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Last update: 2 hours agoGCC Games Kickoff: Bahrain is set for a big start at Doha 2026, with the kingdom naming a 219-strong delegation (146 athletes, 100 men and 49 women) competing across 16 sports, after organisers removed basketball from the schedule and added equestrian. Local Sports Focus: Bahrain’s men’s handball squad—coached by Swedish Robert Hedin—begins its campaign in league play against Kuwait, aiming to build on the country’s strong GCC Games medal history. Press & Governance: Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh marked Bahraini Press Day by praising local media for keeping the public close to lawmaking and parliamentary work. Consumer Protection Update: Amendments to Bahrain’s consumer protection law were endorsed, introducing faster penalties for misleading promotions and repeat violations, including possible business closures and daily fines. Regional Tensions: As the US-Iran standoff continues, Bahrain also reported arrests of dozens linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while ceasefire talks and Strait of Hormuz access remain in the spotlight.
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