Author: News Desk

Manama: Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the King’s Cup Horse Racing Festival was held at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High…

Washington : The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Thursday the successful landing of the commercial spacecraft Athena on the Moon, marking a significant step in future space exploration. In a statement, NASA said that Athena, developed by the Houston based company Intuitive Machines, landed on the lunar surface eight days after launch. The company plans to hold a press conference to provide further details on the landing, which is the second of its kind for a privately owned American spacecraft. The company confirmed that the lander touched down near the Moon’s south pole, approximately 160 kilometres from…

Singapore : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the NATAS 2025 travel fair, one of Singapore’s key industry events, as part of the national carrier Gulf Air’s pavilion. The participation aimed to position Bahrain as a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). BTEA held a series of meetings with leading Singaporean event organisers to highlight Bahrain’s advantages as a host for international events, including its direct flight connectivity and advanced logistical infrastructure. On the sidelines of the exhibition, the BTEA delegation met with the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS),…

Washington : SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday moments after liftoff, marking another failed test for what the company describes as the most powerful rocket in human history. SpaceX stated that the spacecraft broke apart during its eighth test launch from the company’s spaceport in Texas, causing a loss of communication. The company attributed the failure to an unscheduled rapid disassembly during the burn phase. The company confirmed that it has begun coordinating with safety officials to implement emergency response measures as planned. It will review test data to determine the primary cause of the failure, emphasising that setbacks serve…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, discussed with Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, means to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation. Their talks focused on economic, trade, and investment sectors, as well as renewable energy, infrastructure, and other key development areas that serve their shared interests.  HH the President emphasised the UAE’s commitment to building development partnerships with African nations to support a more prosperous and sustainable future. Both sides expressed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation between the UAE and the Central African Republic…

Manama : Following the directive of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to open, renovate, and restore 40 mosques under the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments Directorates across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, inaugurated Mariam Mosque in North Riffa. Al Hajeri highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to mosque development, commending the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The three story mosque, accommodating 260 worshippers, includes a men’s…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of thanks to Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, following the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Bahrain’s initiative to designate January 28 as the International Day for Peaceful Coexistence, based on a Bahraini initiative and draft resolution submitted by the Centre.  His Royal Highness expressed pride in this international achievement, which reflects the global recognition of Bahrain’s leadership in promoting tolerance and peaceful…

Sydney :   Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon. Storm warnings on Wednesday stretched for more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) across the coast in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, impacting millions of people. Destructive wind gusts of up to 155 kph (96 mph) could develop from Thursday afternoon, and tropical cyclone Alfred is expected to land as a category-two storm early on Friday morning near Brisbane, Queensland’s capital. Total rainfall from the event could…

Amman : Saleh Kharabsheh, Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, signed a memorandum of cooperation with Khalil Abu-Rub, General Manager of Harmony Investments Company (HINCO), to strengthen collaboration in geological studies and mineral resource exploration. Kharabsheh underscored that the memorandum builds upon ongoing geological survey efforts in Jordan, aiming to develop a precise mineral map using drone technology, a globally adopted advanced method. He highlighted the ministry’s commitment to obtaining reliable data to identify mineral resource locations and assess untapped reserves, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra). Hisham Zayoud, Director of the Geology and Mining Directorate, stated that the memorandum…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has called on banks and institutions across the public and private sectors to download the updated card reader software, now available via Bahrain’s National Portal, bahrain.bh. The software enables healthcare, education, banking, and telecommunications institutions, among others, to seamlessly read data from both the newly revamped ID cards and previous versions, ensuring efficient processing of transactions requiring citizen and resident data access. Entities seeking further information or inquiries about the updated card reader software can submit their queries through the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul) or via the Tawasul app. The…