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World plastic pollution treaty talks end with no deal 減塑無共識 全球塑膠公約談判破局
Taipei Times
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August 18, 2025
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday last week as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge. The talks in Geneva — called after the collapse of the...
ICRF Bahrain organises refreshment drive in Riffa
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain continues its annual summer awareness program – Thirst Quenchers 2025. Aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working...
Bahrain Strengthens Urban Development and Media Initiatives under Royal Vision
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com In line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister,...
Inclusive and sustainable: Celebrating 58 years of Asean
Eco-Business
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August 18, 2025
Ambassadors and official representatives from the embassies in the Philippines of the Asean Member States (AMS), Timor-Leste, and dialogue partners of the Asean celebrated the 58th Asean Day with a tree planting activity on 9 August 2025.The...
Supported by the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” Cohort 9 of the ‘Raise’ Program Launches with 10 Bahraini Startups
bizbahrain
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August 18, 2025
Spring Venture Services has launched Cohort 9 of “Raise: The Art of Fundraising” supported by The Labour Fund (Tamkeen). The program is a two-week intensive bootcamp designed to equip Bahraini startup founders with the skills and knowledge needed...
Export Bahrain and AstroLabs ink MoU to support the expansion of Bahrain-based businesses into Saudi Arabia and the UAE
bizbahrain
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August 18, 2025
Export Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AstroLabs, the leading platform supporting business expansion across the GCC, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at empowering Bahrain-based enterprises of all sizes and...
Bahrain to Host Middle East Oil, Gas, and Geosciences Conference
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the Middle East Oil, Gas, and Geosciences Conference and...
Export Bahrain seals partnership deal with AstroLabs
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Export Bahrain has signed a MoU with AstroLabs, a leading platform supporting business expansion across the Gulf region, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at empowering Bahrain-based enterprises of all sizes and sectors to expand into the...
Bahrain Ranks 3rd in the Arab Region in UN Human Development Report
Media Line
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August 16, 2025
Bahrain has secured the third position among Arab nations and 38th globally in the United Nations Development Programme’s 2025 Human Development Report, boasting a Human Development Index score of 0.899. This ranking highlights the country’s...
From dough to dough: the Bahrainais chefs rise with a soft and spicy success
The European Times
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August 17, 2025
What started as a simple joy of making cookies for family and friends quickly flourished in brown sugar, a brand that embodies both its love for desserts and its trip to independence. “I liked to eat candies,” said Eman Fareed, a retired mother...
Bahrain’s King Praises Positive Outcomes of U.S.-Russia Summit
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Ashen Tharaka His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump, congratulating him on the success of the historic summit held with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In his letter, His Majesty...
Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center construction begins in Qalali
GCC Business News
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August 16, 2025
Maryam Abdullah Ameen, Assistant Undersecretary for Construction, Projects and Maintenance at the Bahrain Ministry of Works, has confirmed the start of construction works on Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center in Qalali, a facility that forms part of the...
Bahrain Advances Restoration of Historic Municipal Building in Manama
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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JL TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The restoration of the historic Municipal Affairs building in Manama has surpassed 60% completion, following an inspection visit by Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities and...
From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success
UN News
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August 16, 2025
What started as a simple joy of making cookies for family and friends soon blossomed into Brown Sugar, a brand that embodies both her love for desserts and her journey towards independence. “I used to love eating sweets,” Eman Fareed, a mother and...
Bahrain Launches National Plan to Empower Women in Economy and Life (2025–2026)
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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The National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025–2026), approved by the Supreme Council for Women under the leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, aims to strengthen women’s role in the economy and...
Bread Wasted, Money Lost: Bahrain’s Hidden Subsidy Crisis
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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CAPTAIN MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Every discarded loaf is not just food—it’s public money slipping through our fingers. Government support for flour in Bahrain is no longer just numbers on a page—it’s a warning signal. Last year alone, flour subsidies...
'We can offer him the final step to win again' – Fred Wright joins Q36.5 to boost Classics squad and chase personal success
Cyclingnews
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August 19, 2025
Great Britain's Fred Wright will race for Q36.5 in 2026, joining forces with compatriot Tom Pidcock to target the Classics and try to land a major victory that has often eluded him. Wright will join Q36.5 on a three-year contract after six years...
PM Modi, Chinese FM Wang Yi Hold Talks in New Delhi Ahead of SCO Summit
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled in...
Construction Begins on New Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center in Galali
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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JL TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Ministry of Works has announced the start of construction for the Bahrain-Kuwait Health Center in the Galali area, part of the Primary Health Care Centers network. The project aims to strengthen...
Ministerial meeting on ending plastic pollution in Geneva
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, participated in the ministerial meeting of the fifth session of the...