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Tributes pour in for boy who dies after tragic fall
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (77+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Tributes have been pouring in for a six-year-old student from Indian School Bahrain who tragically died after falling from a second-floor window at his residence. Derrick Jissmon, a Year Two pupil, was rushed to…...
41 people arrested over links to Iran's IRGC, says Interior Ministry
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (106+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 The ministry said security services uncovered an organisation allegedly linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the ideology of Wilayat Al Faqih, following extensive investigations and intelligence operations. Authorities said the arrests were based on…...
UAE Business: Abu Dhabi to boost locally-made building materials use in housing projects
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (320+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed an agreement at "Make it in the Emirates 2026, the nations flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured…...
Football: Lens edge past Nates to keep title hopes alive
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (338+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 FOOTBALL " TEENAGE substitute Mezian Mesloub scored with his first touch to earn Lens a 1-0 home win over Nantes last night, a result which keeps their slim Ligue 1 title hopes alive and relegated Nantes to…...
International Business: Saudi POS spending jumps 38pc
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (366+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Saudi Arabia's total point-of-sale transactions reached 16. 6 billion riyals ($4. 4bn) in the week ending May 2, marking a 37. 7 per cent jump in transaction value, reports the Arab News. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central…...
Letters: Why laughing at yourself matters!
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (306+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Every year, on the first Sunday of May, the world unites in a chorus of joy to celebrate World Laughter Day. Established in 1998 by Dr Madan Kataria " the visionary founder of the global Laughter…...
Wildlife champion David Attenborough turns 100
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (798+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 David Attenborough said he had been "completely overwhelmed" by birthday greetings as he turned 100 yesterday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. After more than…...
Other Sports: Kooheji set for debut PFL Mena campaign
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (454+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 MMA " BAHRAIN'S mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Hamza Kooheji is preparing for his debut appearance in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Mena. Kooheji will be competing in the featherweight tournament of PFL Mena 9, which…...
Bahrain News: Unified residential municipal charges to ease costs backed
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (554+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Councillors are calling for the standardisation of municipal fees on homes across Bahrain, arguing it would ease household costs, improve payment compliance and simplify administration. The proposal by councillor Hamad Al Zoubi was unanimously…...
Bill targets investors of idle industrial land
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (329+ words) Sat, 09 May 2026 Fri, 08 May 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 Investors who leave industrial land idle could soon face tougher penalties, including fines of up to BD50, 000, suspension of business activities for six months, and lease cancellation without court approval. The Shura Council is set…...