The six-country network is expected to boost passenger travel and freight movement across the Gulf.

Gulf railway takes major step towards 2030 launch

The 1,700km rail network linking six Gulf states is scheduled to be operational by 2030

Indian expat education leader behind nine schools dies

Schools pay tributes to Kerala banker-turned-educationist, founder of Bhavans Middle East

NK Ramachandran Menon was reportedly the first Indian settled in Kuwait to receive a UAE Golden Visa, in early 2022.

Bahrain nabs 19-year-old over blackmail of 14-year-old

Authorities warn of online predators, call for stronger parental oversight

Bahrain cyber unit urges parents to monitor children’s online activity

ATM 2026 shows real pearls don't come from apps, AI

Inside Bahrain's ATM 2026 booth, field researchers showcase pearl shucking for visitors

Field researchers Mohamed Slaise and Ahmed Ramadhan from Danat Bahrain Institute for pearls and gems stones at ATM 2026.

Bahrain jails man five years for backing Iran's attacks

Court rules social media praise of ‘terrorist acts’ a threat to national security

Bahrain flag

Saudi-Bahrain cross-border taxi service begins

New cross-border taxi service takes effect from September 6 under joint regulations

Licensed taxis from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are officially permitted to transport passengers directly across the King Fahd Causeway.

Bahrain strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE

Manama decries drone strike as flagrant breach of UAE sovereignty, UN Charter

Bahrain has strongly condemned and denounced Iran's hostile attack on the UAE using a drone on Monday.

Bahrain's non-oil GDP grew by 2.2% in Q1

Non-oil sectors cushion Bahrain’s economy amid sharp oil downturn in Q1 2026

The skyline of Manama, capital of Bahrain.

Parkin expands beyond UAE with Bahrain push after Egypt

Dubai-listed parking operator signs second overseas MoU in less than a week

Parkin expands beyond UAE with Bahrain push after Egypt entry

UAE President, Bahrain King discuss regional issues

The two leaders also reviewed regional and international issues of shared interest

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the UAE's steadfast support for Bahrain

Bahrain jails two men for spying for Iran's IRGC

Court convicts pair of communicating with Iran's IRGC and aiding hostile activities

Investigation began after Cyber Crime Directorate identified a social media account that allegedly expressed support forIranian terrorist attacks targeting Bahrain.

King of Bahrain receives Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed

Bahrain Shield brings together GCC forces, Peninsula Shield and Saudi troops

Bahrain's King receives Hamdan bin Mohammed as joint Gulf military drill begins

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