Iran crushes Bahrain to reach beach soccer Asian Cup semifinals

The match took place in Thailand on Thursday. Iran, under the guidance of head coach Ali Naderi, delivered yet another dominant performance in the tournament. Goals came from Mohammad Masoumi Zadeh (2), Ali Mirshekari (3), Mohammadali Mokhtari, Ali Nazem ( …

Young Scots sailor jailed in Bahrain is freed after mum's emotional letter to King

A young Royal Navy sailor locked up in the Middle East has received a royal pardon from the King of Bahrain. Owen Haggerty, 22, from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, will be released from prison after he was banged up for trying to stop a street brawl last month. …

Bahrain: Big infrastructure projects on track

Bahrain is set to embark on a series of multi-dinar infrastructure, education, health and municipal projects this year and the next. Shura Council financial and economic affairs committee chairman Khalid Al Maskati gave details of the plans during a review …

Shura Council Approves Bahrain’s 2025–2026 State Budget

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The Shura Council unanimously approved Bahrain’s 2025–2026 state budget during a special session on Thursday. The budget outlines BD8.9 billion in spending against BD6.4 billion in expected revenues, resulting …

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Bahrain, and others grant pardons

Bahrain Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with a Variety of Cultural and Entertainment Activities

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain is set to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with an array of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities. The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in collaboration with the private sector, has …

Bahrain’s World Cup Hopes Hang in Balance After Indonesia Loss

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s bid for their first-eve World Cup appearance took a hit on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to Indonesia in the third round of Asian qualifiers for 2026. The loss at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, their …

Celebrate Eid Al Fitr at Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com As the crescent moon graces the night sky, heralding the arrival of Eid, Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain unveils a season of joy, reflection, and cherished togetherness. This sacred occasion, steeped in tradition and …

Bangladesh drawn with Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan

Bangladesh were drawn with Myanmar, Bahrain, and Turkmenistan in Group C of the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers after the draw was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.    The 34 sides were drawn into six groups of four teams and two …

Bahrain-Serbia ties

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh received Her Excellency Tatjana Gareevic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Jihad Abdullah Al Fadhel, Second Deputy Chairman of the …