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Sharjah : Expo Centre Sharjah is all set to launch the 42nd edition of “Ramadhan Nights” exhibition 2025 next Thursday, March 6, and will continue until March 30. Organised by the Center with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition is one of Sharjah’s premier commercial and cultural events, featuring over 200 leading retailers and nearly 500 global and local brands. As part of the 35th edition of the “Sharjah Ramadhan Festival”, the Ramadhan Nights exhibition offers visitors an ideal platform to embrace the spiritual essence of the holy month while enjoying a vibrant and…

Manama :The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has introduced new requirements for licensed financial institutions relating to the appointment of board members and senior management. The new rules are issued under one common Module of the CBB Rulebook, replacing the “fit and proper” requirements which were previously included in the “Licensing Requirements”, “Authorisation” and “Training and Competency” Modules found across all Volumes of the CBB Rulebook. The new Fit and Proper Module reduces the number of senior managers that require CBB prior approval, removes the prescriptive ‘one size fits all’ qualifications and core competency requirements for senior management positions, and…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (16) of 2025, appointing directors at the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), based on a proposal of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH). Article (I) The following shall be appointed at the NHRA: 1.Sofia Adel Shaaban Al Dairi, Director of Regulatory Affairs. 2.Abdulla Mohammed Taher Al Raies, Director Healthcare Facilities Oversight. Article (II) The Chairman of the SCH shall implement this edict, which takes effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official…

Cairo : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the current President of the Arab Summit, attended an iftar banquet hosted by His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in honour of the Arab leaders participating in the Extraordinary Arab Summit (Palestine Summit). The banquet took place in the New Administrative Capital in Cairo.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited the majlises of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the Special Representative of His Majesty the King, the Kanoo family, and His Excellency Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the Chairman of the Shura Council. During the visits, His Royal Highness highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to thrive under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, attributing the Kingdom’s ongoing progress and prosperity to the efforts of its people. HRH the Crown Prince and…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet reviewed the implementation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directive to inaugurate, restore, and develop 40 mosques under the Sunni and Ja’fari Endowments across the Kingdom’s governorates. His Royal Highness further directed the relevant authorities to carry on with the mosque development plans throughout the year, in order to enhance infrastructure and provide the best services to worshippers. On the occasion of the upcoming International Women’s Day, the…

Bangkok : The Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU) has appointed Ahmed Janahi, Deputy Chairman of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, as Chairman of the Ethics Commission and Dr. Ahmed Al Aradi as Chairman of the Medical Commission. The appointments were announced during the General Assembly of the JJAU chaired by Redha Ibrahim Monfaredi, President of Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, who was elected as the First Vice President of the Jiu-jitsu Asian Union. The selection of Ahmed Janahi and Dr. Ahmed Al Aradi for their respective positions reflects their extensive expertise in jiu-jitsu, which has significantly contributed to the sport’s development at both national…

Washington : The United States authorities issued mass evacuation orders in North and South Carolina following the outbreak of more than 175 wildfires amid stormy and dry conditions complicating firefighting efforts.  Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, declared a state of emergency to ensure the necessary resources are available to support firefighting and emergency teams across the state. Authorities reported that the massive fires that broke out last night have spread across 4,200 acres, affecting several counties, including Horry, Spartanburg, Oconee, Union, and Pickens. Around 30% of the fires have been contained, while flames have consumed more than 1,600 acres…

Cairo : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived today in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt, on an official visit to participate in the Emergency Arab Summit, which will convene on Tuesday.   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, HM the King was received by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, and Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League. HM the King expressed appreciation to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt for hosting the Emergency Arab Summit. HM the King emphasised…

La Paz : A crash involving two buses in Bolivia left at least 37 people dead and dozens injured in the western Potosi region, police and local authorities said on Saturday. The accident happened in the early morning on the route between Uyuni and Colchani. One of the vehicles swerved into the oncoming lane. According to the preliminary investigation, the Bolivian Ministry of Government said that one of the buses encroached into the oncoming lane, presumably due to speeding, and caused the collision.