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Manama : Heads of delegations from Asian Olympic committees convened in Manama as part of preparations for the 3rd Asian Youth Games – Bahrain 2025, with the participation of Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary-General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), and Vinod Kumar, Deputy Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Yousef Duaij, Chairman of the Executive Committee, highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to delivering a high-standard edition that reflects Asia’s diversity and unity. He described the seminar as an important platform for coordination and operational planning. Al Kooheji noted that accreditation guidelines would be issued in June, with early…

Manama : The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) is celebrating International Museum Day, observed annually on May 18. This year’s theme, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” is being brought to life through a rich cultural programme running from May 17 to 31. This initiative aims to highlight the role of museums in the Kingdom of Bahrain as hubs for community engagement and cultural innovation, offering platforms that creatively bridge the past and present. As part of the celebration, BACA has announced free entry to the Bahrain National Museum and Qal’at al Bahrain Site Museum on…

Windsor : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the endurance race held today at the grounds of Windsor Great Park in the United Kingdom, as part of the annual event sponsored by the Kingdom of Bahrain. Upon arrival, HM the King was received by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team; His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and…

Baghdad : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired today in Baghdad the opening session of the preparatory meeting for the 34th Ordinary Session of the Arab Summit, hosted by the Republic of Iraq on May 17. In his remarks, the Minister expressed appreciation for the generous hospitality, and the preparations made to host the Baghdad Summit. He also thanked His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, and his team at the General Secretariat, for their constructive cooperation and the support provided to the Kingdom of Bahrain during its presidency of the…

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 (22) of 2025 appointing an interim Board of Directors for Al Ahli Sports Club. The interim Board of Directors of the 2025–2026 term shall be chaired by Khalid Ibrahim Ali Kanoo. The members include Yousif Hassan Yousif Al Arabi, Bader Nasser Mohamed Hussain, Bashara Abdo Fath Al Rahman Bashara, Nawaf Fouad Abdulali Al Jishi, Tariq Mohamed Ali Taqi, Mohamed Nabeel Salem Abdulla Al Shurooqi,…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, emphasised that the Ministry places citizens at the centre of its priorities, as they are the focus and objective of initiatives stemming from the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. On the occasion of Abdullah bin Yousef Fakhro Social Development Center receiving the Gold Category rating under the “Taqyeem” evaluation programme for government service centres, the Minister expressed his pride in the honouring of the…

Madrid : An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sent a huge pillar of smoke over the city and prompted Spanish authorities to urge nearby residents to stay indoors, but no one was reported injured, emergency services said Wednesday. Officials recommended that local residents close their windows to stop smoke fumes from entering their homes. The explosion occurred midday in an industrial park in Alcalá de Guadaíra, located about 20 minutes to the east of Seville’s city center. A thick plume of black smoke formed above the building which contained chemical products. Emergency services immediately cleared personnel from the…

Manama : The UAE Investors Centre was inaugurated at Bahrain Financial Harbour. The centre, affiliated with Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, was launched in the presence of Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce. Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Bahrain, commended the initiative, describing it as a key step towards enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain. He noted that the centre would open new avenues for UAE investments…

Manama : Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Bahrain (UOB), approved the appointment of new directors to several key departments at the university. Mahmood Ali Ahmed Al Hayki was appointed as the Director of Alumni Affairs, Lama Yousif Ahmed was appointed as the Director of Communication, and Abdulaziz Mohamed Sharif was appointed as Director of Student Activities and Services. Dr. Juma congratulated the appointees, and highlighted the importance of collective efforts to strengthen the university’s performance and enhance the quality of services offered to students.

Manila : A restive volcano in central Philippines briefly erupted Tuesday, spewing a 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) ash plume and debris into the sky as its rumblings were heard nearby. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderately explosive eruption occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano before dawn, lasting five minutes based on seismic and infrasound data. “The eruption generated a greyish voluminous plume that rose approximately 4.5 kilometers above the vent before drifting to the southwest,” the institute’s bulletin added. Ash fell in at least nine villages southwest of the volcano on Negros island, but no injuries…