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Manama :  Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East, launches a new Kanoo Motors Rolling Drag Night on Thursday, December 11. The excitement continues for motorsport enthusiasts with the “Open Track” activity for cars and motorbikes taking place on Friday, December 12. The Kanoo Motors Rolling Drag competition is set for Thursday from 7 PM to 12 Midnight, with registration taking place in the circuit’s car park. The Rolling Drag is one of the newest additions to BIC’s varied line-up of thrilling activities. Similar to the Ibrahim K. Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights, it offers…

Riyadh :  His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, attended the signing of the agreement to implement the high-speed electric railway project between the two countries, on the sidelines of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. The agreement was signed by Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services of Saudi Arabia, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, Minister of Transport of Qatar, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The…

Aceh Tamiang : Residents in the Indonesian region of Aceh Tamiang climbed over slippery logs and walked for about an hour on Saturday to get aid, as the death toll from floods and landslides that hit Sumatra island this month reached more than 900. The number known to have died as a result of the cyclone-induced floods and landslides across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra, including Aceh, was 916 on Saturday, with 274 listed as missing, government data showed. The storm systems also killed about 200 people in southern Thailand and Malaysia. Survivors in the Aceh Tamiang region, on the…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, opened the 19th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships”. The forum is being held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and will continue until December 11. The opening ceremony was attended by His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan Al Saud, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC),…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, issued a statement marking International Anti-Corruption Day, observed each year on December 9.In his remarks, the Minister noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain joins all countries of the world in celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day, within the framework of the international community’s commitment to a shared vision based on upholding integrity, consolidating transparency, and unifying collective action, thereby contributing to achieving global goals for combating corruption and eliminating its sources for the benefit of the world’s nations.Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the opening of the eighth edition of the Bahrain International Show (Mara’ee 2025) at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. Upon arrival, His Majesty the King was welcomed by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and other senior officials. Minister Al Mubarak highlighted His Majesty the King’s continuous support for the exhibition and commitment to sustainable agriculture, food security, and the preservation of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s agricultural heritage. The Minister also indicated that the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : ILA Sneha Recreation Center hosted its much-anticipated Annual Day at the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef, transforming the venue into a magical Winter Wonderland. The celebration brought together children, volunteers, and community leaders for an evening of joy, recognition, and cultural performances. The program opened with a welcome speech and children’s prayer, followed by the Sneha Address and activities video and an inspiring message from the President. The Chief Guest was felicitated and shared words of encouragement, underscoring the importance of volunteerism and community engagement. A special highlight of the evening was the presence of Guest of…

Manama : On the occasion of the first anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s inauguration of the Bapco Modernisation Project, which was organised by Bapco Energies Group on December 18, 2024, and within the framework of following-up on the progress of refinery’s modern units, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, paid an extensive inspection visit to the refinery site to closely examine the efficiency of operational processes and follow up on the performance…

Istanbul : Seven people died and 11 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway in southern Türkiye. The accident occurred before dawn on the Adana–Gaziantep highway when the bus struck a trailer truck that had stopped due to a burst tyre.

Manama,: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the University of Bahrain will host the first edition of the “Molhem” Youth Forum on December 10–11 at Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall in Sakhir. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the forum reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting and empowering young people, particularly in digital media and content creation, which has become central to modern communication. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad…