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Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, signed the 1446 AH Hajj arrangements agreement with Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah. The agreement is within the framework of the final preparations for this year’s season. Bahrain’s quota for this year is 4,625 pilgrims. The agreement was signed during Al Maawda’s participation in the 4th Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

Manama :Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, met with Dr. Tarek Nabulsi, Director of the Development and Social Policies Department, Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs. The meeting focused on further developing cooperation between Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development and the Council Secretariat, as well as preparations for upcoming Arab Social Affairs Ministers meetings. Both sides emphasised the importance of coordinating efforts and enhancing collaboration among member states to achieve shared goals. Al Alawi commended the secretariat’s role in coordinating efforts among member states and emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to supporting social initiatives…

Manama : In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sport, the REHC organised today the second round of the fourth edition of the Bahrain Turf Series as well as the 12th race of this season over stc Bahrain Cups at its racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. The ten round race saw the attendance of a number of Their Highness, prominent figures, sponsors’ representatives as well as…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a telephone call from the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris. During the call, bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, as well as ways to further develop them, were discussed. Vice President Harris expressed her appreciation for the Kingdom of Bahrain’s role in ensuring regional security, stability, and peace under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Vice President Harris affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain…

Baghdad : Bahrain’s parliamentary delegation is participating in the meeting of the Permanent Political Committee of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), held in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 11-12. The delegation is also attending the fourth meeting of the APA Executive Council. The agenda of the Permanent Political Committee includes discussions on eight draft resolutions addressing key topics, including good governance, the rule of law and judicial empowerment, best parliamentary practices, fostering prosperity in Asia through cooperation, collaboration between Asian parliaments and governments, harmonious development through democracy, parliamentary support for the Palestinian people, and enhancing cooperation among APA members to protect…

Manama: The Indian School, Bahrain (ISB), is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its journey, marking its 75th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, a series of events will be held to honour the school’s rich history, achievements and its enduring commitment to the community. The celebration details were  announced by the school during a press conference held on Saturday. The inaugural ceremony for this historic event will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the school’s Isa Town campus, where the exclusive Platinum Jubilee logo will be unveiled. The opening event will kick off a…

Manchester : Salford City captain Curtis Tilt was 16 when he went to work in a quarry, operating 50 tonne excavators and eating pies and sausage rolls from a food truck during his breaks, all the while believing he had played his last football match. Far from it. On Saturday, his League Two team will take on Premier League champions Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup.The 33-year-old centre back will have the enormous task of trying to stop one of the game’s best goal-scorers in Erling Haaland.”Many have tried, many have failed, but…

Nicosia : Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, received His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his wishes of continued progress and prosperity for Cyprus and its people. The meeting discussed the cooperation relations between the UAE and Cyprus, with the two sides addressing various regional and international developments of mutual interest, notably the situation in the Middle East.

California : Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night on Thursday, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength. The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city’s western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near Pasadena already rank as the most destructive in Los Angeles history, consuming more than 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) – or some 53 square miles – turning entire neighborhoods to ash. The death toll from the blazes rose to 10, Los Angeles County’s…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi,  Social Development Minister, conducted an inspection visit to the Child Welfare Home. The visit aimed to enhance field supervision, assess the home’s operations, and review the services provided to children. The minister reviewed the home’s operational standards, including care, living, health, and social services, and its programmes.