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Manama :  His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, issued Decision (4) of 2025 forming the Executive Committee for the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025. The Executive Committee will be chaired by Yousef Duaij Mahorfi, with the membership of the following: 1. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulghaffar (Deputy Chairman) 2. Dr. Salah Ali Al Ghanem 3. Ali Abdulhussain Jawad 4. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Borshaid 5. Isa…

Washington : Amazon has launched the first 27 satellites of its Project Kuiper broadband constellation, initiating a major effort to provide satellite-based internet connectivity. The satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard an Atlas V rocket operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA). The launch had been rescheduled from an earlier attempt on April 9 due to weather conditions. Project Kuiper is designed to deploy a constellation of 3,236 low-Earth orbit satellites to expand global broadband coverage, particularly in remote and underserved regions. The company expects to begin providing services later this year, subject to operational…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), today issued Edict (1) of 2025 regarding the reformation of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Bourse B.S.C. Article (I)The Board of Directors of Bahrain Bourse B.S.C. (Closed) shall be reformed as follows:1.  Yousif Abdullah Al Yousif2.  Yousif Abdullah Ali Reza3.  Nabeel Saleh Abdulaal4.  Raed Abdulla Fakhro5.  Eman Jawad Al Asfoor6.  Habeeb Jawad Habeeb7.  Fatema Hamad Abul8.  Abdulla Abdulrazzaq Bukhowa9.  Aisha Mohammed Abdulmalik Article (II)The term of membership shall be three years, starting from the date of…

Kampala : Uganda on Saturday declared an end to the country’s latest Ebola outbreak, three months after authorities confirmed cases of the highly infectious and often fatal viral hemorrhagic disease in the capital, Kampala. The declaration followed 42 days without any new cases since the last confirmed patient was discharged. The East African nation announced the outbreak on January 30 following the death of a male nurse who tested positive for the virus. The latest outbreak was Uganda’s ninth since the country recorded its first infection in 2000. Although outbreaks have been frequent, health experts note that Uganda has successfully…

Manama :  Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), emphasised that the Statistics and Population Registry sector has achieved several key milestones in 2024, representing a significant step toward enhancing transparency and data quality.  He highlighted that these achievements have contributed to the strategic decision-making of the Kingdom of Bahrain, supporting comprehensive and sustainable development. Al Qaed highlighted the continuous support of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the guidance of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of…

Manama Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to promoting safe work environments and reducing occupational hazards. He noted the ongoing national efforts to develop labour legislation, thereby enhancing occupational health and safety standards and implementing best practices to ensure safe and sound workplaces. In a statement marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, observed on April 28, Minister Khalaf emphasised that protecting the health and safety of workers across all productive sectors is a priority in the labour development pathway, recognising workers as a fundamental…

Muscat : Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, commended Bahrain’s participation in the 29th Muscat International Book Fair, underscoring the close fraternal ties between Bahrain and Oman and Bahrain’s commitment to maintaining a strong cultural presence at major events. Held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Dr. Fahad bin Al Julanda Al Said, vice chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, the Fair gathered over 600 publishing houses from 35 countries, offering diverse publications across technical, cultural, political, and social fields. Dr. Al Kaabi emphasised Bahrain’s annual participation as a…

Washington : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, delivered a statement on behalf of the Arab Group and the Maldives, represented by the Kingdom of Bahrain, before the Development Committee during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington, D.C. In his statement, the Minister emphasised the importance of enhancing international cooperation and unifying efforts to drive economic development towards greater growth and prosperity. He called for adopting a comprehensive and sustainable approach that supports economic growth, creates promising opportunities, and fosters innovative solutions…

Manama : The Ministry of Labour has successfully passed the first stage of the external surveillance audit (Surveillance Audit 1) for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, without any observations or non-conformities. The audit, conducted by an accredited certification body, included a detailed review of the Ministry’s policies, procedures, and operational processes to verify the effectiveness of the system in meeting international standards and ensuring continuous improvement and service quality enhancement. Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labour, noted that successfully passing the audit reflects the integrated efforts of the Ministry’s teams…

Manama : The world bid farewell to Pope Francis, a major religious figure known for his humanitarian contributions, dedication to peace, and efforts to promote tolerance and coexistence among religions. In November 2022, Pope Francis visited Bahrain, where he participated in the Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence and met with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The visit underscored the shared values of peace, coexistence, and dialogue between Bahrain and the Vatican, reflecting a mutual commitment to strengthening ties among cultures and religions. During his closing remarks at the Bahrain Dialogue Forum, Pope Francis…