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Interior Minister and chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi honoured the winners of the seventh GCC Digital Government Award at a ceremony at the Police Officers Club. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141120… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #gcc #award

The General Directorate of Traffic and the Works Ministry announced development works at the Isa Town North Interchange, specifically the section between the Isa Town Gate Interchange and the Isa Town North Interchange. Some lanes will be closed to northbound traffic heading towards Manama. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #bahrain #roadworks

American Twitch streamer Nick Fosco, known online as Lacy, incurred a $12,000 (BD4,500) bill after viewers hijacked a restaurant’s digital ordering system during a broadcast in Japan. The streamer accidentally exposed the table’s QR code on camera while live-streaming his meal at a local establishment. Viewers scanned the code remotely and placed thousands of dollars in unauthorised food and drink orders. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #us #streamer

Sharjah Police have dismantled an international cybercrime gang that allegedly targeted social media influencers and celebrities across 14 countries. The syndicate stole private photographs from victims before using the images for blackmail. Operatives utilised malicious filters on social media platforms to gain unauthorised access to private photo galleries. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com 🌐🤳 #UAE #Influencers #Scam #GDNOnline

A 37-year-old man who stole BD1,500 from his mother-in-law’s bank account has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined BD5,000 by the High Criminal Court. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report by Zainab Almahdi on gdnonline.com/Details/141115… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #court

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) announced the opening of its service centres in Zayed Town and Seef Mall Muharraq, in addition to the exceptional availability of its virtual centre on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, in response to high demand for registration in the Fixed Bill System. The two centres will receive subscribers on Friday from 4 pm to 7:30 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Subscribers must book an appointment in advance through the Skiplino system. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #bahrain #EWA

A viral video showing a motorcyclist weaving through electric poles installed in the middle of a newly paved road in Hyderabad, Pakistan, has drawn sharp criticism online. Sindh authorities dispatched emergency crews to remove the hazardous utility poles following widespread public concern over road safety. #gdnonline #pakistan

UAE President Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar the First Class Order of Zayed II for his bravery during a cockpit emergency in September. #uae #india #captain

The increasing dangers of Internet hackers came under the spotlight once again as a leading police chief urged people to err on the eye of extreme caution when dealing with artificial intelligence and being asked to share personal details online. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report by Nader Adnan on gdnonline.com/Details/141116… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #hacking #online

Omani Customs officers have uncovered a residential site in the Wilayat of Bausher that was converted into an illegal facility producing counterfeit alcohol. Operators at the site manufactured illicit liquor and attached fake brand labels to the bottles. The syndicate also forged official tax stamps to pass off the counterfeit products as legitimate goods. Two Asian nationals were arrested during the raid. The operation forms part of ongoing national efforts to crack down on illegal manufacturing and the distribution of counterfeit alcohol in Oman. #Oman #Alcohol #Factory #GDNOnline

WWE's 2026 Crown Jewel event scheduled to take place in Riyadh on November 7 has been moved to a new location. Organisers announced the change via the official Riyadh Season account on X. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com 🌐🤳 #WWE #CrownJewel #KSA #GDNOnline

Iraqi football club Erbil SC were awarded a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia's Al Ettifaq in the Gulf Club Champions League yesterday after the visiting team failed to turn up. The match was scheduled to take place at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil. Al Ettifaq reportedly requested a postponement citing security concerns, but the plea was rejected by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation. #Iraq #KSA #Football #GDNOnline

Bab Al Bahrain and the Manama Municipality building have been added to the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation’s (ALECSO) Architectural and Urban Heritage Registry. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141116… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #landmarks #heritage

Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology. Swipe to read more ➡️ #gdnonline #apple #touchscreenlaptop

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A greener, more people-friendly Manama could be on the horizon, with a proposed park and promenade stretching from Al Farooq Junction to Reef Island offering a welcome change to the capital’s increasingly built-up landscape. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report by Mohammed Al A’ali on gdnonline.com/Details/141115… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #green #manama #park

The importance of training police media personnel and developing their professional capabilities was highlighted yesterday by a top official. Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141092… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #police

In a celebration of ambition and achievement, Applied Science University (ASU) celebrated the graduation of its 19thcohort and the fifth cohort from its British programmes, offered in partnership with London South Bank University (LSBU). Swipe to read more ➡️ Read the full report on gdnonline.com/Details/141118… 🌐🤳 #gdnonline #bahrain #ASU #graduation