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Manama:  D-Link, a global leader in network technology, showcased its latest innovations at the NextEdge Connectivity Summit 24, a premier event dedicated to the advancements in connectivity solutions, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Manama. The summit brought together industry experts, network professionals, IT leaders, and business executives to explore the future of networking. This year’s summit, themed “Unlock Maximum Efficiency for Your Network with D-Link Solutions,” highlighted D-Link’s advanced End-to-End (E2E) solutions, designed to optimize network performance across various sectors.. Summit paved exclusive insights on the latest in Active and Passive technologies, with hands-on technical bootcamps conducted by industry…

Manama ; BRAVE Combat Federation is poised to solidify its status as the industry leader in Europe with its debut in Austria at BRAVE CF 90, taking place on November 23 at the Multiversum Schwechat in Vienna. The event marks Austria as the 16th European host nation for BRAVE Combat Federation, an achievement unmatched by any other MMA organisation globally. To date, BRAVE CF has held events in Northern Ireland, England, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Russia, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria. With its Austrian debut, BRAVE CF reaffirms its dedication to the sport across Europe.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Excellency Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, to congratulate him on earning the confidence of the American people in the presidential election. His Majesty the King extended best wishes for success in his duties. During the call, HM the King emphasised the importance of further strengthening the historic ties and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US. His Majesty the King also highlighted the need to enhance cooperation, coordination, and constructive joint efforts in all areas that serve the mutual interests of…

Manama : The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Culture, is organising the “Bahrain Cultural Days” programme in Moscow on November 19-20. The event aims to foster cultural dialogue and showcase Bahrain’s rich heritage, arts, and historical creativity to audiences in the Russian Federation. It also follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed last May during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to Russia. The programme will begin on November 19 with the opening of the exhibition “Treasures of Bahrain: Gold Craftsmanship Through the Ages” at the State Historical Museum in…

Manama : Bahrain is hosting the Manama 2024 World Boccia Challenger, taking place at Isa bin Rashid Halls on November 14-22. Khalid Al Bastaki, Championship Director, expressed pride in the extensive efforts of the organising committees, highlighting their tireless work to ensure the success of the event. He emphasised the critical role of support from various entities, both governmental and private, which significantly facilitated logistical and organisational preparations. Al Bastaki commended the continuous support and close follow-up from Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, and Ali Mohammed Al Majid, Secretary General of the Committee.…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,701 inspection campaigns and visits, on November 10-16, which resulted in the detention of 45 violating and irregular workers, while 181 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The LMRA said that 1,668 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 33 joint inspection campaigns, which included…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) has joined the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul) in coordination with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) to enhance direct communication with citizens, allowing 24/7 submission of inquiries, feedback, and suggestions via the Tawasul website or app. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary-General, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to quality services and collaboration with public entities to support humanitarian efforts. He highlighted that Tawasul will improve RHF’s services for orphans, widows, and assistance programmes, with a dedicated team addressing public feedback and enhancing services. The National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul)…

Amman : Tourism revenue in Jordan during the first ten months of the current year reached $6.153 billion, representing a decrease of 4.4% compared to the same period in 2023, due to a 6.6% decline in the number of tourists. Data from the Central Bank of Jordan, showed an increase in tourism revenue from Jordanian expatriates by 6.2%, and from Arab tourists by 11.6%, while revenue from European, American, and other nationalities declined. It was noted that spending on tourism abroad during the first ten months of the current year increased by 2%, reaching $1.657 billion, compared to the same…

Manama ; The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) honoured His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, for his global accomplishments as the only Arab rider to achieve such distinction in international endurance racing. The recognition marks HH Shaikh Nasserbin Hamad’s consecutive victories in the FEI Endurance World Championships, including his latest win in September in Monpazier, France, over a 160km course, and the 2022 championship held in Bou Thib, UAE. The FEI also acknowledged HH Shaikh Nasserbin Hamad’s ongoing contributions to the sport…

Manama : The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) proudly celebrated the graduation of the latest batch of students from its renowned “Speak Easy” program, which concluded on November 15, 2024. This two-month spoken English course, designed specifically for low-income workers, empowers participants with essential language skills and enhances their personal and professional growth. The “Speak Easy” program has been a cornerstone of ILA’s community initiatives for the past 26 years. Launched to provide aspirational workers with the tools they need to improve their language proficiency and boost their confidence, the program has transformed the lives of thousands. By strengthening participants’ English…