Bahrain News

3 days ago

New-look Bahrain target Asia Cup return

Subotić era begins as nationals prepare for continental challenges Bahrain’s senior men’s national basketball team have stepped up preparations for a crucial period ahead, with the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers and the 20th Asian Games set to provide early tests under a new coaching regime. The nationals are continuing their training programme ahead of the opening round of the Asia Cup pre-qualifiers, which will be held in Dubai from August 26 to 31. The tournament will mark the start of a new chapter for the national team under Greek-Slovenian head coach Slobodan Subotić, who was appointed last month to succeed fellow Greek tactician Georgios Vovoras. Subotić brings extensive international experience to the role, having previously managed European giants including Panathinaikos, Olympiacos and AEK Athens. He has also led the national teams of Slovenia and Lebanon, adding valuable club and international experience to Bahrain’s coaching setup. The Bahrainis have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Nepal, with the top three teams advancing to the second round of the pre-qualifiers. They begin their campaign against Oman on August 27 before facing the UAE the following day. After a rest day on August 29, Bahrain return […]

4 days ago

Avli by tashas Returns with Its Next Shared Table Dinner in Bahrain

Avli by tashas invites guests to slow down, gather, and connect at its next Shared Table Dinner, taking place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Avli Bahrain. Held once a month, the communal dining experience brings guests together around one long table for a three-course Mediterranean menu served family-style. Whether arriving alone, with friends, or as a couple, diners are encouraged to put their phones away, share conversation, and enjoy a meal at a slower pace. The evening begins with sharing plates including Greek Salad, Seabream Crudo, and Halloumi Fritters, before moving on to mains such as Seafood Pasta with octopus and prawns, Lamb Youvetsi, and Briam. Dessert features Kokkaki and Peach Pavlova to round off the experience. As part of the evening, Chef Vlassia will prepare a special dish inspired by one of her own family recipes, sharing both the story behind it and the recipe itself. Guests will receive a copy of the recipe to take home at the end of the night. Designed to bring people together through food, conversation, and shared experiences, the Shared Table Dinner offers a relaxed setting where guests can connect over generous Mediterranean dishes served the way they were meant to be […]

4 days ago

Court Awards Former Manager Nearly BD49,000

First High Labour Court awarded a former Sales and Marketing Manager nearly BD49,000 after ruling that his dismissal was unlawful. The court ordered the employer to pay outstanding salaries, compensation for unfair dismissal, end-of-service benefits, unpaid sales commissions, legal interest, court costs, expert fees and lawyers’ fees. The employee had worked for the company since 2005 before being dismissed in August 2025 without notice. He claimed he was also denied outstanding salaries and employment benefits. The employer argued the dismissal was justified due to serious misconduct. However, the court found no evidence of financial losses or legal grounds to support immediate termination. The court also ordered the employer to pay legal interest on delayed wages until full settlement.

4 days ago

Court Orders Security Firm to Refund Homeowner

The Lower Civil Court has ordered a security systems company to refund BD941.9 to a homeowner after failing to complete the installation of a home surveillance and intercom system. The court also awarded the plaintiff BD7 in translation expenses, BD200 in expert fees, legal costs and BD10 in lawyers’ fees. According to court records, the homeowner signed a contract in November 2024 for the supply and installation of surveillance cameras, an intercom system and other security equipment worth BD1,130.9. Despite full payment, the company did not complete the work. A court-appointed expert found that only part of the installation had been carried out, with several key components missing or non-functional. The completed work was valued at just BD189. Based on the findings, the court rescinded the contract and ordered the company to refund the remaining amount.

4 days ago

Electrical Supplier Wins BD278,963 Court Claim

High Commercial Court ordered a trading company to pay BD278,963 to an electrical materials supplier after ruling that the amount remained outstanding for supplied equipment and lighting products. The court also ordered the company to pay 3% annual legal interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full settlement, along with court expenses and lawyers’ fees. The claim against the company’s shareholders was dismissed. According to court records, the supplier had provided electrical goods worth around BD362,000, but the company failed to complete payment. The supplier sought compensation from both the company and its shareholders. During the case, both parties accepted the findings of an accounting expert, who determined that after deducting previous payments and settlements, the remaining unpaid amount was BD278,963. The court considered the accepted expert report as confirmation of the outstanding debt, noting that neither party presented valid objections challenging the findings. The court ruled that the shareholders could not be held personally responsible, as the company operates as a limited liability company (LLC) with a separate legal and financial identity. It found no evidence of misconduct, legal violations, or personal involvement by the shareholders in the disputed payments. The court therefore ordered the company to […]

4 days ago

15 players selected for Arab U17 volleyball challenge

Bahrain have announced their squad for the second edition of the Arab U17 Men’s Volleyball Championship, with head coach Yusuf Khalifa selecting a 15-player roster for the regional tournament hosted by the kingdom. The Bahrain Volleyball Association (BVA) unveiled the squad yesterday as the national team continues preparations for the competition, which will be held at the Isa bin Rashid Volleyball Arena at Isa Sports City in Riffa from August 9 to 17. Khalifa will be assisted by coach Mohammed Salman as Bahrain aim to challenge for honours on home soil against five other participating nations: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Algeria and Egypt. The selected squad features Sayed Hasan Alabbar, Ebrahim Alhammar, Hadi Mahmood, Abdulla Aljaboori, Karrar Ahmed, Ahmed AlKhabbaz, Abbas Fadhel, Ammar Yousif, Nasrallah Tah, Mustafa Fadhel, Mohammed Haram, Hussain Albalooshi, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Hadi Hussain and Ali Hassan. Bahrain enter the tournament after gaining valuable international experience at the AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 in Haikou, China, last month, where they finished 12th among 16 participating teams. The nationals will be looking to improve on their performance from the inaugural Arab youth championship in 2024, where they claimed the silver medal in Amman, Jordan. Saudi Arabia won the […]

4 days ago

Alsameea shines with BRAVE CF 107 victory

Bahraini fighter Mohamed Alsameea delivered a statement performance at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, securing a unanimous decision victory over Switzerland’s Miran Ramani in a 59-kilogram catchweight bout. The event took place on Saturday, August 1, at Burgas Arena, as BRAVE Combat Federation continued its international expansion with another major card held in partnership with the Bulgarian Fight Agency. Alsameea was originally scheduled to face Bulgaria’s Aleksandar Hristov, but a late injury forced a change of opponent, with Ramani stepping in on short notice. The adjustment did not disrupt the Bahraini’s approach, as Alsameea controlled the fight from the opening bell through his wrestling and grappling. He repeatedly worked his way into dominant positions and kept Ramani under constant pressure on the mat throughout the three rounds. His control and effectiveness were recognised by the judges, who all scored the contest in his favour with scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26. The victory marked another important step for Alsameea on BRAVE CF’s global platform, with the promotion continuing to showcase fighters from around the world across major international events. Bahrain was also scheduled to have Muhammad Idrisov compete on the card against Colombia’s Alinson Ochoa, but the bout was cancelled […]

4 days ago

Riffa begin Dubai camp ahead of new season

Riffa have begun preparations for the new football season after the first-team squad departed for Dubai yesterday to stage an overseas training camp. The camp is part of the club’s build-up towards the start of the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, where they will begin their campaign against newly promoted Al Ittifaq. Guided by Kuwaiti head coach Mohamed Al Mashaan, Riffa are aiming to mount a stronger league challenge after finishing third last season with 49 points from 22 matches. The Blues recorded 17 victories, four draws and three defeats during the campaign. They did, however, finish the season with silverware, lifting the Khalid bin Hamad Cup after defeating Muharraq on penalties in the final. They also reached the King’s Cup final, where they suffered defeat against the same opponents. The Dubai camp will feature a series of friendly matches as Riffa prepare for a campaign that will see them compete across multiple fronts, including the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, King’s Cup and the defence of their Khalid bin Hamad Cup title. Al Mashaan will be assisted by Mohamed Abdo as the squad continues its preparations ahead of the new season. The travelling squad includes Mehdi Abduljabbar, Mehdi Abdullah, […]

4 days ago

Bahrain Jumps to Seventh in Muslim Travel Ranking

Bahrain has leapt five places to become the world’s seventh-best place for Muslim travellers, putting every Gulf state inside the global top ten. The kingdom scored 74 out of 100 in the 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index, issued by Mastercard- CrescentRating, after rising from 12th place last year. Bahrain shared seventh spot with Kuwait. Its best mark came in the environment field, where itscored 80 points for the conditions offered to Muslim visitors. Saudi Arabia came second worldwide with 79 points, Qatar fifth with 76 and the UAE sixth with 75. The result gave the Gulf a clean sweep of places in the top ten, pointing to the region’s growing pull among Muslim holidaymakers. Strong air links, short travel times between Gulf states and easy access to halal food, prayer rooms and tourist services all helped the region’s showing. Bahrain’s five-place climb was among the largest gains in this year’s table and placed it ahead of many long-established holiday markets. The index judged 150 places under four headings: access, communications, environment and services. Together, those markets account for over 98 pc of Muslim visitor arrivals worldwide. The study also found a sharp rise in the use of artificial intelligence when […]

5 days ago

Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition Opens In Salalah

Salalah— The ninth edition of the “Omani-Bahraini Products” exhibition opened in the Wilayat of Salalah. Organized by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Sultanate of Oman, the exhibition will run for eight days with the participation of several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the two countries. The exhibition aims to support SMEs in the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain by providing a platform to display their products and services, enhance commercial and investment partnerships, and open direct marketing channels between producers and consumers, thereby contributing to the development of trade exchange between the two countries. The exhibition also seeks to enable enterprise owners to exchange expertise and knowledge in the fields of production, marketing, and business management, and to benefit from successful experiences, alongside enhancing opportunities to access new markets in a way that supports the growth of the small and medium enterprise sector. The exhibition highlights the cultural, craft, and heritage diversity of the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain, introduces visitors to the products of both countries, and provides an interactive environment that encourages building future economic and investment partnerships among participating […]

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