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Manama : Sara Ahmed Buhijji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), held a meeting with representatives of the hospitality sector in conjunction with the celebration of Arab Tourism Day. The meeting reviewed key developments and initiatives led by BTEA to drive tourism growth and discussed ways to enhance collaboration between the authority and hotel establishments. Buhijji highlighted the vital role of the hospitality sector in supporting and promoting tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She also underscored the importance of cooperation across all tourism sectors to provide a comprehensive and distinguished visitor experience, in line…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) launched its annual Ramadhan campaign, “Changing Their Lives,” to encourage community support for its charitable projects during the holy month. Mai Ahmed Al Sa’ai, Director of Charitable Resources Development at RHF, noted that the campaign aligns with the foundation’s strategy to engage society in humanitarian initiatives and promote social solidarity. This year, contributions will support healthcare, including insulin pumps for children and cataract surgery; education, through scholarships for RHF beneficiaries; and economic empowerment, by assisting productive families in achieving financial independence. Additionally, 325 daily Iftar meals will be prepared by 17 RHF mothers…

Manama Under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Al Dana, Daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Wife of Shaikh Ahmed bin Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, the +973 pop-up exhibition was inaugurated at The Avenues. Organised by +973 Artisanat, the exhibition runs from February 24 to March 2. HH Shaikha Fatima Al Dana emphasised the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reinforced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in empowering entrepreneurs by developing their potential, encouraging innovation, and promoting…

Manama : Manama, the Indian Embassy organized the “India in Bahrain” festival. This initiative by the Indian Embassy aimed to promote Indian art, culture, and trade in Bahrain. Various cultural programs from different states of India were showcased, and 19 Indian organizations participated at the invitation of the Indian Embassy. “Bahrain Odia Samaj” was invited by the Embassy to represent Odisha state in India in Bahrain Festival . They have actively engaged in “Odisha Stall” with cultural programs. A major attraction of the cultural event was the Sambalpuri dance performed by children from the “Bahrain Odia Samaj.” Mrinayani Nayak, Aardhya…

Kuwait : The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) participated in the 100th Executive Board Meeting of the GCC National Olympic Committee Presidents, held in Kuwait. The delegation was led by Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Member of the Board of Directors of the BOC. The meeting reviewed the Oman Olympic Committee’s report on hosting the Third GCC Beach Games (Muscat 2025), set for 5 – 11 April, and approved its official logo. Discussions also covered challenges in multi-sport events, with the Planning, Coordination, and Follow-up Committee tasked with resolving issues in collaboration with advisory committees. The request from the…

Rome : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met with Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, at the headquarters of the Italian government in Rome. HE the Prime Minister, emphasised the importance of the visit in enhancing bilateral relations and advancing cooperation. Both sides discussed means to enhance cooperation between the two countries as part of their strategic partnership. Both sides reviewed the development of UAE-Italy relations, particularly in the domains of economy, investment, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, and cultural cooperation, reflecting the depth of…

Manama : The Public Prosecution participated in the Medical Ethics and Law Conference, organised by Primary Healthcare Centres.Adnan Al Wedaei, Chief Prosecutor for Ministries and Public Entities, presented a research paper titled Medical Errors in Bahrain’s Criminal Legislation.  He discussed constitutional guarantees ensuring individuals’ right to appropriate healthcare that upholds their life and safety.Al Wedaei emphasised that achieving this goal requires collective efforts to provide patient care according to the highest safety and quality standards. He also highlighted that the patient-doctor relationship is built on mutual trust, which Bahraini legislation seeks to protect through a legal and regulatory framework safeguarding…

Vatican : The Vatican announced that His Holiness Pope Francis’ health remains critical as he suffers from double pneumonia and the onset of kidney failure. However, he remains alert.HH the Pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 in his longest hospital stay since the start of his papacy 12 years ago.A Vatican official, who did not wish to be named, said that the pope was eating normally and able to get up and move around his hospital room.On Sunday, the Vatican described the pope’s condition as critical for the second consecutive day. It stated that blood tests…

New York : Jordan and the Republic of Burundi signed a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations to strengthen friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries and institutionalise cooperation in political, economic, social, cultural and scientific scopes. The statement was signed on behalf of the two countries’ governments by the Permanent Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Mahmoud Hamoud and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Burundi, Ambassador Zephyrin Maniratanga, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra).

Manama : Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), stated that the recently launched MyGov app on the eGovernment App Store (bahrain.bh/apps) marks the initial phase of the government’s plan to consolidate digital services.  The initiative focuses on merging existing government applications into three primary platforms:  “MyGov” for individuals, “AlTajir” for businesses, and “Bahrain” for visitors.  Some applications, such as eKey 2.0, will remain as supporting tools due to their specific functions. Al Qaed emphasised that iGA will continue to enhance the MyGov app by integrating additional eServices based on public demand and usage,…