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AlUla : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic. The meeting reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy and ways to support and enhance them in various domains to achieve common interests. Discussions also addressed regional and international developments, issues of mutual interest, and the efforts made regarding these matters. HRH the Crown Prince and the Italian Prime Minister signed an agreement to establish the Saudi-Italian Strategic Partnership Council.

Manama : On the occasion of 76th Republic Day of India, the national flag was unfurled by Ambassador H.E. Mr. Vinod K. Jacob at a solemn ceremony held at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Seef. It may be recalled that it was on 26 January 1950 that India’s founding document, the Constitution of India, came into effect after nearly three years of debates. The ceremony was attended by around 1000 members of Indian community. It began with offering of flowers to the father of the nation- Mahatma Gandhi. During the ceremony, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Vinod K. Jacob read…

Manama: The Indian School celebrated the 76th Republic Day of India with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony and the distribution of awards to meritorious students. The event took place at the school’s Isa Town campus, where students, teachers and parents from both campuses gathered to commemorate the occasion. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag by Hon. Vice-Chairman and Hon. Member of HSSE and Sports, Dr. Mohammed Faizal. His presidential address emphasized the importance of upholding the values enshrined in India’s Constitution. The ceremony was attended by  Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian, Hon. Assistant Secretary & Hon. Member-Academics Ranjini…

Riyadh : The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute in Saudi Arabia will organise the third edition of the PRIORITY Summit under the theme “Invest with Purpose” in Miami, USA, from 19 to 21 February 2025. The summit will bring together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities at the Faena Hotel in Miami. The PRIORITY Summit will discuss proposed solutions and the outcomes of strategic investments in innovation and sustainability amidst geopolitical tensions, rising living costs, and challenges in healthcare and employment. Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, stated, “We are bringing together…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of India, HE Droupadi Murmu, on the anniversary of India’s Republic Day. His Royal Highness sent a similar cable to the Prime Minister of India, HE Narendra Modi.

Paris : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain following a visit to France at the invitation of His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. During the visit, His Majesty King Hamad held discussions with HE President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on the development of the strong relations between the two countries, ways to expand cooperation across all fields, and the latest regional and international developments.

Manama : Al Noor International School has been invited to reinstate its commitment to the OxfordQuality Programme by Oxford University Press after three extremely successful academic years at the school since the historic partnership was agreed in November 2021. The Oxford Quality Programme is an agreement between Oxford University Press and selected schools around the world that share a commitment to excellence in the teaching. Al Noor International School was the first school in the Gulf region to be invited to take part in the partnership in 2021 in recognition of the strong emphasis it places on the effective teaching…

Rabat : Morocco aborted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, thanks to the resilience of its border and coastal surveillance systems, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior. The ministry stated that 58% of irregular foreign migrants came from West Africa, 12% from the Maghreb, and 9% from East and Central Africa. A total of 332 smuggling networks have been dismantled, with 18,645 migrants rescued at sea and provided with medical assistance and accommodation.

Tunis : His Excellency President Kais Saied of Tunisia received a written message from His Excellency President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania regarding relations between the two countries. The message was delivered by Sid Ahmed Ould Aboh, Mauritanian Minister of Economy and Finance, during a meeting with HE President Kais Saied. The meeting addressed cooperation between Tunisia and Mauritania and ways to strengthen relations in various fields.

Dublin : Record high winds from Storm Eowyn battered Ireland and Northern Ireland on Friday, leaving almost one-third of Irish homes and businesses without power and forcing cancellation of hundreds of flights and the closure of schools and public transport.   Officials had warned the storm was set to be one of the most dangerous they have faced and the Irish weather agency, Met Eireann, said a gust of 182 kph (113 mph) overnight at Mace Head in County Galway provisionally broke an 80-year-old record. Streets in Dublin were deserted during the usual morning rush hour, as stores kept their shutters…