Manama, Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, met Reham Abdulhamid Mahmoud, the Ambassador of Egypt to Bahrain. The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation in tourism, exchanging expertise, and applying best practices for the benefit of both countries. The minister underscored the depth of the Bahraini-Egyptian ties, particularly in tourism which plays a key role in economic growth. The discussions also reviewed opportunities for launching joint tourism initiatives between the two nations. The ambassador commended the strong ties between Bahrain and Egypt, expressing Egypt's commitment to enhancing tourism cooperation in line with both countries' aspirations for the sector's development. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…