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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, attended His Majesty the King’s Cup Endurance Ride Festival at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. The event was organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) and featured strong participation from riders competing in various endurance categories. HH Shaikh Nasser closely followed the race stages, particularly the 120 km Juniors race, where His Highness provided guidance and support to the young riders. HH Shaikh Nasser highlighted the royal support for equestrian sports, noting that His Majesty…

Kerala : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, led Bahrain’s delegation at the Invest Kerala Global Summit held in Kochi, Kerala, India.  The summit, organised by the Kerala Industrial Development Corporation, attracted global representatives from various countries and industries. During the opening session, the minister delivered a keynote speech emphasising the strong historical ties between Bahrain and India, which have grown across various sectors. He expressed Bahrain’s commitment to enhance these ties, particularly in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship for the benefit of both countries. Minister Fakhro highlighted Bahrain’s strategic location, positioning it as a gateway to Middle…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, received Martina Polasek, Secretary General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and Vice President of the World Bank, during her visit to Bahrain. The meeting was also attended by Marika Paulson, Secretary General of the Bahrain Council for the Development of International Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation in developing commercial dispute resolution mechanisms and addressed topics related to World Bank indicators aimed at supporting sustainable development goals.

Manama :The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Capital Governorate, participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Manama : The Ministry Electricity and Water Affairs and the Tender Board participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Riyadh : King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, approved today the Saudi riyal symbol in a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity. Ayman Al Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) extended his appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for launching the Saudi riyal symbol. Al Sayari noted that this decision reinforces Saudi Arabia’s financial identity locally, regionally, and internationally. He indicated that the implementation of the new…

Manama : The fifth session of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference – One Nation… One Shared Destiny convened under the title “Responding to the Challenges of Achieving Intra-Islamic Understanding”. The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Abbas Shoman, Secretary General of the Council of Senior Scholars at Al Azhar, with participation from esteemed scholars across the Islamic world. Ayatollah Dr. Sayyed Abu al Qasim al Dibaji, Secretary General of the World Islamic Jurisprudence Organisation, emphasised that the conference represents an important event in strengthening unity among Muslims and renewing commitment to shared values to confront common challenges. He noted that Islamic…

Manama : His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, departed Bahrain today, concluding his official visit to the Kingdom. His Excellency was seen off at Bahrain International Airport by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq; Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Malaysia; Shazryl bin Zahiran, Malaysia’s Ambassador to Bahrain; and several officials.

Manama : His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, participated in the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, held under the theme “One Nation, One Shared Destiny.” Speaking at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, held under the theme “One Nation, One Shared Destiny,” His Excellency underscored the need to consolidate Islamic unity while respecting diversity. He stated that unity does not imply uniformity but rather necessitates embracing differences for the collective benefit of the Islamic world. His Excellency noted that the history of Islamic thought demonstrates that doctrinal and intellectual differences have historically contributed to the richness of Islamic civilisation rather than causing…