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Manama : A 27-member Indian delegation representing exporters of Basmati Rice, Processed Food & Animal Products, led by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), visited Bahrain from 24 – 25 July 2024 to explore possibilities of further expanding trade and investment relations between the two countries in this important sector. The Embassy of India, Bahrain in collaboration with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) and the Bahrain India Society organised a B2B meeting on 25th July in the premises of BCCI. Over 100 Bahraini businessmen attended the B2B meeting. The inaugural session of the B2B…

Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan has issued a decree dissolving the House of Representatives effective today, Thursday, marking the end of the members’ term in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections on 10 September. In April, His Majesty had issued a decree calling for the elections, which are held every four years as per the Jordanian constitution. The parliamentary elections in Jordan will take place on 10 September, where voters will elect their representatives for the 20th House of Representatives under a new electoral law. This law has increased the number of seats…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Affairs, received Hassan Ahmed Badawi, President of the Gulf Lawyers Union, along with Mubarak Al Shammari, the Gulf Lawyers Union’s Secretary-General, at the Ministry headquarters. The Minister commended the association’s efforts in supporting the legal profession. He emphasised the importance of exchanging expertise among lawyers in the GCC countries to enhance regional cooperation in the judicial and legal domains.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has assigned HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of BOC, to lead Bahrain’s delegation at the 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024. The Vice President of BOC expressed his appreciation to His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad, noting that the assignment reflects HH Shaikh Khalid’s confidence in national capabilities to represent Bahrain effectively on…

Manila : The Philippines declared a state of disaster in the capital region on Wednesday due to heavy monsoon rains intensified by Typhoon Gaemi. The severe weather has led to widespread flooding and evacuations in the main economic area. The Metro Manila Council, comprising the mayors of the capital region, approved the declaration to facilitate the immediate release of relief funds, according to an online broadcast by the governing council, as reported by Bloomberg News. The decision was made as heavy rains continued to batter the capital, home to over 13 million people and accounting for one-third of the country’s…

Manama : The Good Word Society presented two insulin pumps donated by Zakat House Kuwait as part of its Insulin Pumps project to the Bahrain Diabetes Society. The presentation was made at a meeting between His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Cabinet Affairs Ministry and Honorary President of the Good Word Society and Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetes Society (BDS), and Abdulrahman Al Tarkait, Acting Director of the External Activity Department at Zakat House Kuwait.…

Manama Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, congratulated Sameer Abdulla Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), on its 85th anniversary.  Al Musallam affirmed that BCCI is an essential partner in the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted BCCI’s contributions and emphasised the Council’s commitment to support its role.

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, inaugurated the Career Day Exhibition organised by University of Technology Bahrain (UTB). Dr. Hassan Ali Al Mulla, President of the UTB, was present. The event aims to offer a platform for UTB students to engage with 25 private sector establishments, explore job opportunities, and learn about the Ministry of Labour’s training programmes for job seekers.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, the Khalid bin Hamad Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship 2024 will be held on Friday. The championship, organised by the Bahrain MMA Federation under the supervision of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, will take place at Khalifa Sports City Arena. The organising committee has completed all preparations for the tournament, which will feature 11 teams: KHK MMA Team, Reza Martial Arts Centre, Spartan, Bahrain Fighters, Shams Martial Arts Academy,…

Tokyo : A high-speed jet ferry carrying more than 100 passengers lost control of its rudder in waters south of Tokyo and is being towed to a nearby island port, the Japan Coast Guard said Wednesday. The 280-ton jetfoil vessel operated by Tokai Kisen Co. reported at around 10 a.m. that it had “lost control of steering due to an oil leak.”  There have been no reports of injuries among the 116 passengers and five crew members. The ship, named “Seven Islands Ai,” had left Tokyo Bay and was headed to Shikine Island of the Izu island chain. It was…