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Manila : A restive volcano in central Philippines briefly erupted Tuesday, spewing a 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) ash plume and debris into the sky as its rumblings were heard nearby. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderately explosive eruption occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano before dawn, lasting five minutes based on seismic and infrasound data. “The eruption generated a greyish voluminous plume that rose approximately 4.5 kilometers above the vent before drifting to the southwest,” the institute’s bulletin added. Ash fell in at least nine villages southwest of the volcano on Negros island, but no injuries…

Riyadh : The Saudi-US Investment Forum commenced today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh with the participation of high-ranking officials from both countries. Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih delivered the opening speech, extending the greetings of the Saudi leadership to the participants at the forum, which is being held adjacent to US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, the first stop on his current foreign tour. Al Falih commended the size and caliber of the American and Saudi investment delegations, reflecting both countries’ commitment to advancing cooperation and continuing over 90 years of strong bilateral…

Manama :  Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, inaugurated the Bahrain Investors Centre following the completion of its redevelopment at Bahrain Financial Harbour. The ceremony was attended by Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, along with senior officials. The Minister also reviewed the updates made to the Saudi Investors Centre and inaugurated the newly established UAE Investors Centre, as part of Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to enhance its business environment and deliver advanced investment services. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasised that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today awarded 29 government service centres and remote service centres with gold and platinum classifications under the fifth edition of the “Taqyeem” evaluation program, at Gudaibiya Palace.  The awards recognise outstanding performance in public service delivery. His Royal Highness emphasised the dedication and efforts of Bahraini citizens, which continue to drive the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed his pride in the national workforce, whose passion and ambition are key…

Riyadh : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lead Bahrain’s delegation at the GCC-US Summit held in Riyadh, at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the ambassadors of both countries and senior officials. In a statement issued on arrival, His Majesty expressed appreciation to the Custodian of…

Manama : Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the commencement of the “Kafa’a” programme across 12 government buildings, as part of a broader plan targeting 20 government buildings and 14 private buildings in 2025. This national initiative supports the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to optimise energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and lower carbon emissions across public and private sector facilities. Reducing carbon emissions is one of the programme’s primary objectives, targeting a savings of approximately 308 gigawatt-hours in electricity consumption and a reduction of nearly 154,000 tonnes of emissions…

Jeddah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the launch of HUMAIN, a PIF-owned company. HUMAIN will operate and invest in the artificial intelligence (AI) value chain as a unified operating company. Chaired by HRH the Saudi Crown Prince, HUMAIN will provide a comprehensive range of AI services, products and tools, including next-generation data centers, AI infrastructure and cloud capabilities, and advanced AI models and solutions. The company will also offer one of the world’s…

Manama :  Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to leveraging modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to foster a culture of peace and dialogue and support sustainable development.  This aligns with the humanitarian vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the policies of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The deputy chairman made the remarks on the occasion of the launch of…

Jakarta : Thirteen people died in a blast during a disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia’s West Java, army officials told local media, the second incident involving expired ammunition in the country in little over a year. Nine of the victims were civilians while four were military personnel, military spokesperson Kristomei Sianturi told Kompas TV, adding the military is investigating the cause of the incident. Wahyu Yudhayana, a second army spokesperson, said in a televised address the blast happened when officers were finishing their disposal of the ammunition. The investigation will include how civilians were allowed so close to…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and President of the Supreme Commission for the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen (RFFS), today issued Edict (1) of 2025 on restructuring the Supreme Commission of the Fund. Article (I)The Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen (RFFS) Supreme Commission shall be restructured under the Presidency of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and the membership of:1. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa – Vice Chairman2. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa – Member3. His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid…