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Riyadh : The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has officially joined the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability and regional energy transformation.  This strategic move aligns with GCCIA’s long-term vision of fostering a resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon power network across the Gulf region. Ahmed Al Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, said: “Joining UNEZA reflects GCCIA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy development. Our participation reinforces our regional leadership in advancing clean energy initiatives and underscores our role in building a climate-resilient future for the Gulf.” UNEZA, established during…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2025. Running from 21st May to 28th June 2025, public and private organisations, NGOs, and individuals are invited to submit their ICT initiatives via the award’s website www.egovaward.bh. The 2025 categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Applications for Smart Devices, and the Citizen Award category, which includes the Best Digital Idea or…

Abu Dhabi, : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at His Majesty’s residence in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders reflected on the close ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE, and the shared commitment to continue advancing cooperation in support of development priorities and sustainable prosperity in both countries. Both sides also discussed regional developments in the Middle East and international issues of common interest. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…

Hong Kong : Heavy weekend rains in China’s southern Guangdong and Guangxi provinces killed at least six people and disrupted trains and power supply, state media said, with alerts issued for severe flooding and geological disasters in parts of the country. China’s National Meteorological Centre issued multiple heavy rain warnings in the Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi and Guangdong regions and the northwestern province of Xinjiang from Sunday to Monday. It said a yellow alert was issued in parts of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, indicating a relatively high risk of mountain flooding. At least 10 railway lines connecting the southern city of Shenzhen…

Jakarta : Torrential rains forced a halt on Monday to Indonesia’s search for 14 missing in its easternmost region of Papua after a landslide killed six workers at a gold mine and injured four, officials said. The rains had triggered Friday’s landslide, which hit a small mine run by residents of the Arfak mountains of West Papua province, said Abdul Muhari, the spokesperson of Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency. Authorities will resume on Tuesday their search for those missing after the disaster, which engulfed temporary shelters used by miners. The search effort was hampered by “damaged roads and mountainous tracks as…

Manama : The Shura Council, led by Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, launched the “Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development” forum.  The event featured Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, as keynote speaker, with the participation of ministers, public and private sector representatives, and support from Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB). The forum is part of the Shura Council’s strategic initiatives to implement the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the…

Vatican : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the 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), attended the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost), at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City. His Highness extended the congratulations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Windsor : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended a dinner banquet hosted in his honour by His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the occasion of His Majesty’s attendance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor; and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for…

Windsor : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, highlighted that the attendance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Windsor Horse Show reflects His Majesty’s continued support for the Royal Endurance Team in international competitions. Present were His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held talks today with Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, on the strategic relations between the UAE and the United States and the joint efforts to strengthen and expand them across various fields to serve their shared interests. The discussions also covered regional and international topics of common interest. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the meeting took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness received the US President, who is on a state visit…