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Manama: Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning has recently received 63 Interns from University of Bahrain as well as from private universities as part of their summer course needs, which counts towards their total credit.The students are from different majors, ranging from civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical engineering to accounting, media, and chemistry.The ministry held an informational meeting, in which specialists of the HR department have presented a brief and general explanation to the interns about the general aim of the summer training project that the MoW is aiming for. They also focused on the communal responsibility of…

Bali: An earthquake shook Bali and other Indonesian islands Tuesday, causing panic and damaging homes and other buildings, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.The magnitude 5.7 quake was centered at sea 82 kilometers (51 miles) to the southwest of Denpasar on Bali at a depth of 91 kilometers (57 miles), the US Geological Survey said, according to the Associated Press (AP). Indonesia’s geophysics agency said the quake didn’t have the potential to cause a tsunami.Indonesia, home to more than 260 million people, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”…

Riyadh: Official Spokesman of Coalition Forces “Coalition to Support Legitimacy, in Yemen” Colonel Turki Al-Malki said that the coalition forces intercepted and shot down two unmanned drones launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militia from Sanaa towards civilian populated areas in Khamis Mushait city.Colonel Al-Malki said that the process of intercepting and shooting down the hostile aircraft caused the fall of shrapnel and debris in a residential neighborhood resulting in minor damages of a residential building and some vehicles without causing any loss of human life, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. He pointed out that the attempts of the…

Kuwait:  Kuwait Red Crescent Society has announced its distribution of 2,300 food parcels to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in coordination with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.Each portion, handed over to a five-member family, is sufficient for two weeks, said Anwar Al-Hasawi, the KRCS Deputy Chairman and head of the society field team in Bangladesh. He told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the KRCS is continuing relief operations for the Rohingya in coordination with local and international associations or directly by volunteers who have been doing their best to make sure that the humanitarian supplies are delivered to those in need.

Abu Dhabi: Team Abu Dhabi wrapped up their first major powerboat racing title of the season today as Shaun Torrente, Rashed Al Qemzi, Rashed Al Tayer and Italian Tullio Abbate clinched the World Endurance Championships in Augustow, Poland.This time the honors on the day went to the all-Emirati crew comprising Majed Al Mansoori, Mohamed Al Mehairbi, Rashed Al Remeithi and Faleh Al Mansoori in Abu Dhabi 36 who recorded a commanding victory in the second of two back-to-back six-hour races to finish runners up in the series, UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. But sixth place was enough to ensure American…

SAUDI: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud received former Lebanese Premiers Najib Mikati, Fouad Al-Siniora and Tammam Salam.Saudi News Agency (SPA) said that the meeting had to focus on fraternal relations binding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.The Saudi monarch reiterated his country’s stance in support of Lebanon’s security and stability, focusing on latest developments in the Lebanese arena.

GCC: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ouwaishaq, here today, met a delegation from the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia. The meeting discussed the implementation mechanisms for the agreement within the framework of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the United Kingdom. Al-Ouwaishaq said the meeting is within the framework of the constant cooperation between the GCC and the United Kingdom to confront extremism.

Manama: Exempting Bahraini nationals from the Schengen visa requirements were the focus of a key meeting which was held at the Council of Representatives.Members of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee, chaired by Mp. Mohammed el-Sisi Al-Bouainain attended the session, along with officials representing the Ministry of Interior.They discussed a proposal urging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take required measure to ensure Bahrainis get exempted from Schengen visa requirements or obtain on-arrival entry visas at EU airports.They discussed whether adding biometric features to passports would facilitate procedures for Bahraini nationals to obtain pre-entry visas when visiting European…

Manama: The Interior Ministry Undersecretary, Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa inaugurated on Monday two service centers at the Muharraq Security Complex and the General Directorate of Traffic.The move was part of the directives of Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to open more services and provide further facilities for the citizens.The centers would issue good conduct certificates and other security-related certificates. Before visiting the centers, the required form should be printed from the Criminal Investigation Directorate site.

Saudi Arabia topped the Arab world and ranked 16th worldwide for the largest gold reserves, with 323 tonnes. Gold Reserves in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 323.10 tonnes in the second quarter of 2019 from 323.10 tonnes in the first quarter of 2019. They are ranked 7th in Asia. They are followed in the Arab region by Lebanon (286.80 tonnes), Algeria (173.60); Libya (116.60); Iraq (96.30) and Kuwait (79). Other Arab countries cited in the list are: Jordan (43.50); Qatar (37.50); Syria (25.80); Morocco (22.10); UAE (7.50); Tunisia (6.80); Bahrain (4.70); Yemen (1.60) and Oman (0.02 tons). The USA topped…