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Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, emphasised that the Ministry places citizens at the centre of its priorities, as they are the focus and objective of initiatives stemming from the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. On the occasion of Abdullah bin Yousef Fakhro Social Development Center receiving the Gold Category rating under the “Taqyeem” evaluation programme for government service centres, the Minister expressed his pride in the honouring of the…

Madrid : An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sent a huge pillar of smoke over the city and prompted Spanish authorities to urge nearby residents to stay indoors, but no one was reported injured, emergency services said Wednesday. Officials recommended that local residents close their windows to stop smoke fumes from entering their homes. The explosion occurred midday in an industrial park in Alcalá de Guadaíra, located about 20 minutes to the east of Seville’s city center. A thick plume of black smoke formed above the building which contained chemical products. Emergency services immediately cleared personnel from the…

Manama : The UAE Investors Centre was inaugurated at Bahrain Financial Harbour. The centre, affiliated with Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, was launched in the presence of Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce. Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Bahrain, commended the initiative, describing it as a key step towards enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain. He noted that the centre would open new avenues for UAE investments…

Manama : Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Bahrain (UOB), approved the appointment of new directors to several key departments at the university. Mahmood Ali Ahmed Al Hayki was appointed as the Director of Alumni Affairs, Lama Yousif Ahmed was appointed as the Director of Communication, and Abdulaziz Mohamed Sharif was appointed as Director of Student Activities and Services. Dr. Juma congratulated the appointees, and highlighted the importance of collective efforts to strengthen the university’s performance and enhance the quality of services offered to students.

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…