The female defendant is accused of arranging the false job offer and facilitating the victim’s travel. Illustrative image

Couple jailed for forcing woman into prostitution

The victim was lured with the promise of work as a hairdresser

Bahrain jails fashion influencer for violating laws

Prosecutors argued that posts violated public decency laws, at odds with societal values

A Kuwaiti fashion influencer has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bahrain after being convicted of sharing indecent videos.

Court removes paternity of 5 kids after DNA revelation

Man’s name to be removed from all official documents identifying him as the father

Plaintiff had been married for nearly 40 years and raised the five children.

UAE, Arab and Islamic nations condemn Israeli move

Countries denounce move as blatant violation of international law

Israeli soldiers lead blindfolded detainees along a street during a military raid in Dura, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank

Buy gold in UAE, India or elsewhere in GCC? Cost guide

Explore gold prices, VAT, and design trends across UAE, India & GCC for savvy buyers

what makes UAE so special for gold? There are several reasons why gold is famous in Dubai, one of them that it is cheaper than the rest of the world.

Bahrain: New stablecoin rules can spark e-finance boom

Stablecoin guidelines on Sharia compliance positions Bahrain as GCC fintech leader: Fitch

Unlike Bitcoin or countless wildly traded memecoins, whose values rise and fall based on market moods, the most popular versions of these digital tokens are supposed to always be worth $1 each.

Which GCC country is the most affordable in 2025?

Numbeo’s latest index reveals big savings on rent, food and family expenses in this nation

According to the data, the estimated monthly expenses for a family of four in Oman amount to Dh9,597.6 (OMR 1,004.7), excluding rent. Illustrative image.

Bahrain to resume normal working hours for govt staff

Government offices to resume full operations on Tuesday.

On Saturday, Bahrain ordered 70 percent of government staff to work remotely until further notice.

Years of abuse, assault: Court grants divorce to woman

Woman initially remained silent to preserve her family, court records show

Her lawyer told local media the abuse was both “long-standing and documented.” Illustrative image.

More GCC banks may merge as oil prices fall: Fitch

Smaller banks with less market share are most likely to become takeover targets

Flags of member-nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Al Salam Bank sells Seef stake to GFH for refocus

Al Salam Bank exits Seef Properties to sharpen focus on core banking and strategic assets

The deal signals the bank’s intent to streamline its investment portfolio and shift resources toward areas where it sees greater operational leverage and long-term return potential.

GCC approves unified academic accreditation rules

Six-nation bloc among other things to set up a joint research database

Flags of member-nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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