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Venice : Bahraini artist Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa inaugurated his participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with the unveiling of his monumental installation, “Guarding the Passage”, before an audience of art critics, cultural figures, and international media representatives. Through “Guarding the Passage”, Rashid Al Khalifa presents a visual and philosophical exploration of the balance between protection and openness. Positioned at the intersection of architecture and memory, the installation reimagines the concept of the “cage” as a space for human connection and interaction rather than isolation or confinement. Made from layered red metal grids,…

Manama : Faisal Akef Al Fayez, President of the Senate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, departed the Kingdom of Bahrain following an official visit undertaken at the invitation of Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The visit reflected the close relations and growing strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. During the visit, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Al Fayez, who conveyed…

Kuwait : His Highness Amir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait sent a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron on bilateral relations and regional developments. According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah delivered the letter to Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, during a meeting held in Paris as part of his official visit to France. The meeting reviewed means to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, in addition to the latest regional and international developments.

Beijing : US President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday after concluding a two-day state visit to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump held a meeting in Beijing on Friday. Xi said Trump’s visit was historic and significant, adding that both sides had outlined a new vision for building constructive China-US relations based on strategic stability. Xi said the two sides had reached important understandings on maintaining stability in economic and trade relations, expanding practical cooperation across various sectors, and appropriately addressing each side’s concerns. He added that both countries also agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on…

Washington : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed the positive dialogue between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying reduced tensions between the world’s two largest economies would support the global economy. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said constructive dialogue between the two countries would help ease trade tensions and reduce uncertainty, which would benefit both economies and the global economy. She added that geopolitical pressures continue to affect the global economy and have contributed to rising oil prices, which could exceed $100 per barrel under some scenarios. Kozack said continued geopolitical tensions could slow global growth to…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. The discussions took place during Modi’s official visit to the UAE. The two sides emphasised their commitment to expanding cooperation in support of sustainable prosperity for both countries and reviewed progress in several sectors, including the economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology, and artificial intelligence. They also addressed regional and international developments, particularly the situation…

New Delhi : Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, Republic of India, where he headed the UAE delegation. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Minister Al Marar affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of all Iranian allegations and Iran’s attempts to justify the terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and Arab and international countries in the region. He stressed that these acts constitute a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the principles of good neighbourliness, and that the UAE reserves its…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, continues its efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting human harmony. He stressed that safeguarding national sovereignty is key to sustainable peace. On the occasion of the International Day of Living Together…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, witnessed the exchange and announcement of several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries. The agreements were exchanged during Modi’s official visit to the UAE and covered sectors including energy, defence, artificial intelligence, maritime industries, and infrastructure investment. Among the agreements signed were strategic collaboration agreements between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian energy companies, an agreement on the framework for strategic defence partnership between the…

Jeddah : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The call reviewed the close bilateral relations between the two countries, and means to enhance and develop joint cooperation across various domains in a manner that serves mutual interests. Both sides also discussed regional and international developments, the evolving situation in the region, and reviewed ongoing efforts to enhance regional security and stability.