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concludes training for 230 Bahraini youth in aviation
Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company concluded workforce development initiatives for over 230 participants. The Summer Internship Programme engaged 135 university students for two months, while the FLY Summer Internship Programme brought 39 school students for two weeks. Additional programmes including Social Work and I CAMP supported youth skill-building in aviation.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH
Deepens security ties between Bahrain, Kuwait
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Interior Minister, met Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister. Both countries pledged continued security cooperation and coordination through the Gulf Cooperation Council framework to address regional challenges and promote stability.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
strengthens regional cooperation with Kuwait investment firms
Bahrain Bourse leadership visited Kuwait to meet asset managers and brokerage firms, implementing the Capital Market Development Plan 2026–2028 called "Elevate." The delegation explored collaboration opportunities and mechanisms to increase Kuwaiti institutional investor participation in Bahrain's listed securities, aiming to boost trading activity and liquidity.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH
Draw opens Gulf Cup 27 in Jeddah
Iraq and Oman drew 1-1 in the opening match of the 27th Gulf Cup at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Qasim gave Iraq an early lead in the sixth minute, but Nasser Al Rawahi equalized for Oman in the 67th minute.
BNA SPORTS · · SA
Joins speaker lineup October 7-8 in Manama
Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and AI expert, will headline Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain on October 7-8. He'll discuss artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making in a fireside chat titled "When Intelligence Is Everywhere: What Should Humans Still Decide?"
BNA BUSINESS · · BH
Approves three director posts at Bahrain institutions
Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma approved appointments of three directors: Ali Khalifa Al Bin Ali at University of Bahrain's Competitiveness Directorate, Wael Mohammed Abu Muslim at the Information Technology and Digital Education Directorate, and Ahmed Mohammed Radhi Abbas at Bahrain Polytechnic's Facilities and Properties Directorate.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Study traces flying mammals to Late Paleocene Europe
A comprehensive genomic study of 103 bat genomes by the Bat1K consortium of 137 researchers across 64 countries reveals bats originated in Europe during the Late Paleocene period, about 65-60 million years ago. From there, descendants spread to Africa, Americas, Asia, and Australia, accounting for one-fifth of all living mammals today.
Tech Explorist ·
Study shows eating with others cuts glucose spikes
Hebrew University researchers found that people eating standardized carbohydrate meals with others experienced lower blood glucose levels and quicker recovery than when eating alone. The study, published in Science Advances, demonstrates Social Physiology: the body regulates itself more efficiently in the presence of social partners.
Tech Explorist · · IL
Completes IMO audit, strengthens port security
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, said Bahrain continues developing its maritime sector through Law 10 of 2022 and international agreements. The Kingdom completed an International Maritime Organisation audit, demonstrating implementation of maritime conventions. Bahrain inspects foreign ships and strengthens its flag state inspection system.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Opens October 2-4 at Sepang International Circuit
Formula Trophy Malaysia, Southeast Asia's premier junior single-seater championship, will support the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit. The season-opener runs October 2-4, featuring two practice sessions Friday, qualifying Saturday, and races Saturday and Sunday. Two additional FTM rounds follow in November and December.
BNA SPORTS · · MY
participates in Amman meeting on water sustainability
Bahrain's electricity and water delegation attended the Arab Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference in Amman, Jordan. Discussions focused on sustainable water supplies, service efficiency, climate adaptation, and regional partnerships. Bahrain affirmed commitment to best practices and sustainable solutions for water management.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
chairs GCC meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, heading Bahrain's delegation and representing the Kingdom as Asian Parliamentary Assembly president, chaired a GCC legislative coordination meeting in Dushanbe. Participants discussed strengthening GCC consultation during APA forums and reviewed agenda items including cultural diversity, health equity, and anti-corruption efforts.
BNA LOCAL · · BH