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Manama : His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, attended the final horse race of the 2024–2025 season, organised by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) at its racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. Held over eight rounds, the race featured strong competition for the Bapco Energies Group Cups, drawing the participation of a distinguished audience including Their Highnesses, officials, sponsor representatives, and equestrian enthusiasts. The evening marked the conclusion of a successful racing season, noted for its strong performances and competitive spirit. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the conclusion of the 2024–2025 cruise ship season, during which the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed 140,100 tourists from around the world. This marked a 15% increase compared to the previous season, along with a notable rise in the number of visitors who chose to stay in hotels and resorts across the Kingdom. Dana Osama Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Projects and Resources at BTEA, said the season, which ran from November 2024 to April 2025, saw the arrival of 40 cruise ships. She noted that the season contributed to economic…

Manama : The Bahrain 2025 World Boccia Challenge Championship began at Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall (D), with the Kingdom of Bahrain hosting the event from April 19 to 23. The championship features over 70 athletes and 97 officials representing 14 countries from around the world.Ahead of the competition, the technical committee initiated medical and technical classification procedures for the athletes in accordance with international standards, ensuring fair competition and equal opportunities for all participants.The championship is one of the key events on the global Paralympic calendar and serves as an important platform to promote the empowerment and inclusion of…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, to attend the final match of the 2024–2025 HM the King’s Football Cup. The final match, held at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, concluded with Al Khalidiya Club winning the title after defeating Sitra Club 3–2. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports,…

Beijing : Apple’s shipments of smartphones in China slumped 9% in the first quarter from a year earlier and it was the only major manufacturer to see a decline, according to data from research firm IDC. Apple, which ranks fifth in China’s smartphone market, saw shipments fall to 9.8 million phones, giving it a market share of 13.7%, down from 17.4% in the previous quarter. By contrast, market leader Xiaomi saw its shipments surge 40% to 13.3 million while industry-wide shipments grew 3.3%.

Rome : Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said. The accident happened on the cable car service between the town of Castellammare di Stabia and Monte Faito, a scenic peak offering views of the Mount Vesuvius volcano and the Bay of Naples, around 45 km (28 miles) south-east of the city.The car fell after a supporting cable snapped. One of the four people killed was a cable car operator from a nearby town, Italian media said, citing local…

Manama : Under the patronage of 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, the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Championship will kick off on Friday, April 18, at The Avenues Bahrain. The championship will feature two main categories: Bahrain’s Strongest Man and the GCC’s Strongest Man, with participants competing in seven events: Carry & Load, XL Bar Deadlift, Viking Press, Wheel of Pain, Arm over Arm Pull, Hercules Hold, and Power Stairs. Weigh-ins for competitors…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Bapco Energies, chaired the Group’s first quarter board meeting for 2025. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad expressed appreciation for Bapco Energies’ achievements in building and managing a national portfolio of energy companies that support Bahrain’s economy and strengthen investment opportunities in the sector. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad commended the progress made towards the goals set earlier this year, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, to advance the energy…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has been awarded with the  “Smart City Initiative Award 2025” at the Bahrain Smart cities summit for its MyGov mobile app. This came during the opening ceremony of the 8th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025, held under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, from April 15-16, under the theme: “Building the Future: Smart Cities, Sustainable Growth”. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), expressed his pride and honor at the recognition ofMyGov Mobile application and thanked the organisers of the summit…

Manama : The Ministry of Works won the Waste Management Solutions Award for its project on using recycled demolition and construction waste as material in road construction, as part of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, extended his appreciation to Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, for honouring the ministry as one of the award recipients in recognition of its smart and sustainable city initiatives. He also commended the organisers of the event. Minister Al Hawaj commended the efforts of the ministry’s engineers in implementing the project, highlighting that…