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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. The circular stipulates that the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will close on the day of Eid Al-Fitr and the two days that follow.

Riyadh :The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance of Saudi Arabia continues to provide informational services to Umrah performers and worshippers during Ramadhan. As of the 20th day of Ramadhan, the ministry, represented by the General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation, distributed 250,260 books and leaflets, along with various guiding publications in multiple languages and cards for the Islamic e-library. The distribution locations included the Al Taneem and Al Ji’ranah mosques, as well as prayer areas in the central area next to the Grand Mosque, and Mount Arafat.  Moreover, the Islamic e-library has been activated,…

Manama : In line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), has directed Ayman Tawfeeq Almoayed, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Chairman of the Hope Fund, to launch a monthly prize draw for Bahraini youth as part of the Employment Loyalty Rewards Programme, managed by Hope Talents. Coinciding with Bahraini Youth Day, the initiative will award a monthly cash prize…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, honoured the winners of the commemorative stamp design competition launched in celebration of Bahraini Youth Day.  The awards were presented during the official ceremony organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs to mark this national occasion.Hessa Ghazi won first place, followed by Dalal Bumtaia in second place, and Marwan Abdulla in third.The winning design pays tribute to the vital role of Bahraini youth in driving national development and…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, announced the opening of submissions for the 2025 edition of the Prime Minister’s Journalism Award. Applications will be accepted until April 15. The Minister of Information affirmed that the advancement of Bahraini journalism reflects the continued support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who has enabled the media to fulfil its national role as a key partner in the Kingdom’s comprehensive development. His Majesty’s support has fostered a modern media environment that keeps pace with global trends and encourages innovation and meaningful contribution from journalists. He…

Manama : A financing agreement for the second phase of development of Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Avenue was signed by Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, on behalf of the Government of Bahrain, and Waleed Shamlan Al Bahar, Acting Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), on behalf of KFAED. Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait to Bahrain, was present. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasised the longstanding relations between Bahrain and Kuwait, which continues to grow across various domains under the leadership of His Majesty…

Windhoek : Namibia’s newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged to boost investments in the agricultural sector and diversify the resource-focused economy in an attempt to address high unemployment rates. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, became Namibia’s first female president, securing victory in both the presidential and parliamentary elections in November. She also committed to diversifying the economy, enabling citizens to “derive maximum benefits from our country’s natural resources, through value addition”. Diversification, she added, would “create jobs to take care of the unemployed, of which the majority are the youth.”

Seoul : South Korean authorities will intensively deploy helicopters to battle the deadly wildfires that have engulfed the southeastern county of Sancheong for the fourth consecutive day Monday, as the blaze is spreading to the adjacent Hadong County. As many as 36 helicopters were deployed to the two counties in South Gyeongsang Province, about 250 kilometers southeast of Seoul, beginning Monday morning, to contain the wildfires, according to the provincial government. On the ground, 2,341 firefighters and soldiers were deployed to prevent the forest fires from spreading to houses and facilities. The Sancheong wildfire, which began last Friday, claimed the…

Dubai : Dubai will host the eighth edition of the International Conference on Education Quality as part of AI Week, organised by the General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai). Held under the theme, “AI Innovations: Future Insights in Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing Education Quality,” the conference will take place from April 22 – 24. The scientific committee has received over 200 research papers from local and international researchers and university students. The conference will feature specialised workshops, research presentations, and panel discussions, with distinguished speakers from governmental and educational institutions alongside global companies such as…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, has opened a fan-engagement stand at City Centre Bahrain to bring the excitement closer to the public ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025. The stand, brightly branded with the theme of this year’s F1 spectacle “The Desert Never Sleeps”, is located on the ground floor near gate number three in the West Court. t is operational daily between 10 AM and 2 AM during the holy month of Ramadan. All those visiting the BIC stand will be able to purchase their…