An official statistics issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) indicated that 2172 Bahrainis are employed in the telecommunications sector, compared to 732 foreigners.

Iran on Thursday hit out at Bahrain for hosting a "provocative" conference on Gulf maritime security and for its "anti-Iran" rhetoric accusing Tehran of attacking tankers in sensitive waters.

A report issued by World Resources Institute said that nearly a quarter of the world's population living in 17 countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Libya, are facing extremely high water stress, close to "day zero".

The Consul-General of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Jeddah, Ibrahim Mohammed Al Muslamani, confirmed the safety of all Bahraini pilgrims after the end of hajj season.

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior said that it referred to the Public Prosecution a number of Pakistanis who protested after performing Eid Al-Adha prayers against India measures in Kashmir.

The United Arab Emirates on Monday downplayed a rift with ally Saudi Arabia over Yemen after separatists it backs took control of Aden that was the base of the Saudi-backed government.

Bahrain Interfaith Center launched the "Charter of Equal Citizenship" in Bahrain at a conference held on Friday in the Lebanese capital, Beirut

The Ministry of Interior said that the arrest of former MP Osama Al-Tamimi came pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Public Prosecution over a forgery case, more than one month after he resorted to the US Embassy to demand protection.

The Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs said that 4 individuals were arrested over suspected of briberies and misuse of power.

The Coast Guard commander stated that a person with European nationality who entered the country illegally across the maritime border from Qatar was detained.

Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued edict on writing off electricity, water, and municipal arrears on some of deceased subscribers.

Southern separatists clashed on Wednesday with presidential guards in Aden, the seat of Yemen's government, and three people were killed and nine injured, local officials and residents told Reuters.

Bahrain's Minister of Finance Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that the actual deficit recorded during the first half of this year amounted to BD 404 million, BD 245.9 million lower than the BD 650 million half-year deficit recorded during 2018.

Capital Governorate Prosecution Deputy Attorney Ahmed Al-Ansari said that the Public Prosecution received a notice from the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science stating that a woman posted obscene videos on social media outlets.

Human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh reported from people close to former MP Osama Al-Tamimi their confirmation that forces from the interior ministry arrested him after surrounding his house yesterday night (August 6, 2019).

Reprieve called on its supporters to sign a petition raised to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanding him to interfere and call Bahrain to re-try the torture victim and death convict Maher Al-Khabbaz.

The Fourth High Criminal Court sentenced 7 protestors to 3 years in prison over charge of assembling and acquiring Molotov.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a phone call with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa UK's commitment to the Iran nuclear deal.

The Central Committee of the Unitary National Democratic Assemblage (Al-Wahdawi party) decided to freeze the membership of one of its political office members after writing comments on social media outlets that irritated citizens for insulting the divine entity.

Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments referred complaints of number of lawyers related to people unlawfully practicing law, especially that they are not enlisted in the lawyers list. 4 violations were monitored and referred to the prosecution.