The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) launched a media and community initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and maintaining public confidence amid current circumstances.

The initiative includes awareness and guidance sessions for beneficiaries and the wider public across different age groups, as well as ongoing telephone communication with families to check on their wellbeing.

It also features community competitions to promote a sense of belong...

The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, in coordination with the Supreme Council of the Judiciary, the Public Prosecution, and the Ministry of Interior, announced the implementation of video conferencing technology in criminal courts. Designated court facilities have also been approved for the attendance of defendants, operating under the Ministry.

Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and Presiden...

The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in cooperation with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), announced that the third edition of the Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment received 1,774 entries from countries worldwide.

The total number of submissions, recorded by the March 20, 2026 deadline, exceeded the combined total of previous editions, which stood at 57...

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the injured who are receiving necessary medical care following the recent hostile Iranian attacks.

His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-...

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, affirmed that Bahraini youth embody the story of a nation renewed with hope, which is moving forward through the vision and ambition of its youth, noting that the future is being built today through their efforts, ideas and belief in their ability to make a positive impact.

HH Shaikh Nasser bi...

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, in cooperation with Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, will launch media initiatives to mark Bahraini Youth Day on March 25, 2026, highlighting the role of Bahraini youth in development.

The initiatives include video content showcasing youth contributions across sectors, with a focus on frontline workers and themes of national cohesion and collective responsibility, as well as a social experiment reflecting values of inclusion and b...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the opening of applications for the UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education for 2026.

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, highlighted the importance of the international award, launched under the royal initiative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, noting its global role in suppor...

Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, conducted a field visit to the Hidd Housing Project to review the progress of repairs to citizens' homes following the recent Iranian attacks. The visit follows the orders of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directing the government to address all damage to citizens' property.

The Minister inspected ongoing maintenance to ensure work is progr...

The "Sheyam Al Khayr" humanitarian volunteer team, headed by Her Highness Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), launched the "Our Eid is Different with Sheyam Al Khayr" initiative, through which volunteers distribute Eid gifts to more than 200 children of the RHF.

The initiative aims to bring happiness to the children of the RHF and share the atmosphere of Eid Al Fitr by...

On the first anniversary of the launch of the Bahraini satellite “Al-Munthir,” which was launched into space on March 15, 2025, the Bahrain Space Agency is celebrating a full year of the mission’s success and the satellite’s continued performance of its operational tasks in orbit.

On this occasion, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Asiri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, said: “Today, we proudly and fondly commemorate the first anniversary of the successful launch of the Bahra...