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Riyadh : Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, chaired the Saudi-German Roundtable meeting, which aimed to enhance bilateral relations and explore avenues for cooperation, with participation from some of the largest private sector companies from both nations. During the meeting, Al Jadaan emphasised that Germany is a key economic partner for Saudi Arabia, with the two countries bolstering economic cooperation that has flourished over the years. The meeting addressed significant economic developments in both Saudi Arabia and Germany. Additionally, it explored opportunities for collaboration between private sectors in various fields, including renewable energy, petrochemicals, mining, healthcare, digital transformation,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting today at Gudaibiya Palace. On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), the Cabinet commended the BDF’s advancements in enhancing combat readiness, attributing this progress to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Cabinet extended its best wishes for the BDF’s continued progress and development. The Cabinet praised the success of the second edition of the Bapco Energies…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (5) of 2025, restructuring the Board of Directors of the National Space Science Agency (NSSA). The restructured Board of Directors of the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) shall be chaired by Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, and include the following members: 1- Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Khalifa 2- President of the University of Bahrain (UoB) 3- Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) 4- Ali Abdulaziz Janahi 5- Amal Ahmed Al Abbasi 6- Khalid Saleh Asheer The board membership term shall be…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, issued Edict (7) of 2025 regarding the appointment of the Bahrain Rugby Federation (BRF) board. Under the edict, the BRF board for the 2024–2028 term has been appointed, with Jean-Christophe François Abel Durand as President and Timothy Anthony Naim Matar, Anthony David William Blumer, Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed Yaqoub Al Saad, Talal Mohsen Mohammed Karim Al Sharif, Jason Barry Barry Smith, John Humphreys Klinak Skinner, Mariam Abdulrahman…

Philadelphia : A medevac plane carrying six people, including a child, crashed in Philadelphia, with no confirmed survivors. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance reported that the aircraft was carrying four crew members, a pediatric patient, and the child’s guardian. The company indicated that it has yet to confirm any survivors. Local officials stated that the crash occurred in a densely populated area, and the number of casualties remains unverified. The incident follows a mid-air collision last week between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C., which resulted in 67 fatalities, marking the deadliest U.S.…

Cairo : The 55th Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Defense, arrived today at El-Arish International Airport in Egypt carrying shelter and food supplies to be delivered to Palestinians in Gaza. This aid effort is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian commitment, reaffirming the Kingdom’s continued support for the Palestinian people in times of crisis.

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, announced that the ministry is testing a remote visual notarisation system in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA). The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, expanding the private sector’s role while the ministry oversees licensed private notaries. Al Maawda said that private notaries will receive training from the Judicial and Legal Studies Institute, with access requiring electronic key authentication. The minister urged users to register for government notifications via bahrain.bh, as registered details will be used for service access. Al Maawda reaffirmed the…

Rabat : Morocco’s National Investment Commission has approved $1.7 billion (MAD 17.3 billion) in 20 investment projects, expected to generate 27,000 jobs, Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate for Investment, announced Wednesday. The projects fall under two investment schemes: the basic support system (MAD 4.3 billion, 5,500 jobs) and the strategic support system (up to MAD 13 billion, 21,500 jobs), spanning 14 provinces across seven regions. The investments target seven key sectors, including tourism, renewable energy, agri-food, automotive, packaging, lighting, textiles, metallurgy, and telecoms. “These projects highlight Morocco’s growing appeal as an investment hub,” Zidane said following the commission’s meeting, chaired by…

Paris : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has received the first batch of 80 Rafale fighter jets from France during an official ceremony in Paris. In a statement issued today, the ministry confirmed that this step is part of a “historic deal” signed with France’s Dassault Aviation, reflecting the deep strategic partnership between the UAE and France. The acquisition of these aircraft is part of a comprehensive plan to modernise the country’s defence capabilities, including upgrading the Air Force fleet with the latest military equipment to address regional and international security challenges. Brigadier General Pilot Mohamed…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Crown Prince’s Cup Festival, sponsored by Cebarco, held from January 30-31, at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) in Sakhir. His Royal Highness emphasised the significance of horse-racing as an integral part of Bahrain’s rich heritage, noting that the Kingdom has experienced remarkable progress in the equestrian sports sector. His Royal Highness attributed this advancement to the continuous support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the importance of…