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Tashkent : Bahrain’s national mixed martial arts team ranked first among Arab nations and fifth globally, securing two world titles, a silver, and a bronze in the open category at the 10th IMMAF World Championship for youth and seniors in Uzbekistan, organised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in collaboration with Team Bahrain. The team achieved two world titles with Ghadzi Ghadzhiev winning gold in the 88.4 kg category and Gimbat Magomedov securing gold in the 79.4 kg category. Additionally, Magomed Sheikhov claimed a silver in the 56.7 kg category, while Sultan Gapizov earned a bronze in the…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi to assume the ministry’s duties. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed underscored his commitment to strengthening all sectors within the ministry, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the government’s directives, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also commended Al Kaabi’s efforts during his tenure, noting the diverse projects that advanced the transportation and telecommunications sectors. On his part, Al…

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the United Kingdom, on a visit at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III during which they will hold a meeting. On arrival, His Majesty was greeted with an honour guard salute. The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding friendship and close cooperation between Bahrain and the UK, reflecting the commitment of both countries’ leadership to advancing these historic ties for the benefit of their peoples. Welcoming His Majesty on arrival were Ron Spurs, Representative of His Majesty King Charles III, Captain Louise Henton, Commander of the…

Manama : His Excellency Milojko Spajić, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, visited the Bahrain National Museum, where he was received by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). The visit was part of HE the Prime Minister’s official visit to Bahrain. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed highlighted the strong Bahrain-Montenegro relations and emphasised the importance of cultural cooperation that contribute to sustainable development and the joint advancement of the cultural sector. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed accompanied HE the Prime Minister on a tour of the museum, where he explored its various halls…

Cairo: Lamya Al Fadhala, Director-General of the Northern Area Municipality, participated in a panel discussion on the role of local governments in unlocking the transformative power of public spaces in Arab cities held as part of the 12th World Urban Forum currently underway in Egypt. Lamya Al Fadhala underscored Bahrain’s commitment to sustainability across various developmental, social, economic, and environmental domains, which has enabled Bahrain to develop urban projects that are comprehensive, flexible, and sustainable in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Al Fadhala highlighted the significant value Bahrain places on a sustainable urban agenda, which ensures…

Manama : In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, the REHC held the second race of 2024-2025 season at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir over the Cups of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), the late Abdulhadi Al Afoo, and Palace Enterprises Company. The nine round race saw the attendance of HH…

Manama : The Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Tour for Amateurs delivered excitement on its third day, featuring the third stage of the tour spanning 153 kilometres across the Kingdom.  The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS). The third stage was officially launched by Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq Governorate, in the presence of Dr Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the General Sports Authority,…

Manama : A delegation from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) arrived in Bahrain to review preparations by the organising committee for the upcoming IWF World Championships. The event, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), will take place from December 4-15 near the Bahrain National Theatre. The delegation, led by Achilleas Tsogas, CEO of IWF, includes Matyas Lencser, Competition Manager; Timea Horvath, Development and Education Manager; and Pedro Meloni, Technical Advisor for Competitions. The…

Singapore : Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) today reported at the sidelines of Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 attracting over USD 100 million in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies since November 2023 across key sectors, namely financial services, ICT, and tourism. Marking a new milestone for the Island nation’s investment promotion agency, the results demonstrate the impact of Bahrain EDB’s expansive international footprint, wherein the Singapore office is the first to have been established in the ASEAN region a year ago. H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board said, “Underscoring the…

New York : The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that over 420,000 children across three countries in the Amazon region are currently impacted by severe water scarcity and drought conditions. According to UNICEF, the ongoing drought, which has persisted since last year and brought Amazon basin rivers to record lows, is significantly affecting riverside and indigenous children and communities in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The report noted that in Brazil’s Amazon region alone, more than 1,700 schools and over 760 health centres have closed or become inaccessible due to low water levels. In Colombia, river water levels have dropped…