Avengers: Doomsday stars Simu Liu (who plays Shang-Chi) and Anthony Mackie (Captain America) are pictured in Bahrain. Address Resort Bahrain / Instagram

Cast of Avengers: Doomsday movie assemble for filming in Bahrain

Pictures of cast suggest some of highly anticipated superhero movie being shot in Middle East country

Film & TV

US Homeland Security head Noem visits Bahrain

News

President Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad of Bahrain discuss close bonds between nations

UAE

Takreem honours Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi and Shaikha Mai Al Khalifa

Culture

Inside Heatwave, Bahrain's Golden Lion-winning pavilion at Venice Biennale

Art & Design

LuxuryJordan's Princess Rajwa wears bespoke Bahraini pearls in new portrait

Luxury

Blessed by the Pope: When The National travelled on ‘Shepherd One’

UAE
Catholics say they cherish Pope Francis's message to build bridges between communities. EPA

Gulf Christians pay tribute to late Pope Francis

Catholic communities in the Middle East feel fortunate to have witnessed first-hand the pontiff outlining his vision of love, peace and dialogue

UAE

Hurricanes crowned champions of West Asia after comeback win over Bahrain

Sport

Giant stained-glass installation unveiled at Bahrain Airport

Art & Design

Bahrain GP talking points: Verstappen aims to make it back-to-back wins

F1

Mohammed ben Sulayem: First Bahrain GP 'paved the way' for others to follow

F1

Al Munther satellite: How Bahrain is building its future in space

Space

Investcorp buys majority stake in German logistics consultancy Miebach

Banking
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Middle East’s four Grand Prix races have combined to make a big impact on F1. Photo: FIA

Mohammed ben Sulayem: First Bahrain GP 'paved the way' for others to follow

Bahrain was the first country in the Middle East to host an F1 race in 2004, with Abu Dhabi added to the calendar in 2009 followed by Qatar and Saudi Arabia in 2021

F1

Al Munther satellite: How Bahrain is building its future in space

Space

Investcorp buys majority stake in German logistics consultancy Miebach

Banking

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Crown Prince of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi

UAE

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