Bahrain: News

02 Oct 2024

Dubai

More flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines 

Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

20 Jul 2024

Qatar

Sea fish boil, birds drop dead in this scorching city 

Once celebrated as the "Marseilles of the Gulf" for its thriving fishing industry and picturesque coastal spots, Kuwait City now holds a less desirable title—the world's hottest city.

27 Apr 2024

Indian Government

India to export 99,500 tons of onions to 6 countries

The Indian government has approved the export of 99,500 tons of onions to six neighboring countries.

23 Mar 2024

McLaren

Bahrain's national wealth fund assumes full control of McLaren Group

The Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the country's national wealth fund, has officially acquired full control of the iconic Britain-based McLaren Group.

19 May 2023

Shopping

5 souvenirs from Bahrain that you should take home

No vacation is complete without getting home some knick-knacks that can remind you of your #traveldiaries!

11 May 2021

Nepal

Bahrain prince-led team conquers new altitude of Mount Everest

A 16-member Bahrain Royal Guard team led by Prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al Khalifa on Tuesday became the first international team to conquer the new altitude of Mount Everest.

14 Oct 2019

E-commerce

Online retailer Bewakoof.com receives $11.28 million funding

Mumbai-based Bewakoof.com, the e-commerce platform which sells creative and distinctive fashion apparel at affordable prices, has raised $11.28 million funding in venture round.

07 Feb 2019

Android Auto

Lamborghini Huracan Evo launches at Rs. 3.73 crore: Details here

Lamborghini has launched an upgraded avatar of Huracan, the Huracan Evo, with more power and some pretty spectacular design changes.

24 Nov 2018

Elections

Bahrain votes for new parliament but Shiite-dominated opposition absent

Polls opened in Bahrain today to elect a new parliament, but absent from the ballot is the Shiite-dominated opposition, whose most prominent figures are serving lengthy prison sentences.

07 Nov 2018

Bollywood

Bahrain royal, a Bollywood-fan, faces lawsuit over meetings with celebrities

A member of the royal family of Bahrain is facing a lawsuit in a UK court for allegedly refusing to pay money to Egyptian businessman who fixed his meetings with Bollywood stars.

24 Jun 2018

India

Bahrain: UNESCO Committee meets to examine new nominations to World-heritage-list

Inuit hunting grounds, WWI cemeteries, Art Deco heritage in Mumbai are among 30 hopefuls in the running to join UNESCO's famous list as the World Heritage Committee meets today in Bahrain.

23 Mar 2018

India

India to have military attaché in US Navy's Bahrain command

In what is being described as a "path-breaking" development by military officials, India is set to have a military attaché in the US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) in Bahrain.

29 May 2017

London

Bahrain sheikh sued for $42.5m by a businessman

A distant-relative of the King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad is being sued by an Egyptian businessman Abdallah, who is claiming $42.5 million from him.

30 Dec 2016

World

28-year-old Shiite journalist's killing stuns Bahrain

A 28-year-old Shiite journalist, Eman Salehi, was shot dead as her six-year-old son watched from inside her car in Bahrain's Riffa on 23 Dec'16.