Bahrain achieves 82% progress in roads projects

Bahrain has achieved 82% progress in its 2023-2026 roads projects plan with 23 projects currently underway. Notable results have been achieved in the roads sector at the Ministry of Works, with the completion of 102 out of 125 projects, the...

Bahrain Economic Quarterly Report for Q2 2025

The Ministry of Finance and National Economy released the Bahrain Economic Quarterly Report for Q2 2025 on its website www.mofne.gov.bh. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s GDP grew by 2.5% in Q2 2025, driven by a 3.5% increase in non-oil activities,...

Former Premier League star ass@ulted at airport while travelling for international duty

Former West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd was reportedly assaulted at an airport in Marseille while waiting to board a flight for international duty with Morocco. The 29-year-old centre-back, who now plays for Olympique de Marseille, was set to travel...

Gulf countries to launch schengen-type tourist visa soon

The Gulf region, is set to launch a schengen-type tour visa called Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Grand Tour visa which will allow travellers explore six Gulf member states. It is set to commence its pilot phase by the last quarter in 2025. The plan,...

GCC unified tourist visa set for pilot launch by late 2025

The unified GCC tourist visa—frequently likened to Europe’s Schengen system—is moving closer to reality, with a pilot rollout expected by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and...

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Update: Schengen-Style Travel Plan For 2025 Revealed

The long-anticipated unified GCC tourist visa—often compared to Europe’s Schengen system—is moving closer to launch, with a pilot phase expected by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and...

[Yemen's Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday, HRW Says

Sana'a - Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people in the last week of September 2025, as they have in past years, for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “September 26 Revolution,” Human Rights...

Bahrain Completes 6 National Digital Economy Strategy Initiatives to Accelerate AI-driven Transformation

Bahrain has completed six key initiatives under the National Digital Economy Strategy (NDES), a framework that supports the kingdom’s ambition to become a leading digital economy in the region. The announcement underscores King Hamad bin Isa Al...

Royal Bahrain Concours Makes Its Debut

Car collectors and enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Kingdom gears up to host the Arabian Peninsula’s first world-class Concours, with a curated lineup of the globe’s finest vehicles and a packed two-day programme.` The island will welcome a...

Former Premier League star, 29, ‘attacked at airport while travelling for international duty’

EX-WEST HAM defender Nayef Aguerd was reportedly assaulted before jetting off on international duty. The Morocco star was waiting to board a flight from a Marseille airport ahead of matches against Bahrain and Congo. Sign up for the Celtic...

Yemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday

(Beirut) – Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people in the last week of September 2025, as they have in past years, for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “September 26 Revolution,” Human Rights...

Bahrain national team departs for Morocc

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Bahrain senior men’s national football team departed early this morning for Morocco to play two international friendlies during the October FIFA window, as preparations continue for the upcoming...

GCC Unified Visa Set For Pilot Launch This Year, Allowing Travel Across 6 Gulf countries

13On October 6, 2025, Dubai, a major center for tourism and business, will give a new boost to regional travel. The long-awaited GCC Unified Visa is near its launch. The purpose of this new visa is to travel simply and easily in Gulf countries....

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain to be accessible with One Visa

DUBAI – Visiting Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, without worrying about multiple visas will soon be possible as GCC Grand Tourist Visa, inspired by Europe’s Schengen system, is set to launch its pilot...

GCC to launch unified tourist visa this year

Muscat – The long-awaited unified GCC tourist visa is moving closer to reality, with a pilot phase set to be launched by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of...

One Visa Six Countries: GCC Grand Tourist Visa to Launch Soon

The long-awaited GCC unified tourist visa, modeled after Europe’s Schengen system, is expected to enter its pilot phase by the fourth quarter of 2025, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced. In an interview with...

Tourism to ride high on Asian Youth Games

ASIAN YOUTH GAMES – HOSTING the third Asian Youth Games reinforces Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for major international sporting events. This was affirmed by Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) CEO and Exhibition World...

How To Get a Good Conduct Certificate in Bahrain?

Whether you’re applying for a new job, planning to study abroad, or heading into a visa interview, you’ll likely need a Good Conduct Certificate. Also known as a Police Clearance Certificate, this official document confirms that you have no...

GCC to pilot launch Schengen-style unified tourist visa in late 2025

GCC Grand Tourist Visa set for 2025 pilot launch, unlocking Schengen-style travel across six Gulf nations. DUBAI, Oct 5: The long-anticipated GCC unified tourist visa also called 'GCC Grand Tourist Visa', modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa, is...

Point on travels after handicap success

Karl Burke is keen to go on an adventure to Hong Kong with Boiling Point and Royal Champion before the year is out. The Leyburn handler is weighing up sending the Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum-owned pair on their travels for the Longines Hong...