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Manama : Al Hilal Manama Central organised a free medical camp in partnership with the Embassy of Nepal and the Nepali Club Bahrain, for the Nepalese community in Bahrain at Manama Central on Friday 21 February. Camp was inaugurated by the Honorable Ambassador of the Embassy of Nepal, Tirtha Raj Wagle, who symbolically cut the cake to mark the occasion. President of Nepali Club Deepak Gurung, Al Hilal Healthcare Group’s Vice President, Mr. Asif Mohammed, CEO Dr. Sharath Chandran, Marketing Head Mr. Unni, and Manama Central Branch Head Mr. Jacob were attended. The medical camp offered a range of tests,…

Washington : Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, met with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State. The two sides reviewed the historic Saudi-American relations and the shared vision of both friendly nations in addressing common challenges to contribute to international security and peace. They also discussed several issues of mutual interest and the ongoing efforts in this rega

Kabul : At least 21 people from two families died in floods that swept through Farah province in western Afghanistan, according to Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee on Tuesday.  Abdul Mateen Qani, Spokesman for the Interior Ministry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said that women and children were among the victims, while five others were injured.  He added that the families were on a picnic in Kojar village in Pushtkoh district when heavy rain and a hailstorm struck them as they were climbing a mountain. Afghanistan experiences devastating floods annually. Last year, floods in the north…

Bangkok : At least 18 people were killed and 23 injured in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after the brakes failed on a tour bus and it rolled upside down into a ditch. “It was a downhill road and the brakes failed, and the driver lost control of the vehicle before it overturned,” said Colonel Sophon Phramaneehe, adding that those who died were adults on a study trip. There were 49 people on the bus, all Thai, including the driver, the police official said.

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,…