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Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, received the 21st annual report of the National Audit Office (NAO) for the 2023/2024 professional year from Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Auditor General of the NAO. The minister emphasised the role of the NAO as a cornerstone of HM the King’s comprehensive development process. The auditor general highlighted its contribution to protecting public funds, preserving Bahrain’s resources, and ensuring the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, and optimal resource utilisation through adherence to professional and…

Bangkok : The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days. In southern Thailand, the floods have impacted nearly 534,000 households, with the death toll climbing to nine from four reported on Friday and leaving thousands in 200 temporary shelters that have been set up in affected areas, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said. In neighbouring Malaysia, the floods have impacted nearly 139,000 people in…

Manama : Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), announced the conclusion of the third edition of Cityscape Bahrain 2024, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The exhibition achieved unprecedented success, with real estate transactions exceeding BD 341 million. Khalaf highlighted that this achievement reflects the attention and support given to Bahrain’s real estate sector by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, further solidifying Bahrain’s position as a…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to attend a reception hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Bahrain, marking the UAE’s 53rd Union Day. Upon his arrival, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah was welcomed by Fahad Mohammed bin Kardous Alameri, the UAE Ambassador to Bahrain. He conveyed the congratulations of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, affirmed Bahraini Women’s Day as a national occasion that highlights the pivotal role of women in the Kingdom’s progress. He noted that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and with the guidance of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, Bahraini women have become essential contributors to national development, excelling…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputed His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), to attend the closing ceremony of the Middle East Ironman 70.3 Bahrain. The ceremony, held at Reef Island, was attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE); His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Rashid…

Manama : The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit will convene on December 1 in Kuwait, bringing together the leaders of GCC member states, to address pressing regional and global challenges. The summit underscores the importance of collective action in strengthening Gulf cooperation, building on more than four decades of progress and positioning the GCC as one of the most successful regional organisations globally.   Since its establishment 43 years ago, the GCC has been guided by its charter principles, advancing prosperity and stability across member states under the leadership of their rulers. The bloc’s achievements span economic development, security, and…

Vatican City : Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi, Public Affairs Minister at the Royal Court, and Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani, Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church, signed a cooperation agreement between the King Hamad Digital Library and Royal Archive Centre of Bahrain and the Vatican Apostolic Library. The agreement aims to provide the King Hamad Digital Library and the Royal Archive Centre access to the Vatican Apostolic Library’s digital platform, manuscripts, and archival documents. It also includes collaboration in archival preservation, digitisation, and documentation. This collaboration reflects the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa…

Manama :The second day of The Bahrain Animal Production Show (Mara’ee), saw significant turnout from visitors of all ages, who enjoyed the diverse activities on offer. The exhibition is held at the Bahrain International Endurance Village until December 1. The day featured a variety of entertainment and educational events, including cowboy shows, European horse displays, and traditional Bahraini activities such as heritage horse shows and show-jumping competitions, which attracted visitors of all ages. Interactive plays, such as “Saeed’s Story Cart”, added fun and excitement to the event. In the exhibition’s sections, over 90 exhibitors participated in the livestock sector, while…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, sons of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), participated in the IRONKIDS race.  The event was held as part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship, hosted in Bahrain under the patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad attended…