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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Leyla Aliyeva the daughter of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with an accompanying delegation, at the Bahrain International Circuit. The President’s daughter conveyed to His Royal Highness the greetings of His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with his best wishes for the Kingdom of Bahrain. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to HE Ilham Aliyev and his best wishes for Azerbaijan’s continued progress and prosperity. HRH Prince Salman…

Manama : The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) today hosted a high-level business delegation from France as part of a two-day visit organised by the investment promotion agency in collaboration with MEDEF, the first network for entrepreneurs in France. The visit is set to comprise exclusive business events and strategic meetings with representatives from Bahrain’s public and private sectors. Discussions focused on sharing value-adding business opportunities across priority sectors, namely financial services, manufacturing, ICT, logistics, and tourism. As part of the visit, and to further strengthen investment ties between the two countries, Bahrain EDB organised meetings with key entities,…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Frédéric Sanchez, President of MEDEF International and Chairman of the Executive Board of Fives Group, along with his accompanying delegation, during their visit to Bahrain. The meeting was attended by Éric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain. The minister highlighted the strong relations between Bahrain and France across various sectors, particularly in economy, trade, and investment, reinforced by joint agreements. He also underscored the role of unions, associations, and chambers of commerce in fostering economic cooperation. Members of the association outlined the objectives of the International Federation…

Anseong-Si : A bridge collapsed at an expressway construction site in Anseong, South Korea on Tuesday, killing four workers and injuring six others, authorities said. The accident occurred around 9:50 am in the city some 65 kilometres south of Seoul during construction on a section of the Seoul-Sejong expressway. Several slabs placed on a pier fell to the ground, knocking off or burying 10 people working at the site. Of them, four died, five were seriously injured, and one sustained minor injuries, according to the fire authorities. One of the four killed was pulled out from under the rubble at…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Republic of Italy to support mutual investments and strengthen cooperation in pharmaceuticals, minerals, as well as data centres and artificial intelligence (AI).  Respectively, these agreements establish a framework for investment collaboration, fostering innovation, knowledge transfer, and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence to drive progress across the life sciences, minerals, and technology value chains in both countries. The new partnerships will benefit the advancement of bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy, building on the foundation of…

Riyadh : The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia has announced the issuance of new industrial licenses for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in the Kingdom.  The announcement was made during the first edition of the Aerospace Connect Forum, held in Jeddah under the patronage of Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and organised by the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) of Saudi Arabia. The ministry stated that the newly introduced industrial licenses, launched in collaboration with the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the General Authority for Military Industries, cover various activities,…

Manama : Sara Ahmed Buhijji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), held a meeting with representatives of the hospitality sector in conjunction with the celebration of Arab Tourism Day. The meeting reviewed key developments and initiatives led by BTEA to drive tourism growth and discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the authority and hotel establishments. Buhijji highlighted the vital role of the hospitality sector in supporting and promoting tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She also underscored the importance of cooperation across all tourism sectors to provide a comprehensive and distinguished visitor experience, in line…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) launched its annual Ramadhan campaign, “Changing Their Lives,” to encourage community support for its charitable projects during the holy month. Mai Ahmed Al Sa’ai, Director of Charitable Resources Development at RHF, noted that the campaign aligns with the foundation’s strategy to engage society in humanitarian initiatives and promote social solidarity. This year, contributions will support healthcare, including insulin pumps for children and cataract surgery; education, through scholarships for RHF beneficiaries; and economic empowerment, by assisting productive families in achieving financial independence. Additionally, 325 daily Iftar meals will be prepared by 17 RHF mothers…

Manama Under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Al Dana, Daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Wife of Shaikh Ahmed bin Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, the +973 pop-up exhibition was inaugurated at The Avenues. Organised by +973 Artisanat, the exhibition runs from February 24 to March 2. HH Shaikha Fatima Al Dana emphasised the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reinforced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in empowering entrepreneurs by developing their potential, encouraging innovation, and promoting…

Manama : Manama, the Indian Embassy organized the “India in Bahrain” festival. This initiative by the Indian Embassy aimed to promote Indian art, culture, and trade in Bahrain. Various cultural programs from different states of India were showcased, and 19 Indian organizations participated at the invitation of the Indian Embassy. “Bahrain Odia Samaj” was invited by the Embassy to represent Odisha state in India in Bahrain Festival . They have actively engaged in “Odisha Stall” with cultural programs. A major attraction of the cultural event was the Sambalpuri dance performed by children from the “Bahrain Odia Samaj.” Mrinayani Nayak, Aardhya…