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Manama :  As part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Honourable E. David Burt, JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda, visited the Bahrain National Museum. The Premier of Bermuda was received by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed underscored the strength of relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Bermuda, expressing his aspiration to expand bilateral cooperation across various domains, particularly in the cultural sector. He highlighted the importance of fostering effective partnerships that encourage cultural investment and serve the mutual…

Manama : The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced that the Isa Town Customer Service Centre has joined the Mawaeed application, enabling appointment booking for birth and death certificate services, as well as building and establishment address services, effective Sunday, February 1, 2026. The iGA said the service provides an additional appointment booking channel alongside existing digital services, allowing users who prefer in-person visits to book appointments in advance through the Mawaeed app. The application is available for download via the eGovernment App Store at bahrain.bh/apps, as well as Android, iOS, and Huawei app stores. The new system replaces the…

Kinshasa : More than 200 people were killed after the Rubaya coltan mine collapsed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to local sources. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with initial estimates indicating that up to 227 people remain missing. Victims included miners as well as civilians present at a nearby market, while several injured people were rescued and taken for treatment. The Rubaya mine produces around 15 percent of global coltan output, a mineral used to extract tantalum for advanced electronics, including mobile phones and computers. Mining operations are largely carried out manually in an area under the…

Manama : The third edition of the annual Legacy Family Business Forum will be held on April 8, 2026, at Downtown Rotana Hotel in Manama, following the success of its previous editions. Launched in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2023, the forum highlights the sustainability of family businesses amid regional and global challenges and rapid technological change. Previous editions brought together Gulf family business leaders, public and private sector decision makers, and specialists in economic, legal, and academic fields. The 2026 forum will feature local and regional speakers from the next generation of family business leaders. Sessions will address innovation…

Riyadh : Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), emphasised that artificial intelligence has become a new platform for improving the quality of life, increasing job opportunities, and consolidating the pillars of effective governance, thus taking societies from sufficiency to societal creativity and promoting sustainable development. His remarks came during the two-day International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026), organised by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in Riyadh, in partnership with King Saud University and the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), in the presence of experts…

Dubai : 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, participated in the international qualifying race for the World Endurance Championship, held at Dubai International Endurance City in the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club and member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the final day of the Crown Prince’s Cup Festival, sponsored by Cebarco, held at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) in Sakhir. His Royal Highness highlighted the developments being made in the Kingdom’s equestrian sector, which continues to go from strength to strength with the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister recognised the efforts made by the national workforce to effectively implement the strategic plans and programmes to…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, said that the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, observed annually on January 28, represents a global occasion to renew commitment to human values based on tolerance, mutual respect, and the promotion of understanding among societies. The minister noted that the international designation of the day stemmed from a Bahraini initiative launched by the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, reflecting the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the Bahrain First Festival 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education at Bahrain National Stadium. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, along with a number of ministry officials. Students attending the festival, numbering around 30,000 from public and private schools, welcomed His Majesty. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by student Khalid Abdulghani Humood from Al Muharraq Secondary Boys School. The Minister of Education then delivered a speech in which…

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman has officially approved its joining the Artemis Accords, alongside signing an agreement aimed at enhancing joint cooperation in the peaceful exploration of space. According to the Oman News Agency, Casey Swails, Deputy Associate Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), said that Oman’s inclusion in this group of 61 nations within the Artemis Accords reflects its commitment to shared values for space exploration conducted for peaceful purposes. Swails explained that the Accords establish unified standards to ensure interoperability, emphasising the need for regulatory frameworks in space similar to those on Earth. Just…