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Manama : Abdulrahman Al Zayani, Director of the Television Directorate at the Ministry of Information, announced the lineup of programmes and dramas scheduled for broadcast on Bahrain TV during the holy month of Ramadhan.  Al Zayani underscored the ministry’s commitment to delivering rich and creative content that reflects Bahrain’s national identity and heritage. He highlighted that, under the directives of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, Bahrain TV aims to support and showcase young Bahraini media talents, providing them with opportunities to present their creative ideas. This initiative aims to improve TV content while showcasing Bahrain’s media…

Manama : The Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation (BMMAF) will launch the HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad MMA Open Championship 2025 on Thursday, February 27, at Khalifa Sports City. The championship will feature teams from clubs, centres, and academies specialising in MMA, along with participants from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The official weigh-in for all participants will take place on Thursday, February 27, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Khalifa Sports City, with the competitions set to begin at 5:00 pm. Mohammed Ali Qambar, President of the BMMAF thanked His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First…

Casablanca : Morocco’s National Office of Railways (ONCF) has finalised contracts worth 29 billion dirhams ($2.9 billion) for the acquisition of 168 new trains, reinforcing the country’s push to modernise its rail network ahead of 2030. The procurement plan aims to replace ONCF’s aging fleet while accommodating rising passenger demand. It also supports major infrastructure projects, including extending the high-speed rail line from Kenitra to Marrakech and developing regional transit services such as an RER-style network in key urban hubs. ONCF awarded contracts to three firms offering the most technically and economically advantageous bids. French company Alstom secured the contract…

Santiago : The government of the Republic of Chile announced a widespread power outage that affected large parts of the country, from the mining-rich northern regions to central and southern Chile, including the capital Santiago, home to the majority of the population. Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine, was currently without electricity. Mining company Antofagasta confirmed that it was using backup power generators to keep its mines running. Chile’s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) stated that the outage extended from the northern Arica and Parinacota region to the southern Los Lagos region. No emergency situations or injuries were…

Riyadh : The Saudi Hellenic Round Table Meeting convened in Riyadh to bolster the commercial and investment partnership between Saudi Arabia and Greece, exploring investment opportunities in the construction sector within the Kingdom. The discussions addressed overcoming common challenges and developing cooperation in trade and investment, thereby strengthening economic relations between the two countries. Majid Al-Kassabi, Minister of Commerce and General Authority of Foreign Trade Chairman, and Tasos Chatzivasileiou, Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion, co-chaired the meeting. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Investment, the Federation of Saudi Chambers, the Public Investment Fund…

Manama :The Ministry of Works announced that the improvement works on Al Fateh Highway and Prince Saud Al Faisal Avenue necessitates the closure of one lane and two lanes in several locations in stages in both directions. The closure will be effective starting from Saturday, March 1, for 2 weeks. All road users are requested to observe and obey the traffic rules for safety of all.

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of new direct flights to London Gatwick Airport, strengthening its presence in the UK market. Starting March 30, the airline will offer three weekly flights on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, using its flagship Boeing 789 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft features 26 flatbed seats in business class, offering the largest business class real estate in the region. This expansion reflects the growing demand for travel between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, providing passengers with greater choice and convenience. London Gatwick will complement…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (7) of 2025 on the ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China concerning the elimination of double taxation on income taxes and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance. The law was passed by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The agreement, signed in Manama on March 3, 2024, and attached to this law, is hereby ratified. The Prime Minister and ministers, each…

Manama : Al Hilal Manama Central organised a free medical camp in partnership with the Embassy of Nepal and the Nepali Club Bahrain, for the Nepalese community in Bahrain at Manama Central on Friday 21 February. Camp was inaugurated by the Honorable Ambassador of the Embassy of Nepal, Tirtha Raj Wagle, who symbolically cut the cake to mark the occasion. President of Nepali Club Deepak Gurung, Al Hilal Healthcare Group’s Vice President, Mr. Asif Mohammed, CEO Dr. Sharath Chandran, Marketing Head Mr. Unni, and Manama Central Branch Head Mr. Jacob were attended. The medical camp offered a range of tests,…

Washington : Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, met with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State. The two sides reviewed the historic Saudi-American relations and the shared vision of both friendly nations in addressing common challenges to contribute to international security and peace. They also discussed several issues of mutual interest and the ongoing efforts in this rega