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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa  ·  2026-09-12 17:20

BAHRAIN NEWS CENTER : ENGLISH NEWS 12-09-2026

Bahin strongly condemned the targeting of the East West oil pipeline in Riyad and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia by drones launched from Iraqi territory which resulted in injuries and property damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a blatant violation of international law, the UN charter, and the principles of good neighborliness, as well as an attack on vital civilian infrastructure affecting the security of energy supplies. The minister will reiterated Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that its security and stability are an integral part of Bahrain security and stability. It also underlined Saudi Arabia's right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, citizens, and residents in accordance with international law and wish those injured SPD recovery. The ministry stressed the need to prevent the territory of any state from being used as a launching point for attacks against neighboring countries and expressed support for the efforts of Iraq to prevent the recurrence of such attacks. It also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in confronting such attacks that seek to undermine energy security and destabilize regional security and stability. In the face of ongoing attacks targeting countries in the region and threatening their security and stability, Bahrain remains steadfast in a stance of standing alongside friendly nations and defending their sovereignty and territorial integrity in various international forms. More in this report. In a region facing growing challenges and widening threats, Bahin continues to turn its support for partner and friendly states into effective diplomatic action based on the firm position that the security and sovereignty of countries in the region form a single system for regional security and stability. from New York. And at the request of Bahrain in the UK, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the military escalation in Yemen and the Houthi attacks that targeted Saudi Arabia as well as the growing threats to navigation security at the Red Sea and the Babel Mandep Strait. Through solidarity and diplomatic action, the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to follow an approach that combines support for partner and friendly states in protecting their security and sovereignty while pushing for political solutions that preserve the region's stability. The Minister of Youth Affairs Raw attended the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Lama Association and Bobco Energies to support the sixth edition of the National Lama project. The minister said that the project has established itself as a national platform for developing young Bahin talent supported by the representative of his majesty the king for humanitarian work and youth affairs his high al Khalifa the chairperson of the association Abdu Abdullah al- Khalifa said that the partnership now in its fourth consecutive year reflects cooperation between sectors in empowering Bahini youth and developing their capabilities. The group CEO of Balco Energies, Mark Thomas said, "Balco Energy's continuing partnership with the association reflects the group's commitment to investing in promising Bahini talent and developing leadership and innovation skills. UNESCO in the French capital of Paris honored two projects from Finland and Brazil that won the UNCO Kingham Asa al- Khalifa prize for the use of information and communication technologies. This recognition comes as part at a time when the AI is rapidly gaining a foothold in the educational process. More in this report. At a time when education is undergoing rapid transformation driven by AI, the UN is cooking alifa prize for the use of information and communication technologies in education stands out as one of the international initiatives supporting the use of technology to advance the educational process. UNESCO celebrated the award winners from Finland and Brazil at its headquarters in Paris with this year's edition focusing on reimagining creativity and critical thinking through the use of AI. The prize holds significance beyond mere recognition as it creates a space for the exchange of experiences and expertise among countries and gives innovative educational initiatives the opportunity to reach a wider international audience thereby supporting the development of new models of learning and the effective use of technology. Baharini institutions participating in Bahrain's pavilion at le 2026 with support from their labor fund achieved significant results that bolster their opportunities for growth and expansion in regional and international markets. More on this report. Tamken is supporting the participation of 14 leading Bahin technology companies at the fifth edition of theme 2026 held in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the Bahin pavilion organized by the Bahin technology company society. The participation aims to strengthen the regional and international presence of Bahini companies and connect them with investors, global technology companies, government entities and decision makers, creating new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. The initiative aligns with Tim's 2026 strategic priorities which focus on sectors with the greatest impact on the economy and Bahinis while adopting innovative approaches to stimulate private sector growth and financing. The Bahrain pavilion showcases the technological capabilities and innovative solutions of Bahin companies, reinforcing Bahin's position as a regional hub for technology and innovation. Aluminum Bahin BC, the world's largest aluminum smelter on one site achieved an unprecedented milestone of 50 million safe working hours without a last time injury on the 7th of September 2026, setting a new benchmark in the company's history. The milestone reflects the collective efforts of Alba's management, employees, and contractors to strengthen safety and operational excellence across the company. The CEO of Alba Al Bakali said that reaching 50 million save working hours without a lost injury time injury was a remarkable achievement and a proud moment in the company's history, reflecting its unwavering commitment to embedding safety in every activity, decision, and behavior. The achievement builds on Alba's long-standing investment in safety leadership, workforce engagement, capability building, and robust safety management systems. Bahraini companies listed on the Bahrain Bors delivered a stable performance in the second quarter of this year alongside noticeable revenue growth and continued contributions from key sectors to economic activity. According to a recent report by Camco Invest on listed firms engulf stock markets, net profits reach about $572 million while revenues rose up to 8.9% to around $4.7 billion in the second quarter. Performance varied across sectors with basic materials and communication standing out while the banking sector remained the largest contributor to quarterly profits. The results come amid a broader gulf trend of higher listed company profits driven mainly by the energy sector and improved performance on several non-oil sectors reflecting the diversity of economic activity and differing growth dynamics across industries. As part of the government's efforts to develop services, 150 services were developed across 22 government agencies between January 15 and September 10th of this year as part of plans to continue improving the quality of government services and enhancing institutional performance. Heat [music] up here. Heat. Heat. >> [music] >> the Royal andur. endurance team concluded its participation in the 2026 World Endurance Championship for young horses of 120 km in Portugal with rider Fahad Hilal Khatar finishing fourth overall in a field featuring top endurance riders from around the world in a tightly contested event. The team's writers delivered strong performances across the stages as Alar took fourth, Khalifak took 10th, Jabar Jaffar took 11th, Sbarak took 13th and Sheikh Muhammad bin Ambarak al- Khalifa took 18th. The final standings saw UAE rider Salam Muhammad Kitbi win the title with compatriate Mansour Sahara second and Spain's Blanco Rodrigo third. The director general of the Royal Stables and the Royal Endurance team, Dr. Ahmed Hassan said the team's participation yielded significant gains, noting that the fourth place finish and several riders in the top ranks reflected the strong efforts shown throughout the race stages. He also congratulated the UAE on securing first and second place of the championship.