforts are driving tangible economic and strategic outcomes, according to MP Dr Maryam Al-Dhaen. She credited recent high-level visits by His Majesty King...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham to PKR – 17 July
KARACHI – Foreign exchange rates show stability in major international currencies, with modest fluctuations across others. US Dollar, Euro, and UK Pound Sterling continue to dominate the market, while regional currencies like the UAE Dirham and...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 17 July 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee witnessed mixed fluctuations against various foreign currencies in open market as the buying and selling prices of Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound witnessed fluctuations. On July 17, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at...

Bahrain and US sign agreement on peaceful nuclear energy cooperation
As part of the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United States of America, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the US signed a cooperation agreement in the field of peaceful...
Bahrain announces $17bln in US deals during Trump talks
WASHINGTON: Bahrain's crown prince announced on Wednesday plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States at a meeting with President Donald Trump focused on trade, Iran and regional security issues. Under the plan, Bahrain was expected...