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Manama : The Royal Medical Services announced that a sickle cell patient has been discharged from the hospital after successfully completing treatment through a bone marrow transplant using CRISPR gene-editing technology. He is the first sickle cell patient outside the US to be publicly announced as having received the treatment successfully.  Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Medical Services, said that this medical achievement by the Bahrain Oncology Centre reflects Bahrain’s development in providing advanced treatments. He attributed this to the vision and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Manama : The Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre has launched the first edition of the Cybersecurity Guardians Hackathon. The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre, in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Centre and the University of Bahrain. The preparatory day featured specialised training workshops attended by Dr. Abdulla bin Nasser Al Noaimi, CEO of the Nasser Scientific and Technical Centre, and Shaikh Abdulla bin Mohammed…

Dubai : Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), participated in the World Governments Summit 2025, themed “Shaping Future Governments”, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The summit brought together heads of state, government officials, decision-makers, and specialists from various countries. Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed took part in a panel discussion titled “How Can Governments Strengthen Digital Resilience?” where he outlined Bahrain’s strategies for ensuring digital resilience by balancing regulation and innovation. He highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the digital economy through a resilient technological infrastructure and proactive measures to address potential…

Manama : Bahrain marks the 24th anniversary of the adoption of the National Action Charter, a historic milestone that laid the foundation for the Kingdom’s comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The anniversary coincides with the Silver Jubilee of HM the King’s accession to the throne, highlighting the far-reaching impact of His Majesty’s developmental initiatives, with the National Action Charter at the forefront. The charter, followed by the 2002 Constitution and subsequent legislative advancements, has positioned Bahrain among progressive democratic nations, reinforcing the principles of the rule of law and institutional governance. As…

Manama : : Civil Defence rescued two Asian nationals after pulling them from the rubble of a building collapse in Arad, while one person died and four others were injured. Civil Defence responded to the incident in coordination with relevant Interior Ministry departments, securing the site and managing traffic in the surrounding area. Seven Civil Defence vehicles and 38 personnel were deployed to contain the incident. The National Ambulance transported the injured to hospital for medical care. Initial reports indicate the collapse was caused by a gas cylinder explosion. The building owner has been summoned, and investigations are underway to…

Seoul : Passengers traveling on South Korean airlines will be banned from storing portable battery banks and e-cigarettes in overhead storage compartments starting next month, the South Korean government said Thursday. The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the new lithium-ion battery and e-cigarette safety standards for domestic airlines that will take effect March 1, introduced in response to a major fire incident aboard an Air Busan aircraft before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in Busan last month. During flights, battery banks and e-cigarettes must be placed in clear plastic bags or protective pouches, or have exposed…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) kicked off the HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa International Showjumping Championship at the Military Sports Association’s field in Al Raffa. The veterinary inspection of the participating horses was successfully conducted yesterday under the supervision of the organising committee, led by Championship Director Abdulaziz Mayoof Al Rumaihi. The process proceeded seamlessly, facilitated by the excellent…

Nouakchott : Mohamed Ould Khaled, the Minister of Energy and Oil of Mauritania, announced that the first quantities of gas from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) site would be shipped to the international market in late February. He noted that this would be an important milestone in developing this project, which is the culmination of a diligent and successful work process, Mauritania News Agency reported. The minister said that the main destination for the gas produced will be the European and Asian markets, but that the duality of demand and price will determine the product’s final destination. The minister pointed…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), inaugurated the Al-Fateh Sports Hall at the United Kingdom Naval Support Facility, at the Salman Naval Base. His Highness affirmed the strong cooperation and joint coordination between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom across various fields, particularly in the military and defense sectors. His Highness emphasised that this collaboration reflects the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…

Manama : His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard, held a meeting with the United States Congress members Carol Miller and Jimmy Panetta. The meeting was attended by Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US; Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor; and Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Strategic Security Bureau (SSB). HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad emphasised the strong strategic relations between Bahrain and the US. Congresswoman Miller expressed appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad…