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UAE advances to Khaleeji 27 final in Jeddah
The United Arab Emirates defeated Oman 1-0 in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Othman Camara scored in the 22nd minute from Mamadou Coulibaly's cross. Nicolas Gimenez missed a penalty. UAE will face Saudi Arabia in Tuesday's final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
BNA SPORTS · · AE
Found debris field off Nantucket, Massachusetts
Searchers discovered a debris field off Nantucket, Massachusetts, from an air ambulance carrying six people that vanished Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. Four Canadians and two Bermudian nationals were aboard. The Gulfstream G100 lost contact early Saturday; the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency.
BNA WORLD · · US
Conducts inspections along Sa'ada Waterfront and Bahrain Bay
Bahrain's Coast Guard conducted a joint maritime inspection campaign with five agencies along Sa'ada Waterfront and Bahrain Bay. Inspectors verified safety equipment, AIS devices, boat and captain licences, and commercial licences for passenger transport companies. The campaign also checked expatriate worker status and identified unlicensed workers.
BNA SOCIETY · · BH
CBB picks 15 Bahraini graduates for GP15 programme
The Central Bank of Bahrain selected 15 distinguished Bahraini graduates for the second cohort of its GP15 Graduate Development Programme. The cohort attracted more applications than the first, reflecting growing programme interest. Governor Khalid Ibrahim Humaidan welcomed the graduates and emphasised CBB's commitment to developing national talent and future financial sector leaders.
BNA LOCAL · · BH
Remittances jump 13.6% across Gulf, USD 161 billion
GCC countries sent approximately USD 161 billion in outward workers' remittances in 2025, a 13.6% increase from 2024. This represents the world's highest value, surpassing major economies like the United States at USD 107 billion. The rise reflects continued expatriate attraction and economic expansion across infrastructure, services, and non-oil sectors.
BNA BUSINESS · · BH
showcases Bahraini personnel at Formula 1 Malaysia event
Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation, praised Bahraini marshals for their professionalism at the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit. He highlighted their exceptional performance as reflecting Bahrain's leading position in motorsport and international capability.
BNA SPORTS · · BH
visits Palestinian governorates via Royal Humanitarian Foundation
A Royal Humanitarian Foundation delegation from Bahrain met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a humanitarian tour across Palestinian governorates. Abbas welcomed the delegation, commending Bahrain's support for Palestinian rights and the Foundation's development efforts. The delegation extended greetings from Bahrain's leadership and affirmed continued support for Palestinian development projects.
BNA LOCAL · · PS
presents monumental work at Contemporary Istanbul
Bahraini artist Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa unveiled "Inhabited Crate," a steel grid structure, at the 21st Contemporary Istanbul art fair. Positioned at Tersane Istanbul's historic waterfront overlooking the Golden Horn, the installation invites visitors to experience shifting light and shadows while engaging with movement and space.
BNA CULTURE · · BH
Scientists discover hundreds of hair cells across squid bodies
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found squids have hundreds of hair cells covering their entire bodies, remarkably similar to those in the human ear. Using light sheet microscopy, they mapped these sensory cells, which may provide crucial insights into hearing loss and deafness in humans.
Tech Explorist · · US
Drops day passes after Disney lawsuit dispute
Sling TV has discontinued its Sling Pass feature, which offered day, weekend, and week-long passes to watch channels like ESPN and CNN without full subscriptions. Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery sued over the service, though a federal judge ruled against Disney's request for a preliminary injunction.
The Verge · · US
Quits OpenAI after flagging safety concerns in The Atlantic
David Robinson, who wrote safety reports at OpenAI, has resigned and published an editorial in The Atlantic criticizing the company's culture as fundamentally broken. He argues AI companies need nuclear-level safeguards and humility, not just new regulations. Robinson joins other researchers departing prominent AI firms.
The Verge ·
Starts October 6th at 3AM ET, Amazon Prime Day
Amazon is offering early Prime Big Deal Day discounts on hardware and popular products ahead of October Prime Day, which runs October 6th at 3AM ET through October 8th at 3AM ET on the East Coast. Deals include Bose speakers, monitors, chargers, and smart home devices.
The Verge ·