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Amman : Bahrain has won the bid to host the 17th edition of the Arab Games in 2031, while Jordan will organise the 18th edition in 2035. The announcement was made during the 22nd General Assembly meeting of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees, held in Jordan and chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, President of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees. Bahrain’s delegation to the meeting included Fajer Jassim, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) board member and Director of Arab and International Relations and Olympic Solidarity, and Ahmed Abdul Ghaffar, Executive Director of Operations. The meeting…

Manama : The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) conducted 168 inspection visits within the local markets across different governorates in the Kingdom during October. These visits are part of the NBR’s continuous commitment to enhance the level of business compliance within the local markets and ensuring adherence to all regulations and legislation for the effective implementation of VAT and Excise including the Digital Stamps Scheme. The NBR also aims to monitor the market and provide high levels of protection for consumer rights and combat VAT and Excise evasion, along with spreading awareness on the rightful ways of implementation. The NBR…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, to inaugurate the World Business Angels Investment Fourm WBAF 2024, held on November 19-20. During the opening ceremony, the minister delivered a speech highlighting the investment-friendly environment in the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He emphasised Bahrain’s role as a hub for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, supported by economic and…

Manama : 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), has directed the organisation of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Competition on April 15-16. The event will feature two categories: Bahrain’s Strongest Man and the GCC’s Strongest Man. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad emphasised the significance of the annual WSM Competition as a leading sports platform showcasing participants’ exceptional physical abilities and fostering a culture of determination and resilience. He highlighted its…

Manama : The 9th UN World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism marked a significant milestone for Bahrain as it hosted the event for the first time in the region, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to becoming a global leader in culinary tourism.  Speaking on the second day of the forum, Sarah Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), underscored the transformative potential of gastronomy tourism in driving economic growth, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering global connections. “Today, we celebrate the powerful connection between gastronomy and tourism and its transformative impact here in Bahrain,” Buhiji said. “This forum underscores our…

Rio de Janeiro : President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt met with President Lula da Silva of Brazil, on the sidelines of his participation in the G20 summit meetings held in Brazil. The Egyptian president and his Brazilian counterpart signed a joint statement on raising relations between the two countries to the level of strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed regional developments as President Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to restore stability in the Middle East and reach an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, praising the Brazilian stand in support of the Palestinian issue.

Manama : Sarah Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), highlighted Bahrain’s achievements in hosting the 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, emphasising the Kingdom’s growing leadership in the gastronomy tourism sector. Speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Buhiji described the forum as a milestone for Bahrain, noting its distinction as the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East. On the significance of hosting the forum in Bahrain, Buhiji outlined the Kingdom’s strategic focus on gastronomy as a key pillar of its 2022-2026 tourism strategy. She said hosting such…

Manama : The 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism opened today at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), bringing together global leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders to explore the transformative role of gastronomy tourism in fostering cultural exchange, sustainability, and economic development. The event, held for the first time in the Middle East, runs from November 18-19. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, and Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The forum marks a significant milestone for Bahrain as…

Manama : As part of the 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, a high-level panel session titled “Shaping Policies for Advancing Gastronomy Tourism” brought together distinguished speakers to explore effective strategies for advancing the sector. The session featured Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; Christina Garcia Frasco, Secretary of Tourism for the Philippines; and Sultan Al Musallam, Deputy Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia. Sandra Carvao, Director of Market Intelligence at the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), moderated the discussion. Minister Al Sairafi said that Bahrain is considered a unique destination due to its cultural diversity.…

Manama : The induction ceremony for the newly elected Students Council of Al Noor International School, marking the commencement of the academic year 2024-2025, took place on 15th October 2024. The event was characterized by a sense of solemnity and formal recognition of the students’ new roles within the school’s governance structure. The ceremony commenced with the procession of the 54 elected council members, led by the School Head Boy, Omar Hany, and School Head Girl, Maram Ebrahim, as they took their places on stage. This was followed by an opening address from the Head Boy, who outlined the key…