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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), issued Edict (17) of 2024 regarding the renaming of Sanad and Jurdab Sports Club. According to the edict, following the approval of two-thirds of the general assembly members at the meeting held on July 27, the name of Sanad and Jurdab Sports Club shall be changed to “Sanad Sports Club”, wherever it appears in the club’s statute and registration documents.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his accompanying delegation at Al Sakhir Palace. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments, focusing on efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach peaceful solutions. The meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of HM the King; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs; Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court;…

Savannah : Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island. Eight people were taken to hospitals, at least six of them with critical injuries, and crews from the U.S. Coast Guard, the McIntosh County Fire Department, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and others were searching the water, according to Natural Resources spokesperson Tyler Jones. The agency operates the dock and ferry boats that transport people between the island and the mainland.A gangway at the dock collapsed, sending people plunging into the water, Jones said. A team of…

Miami : Hurricane Oscar formed off the coast of the Bahamas and swept past the Turks and Caicos islands to the south. The National Hurricane Center in Miami characterized the storm as “tiny,” but hurricane warnings were in place for Turks and Caicos, the southeastern Bahamas and the north coast of Cuba in Holguin and Guantanamo provinces. Multiple centimetres of rain were forecast for those places. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were clocked at 85 mph (140 kph) with higher gusts. Its centre was located about 70 miles (115 kilometres) West of Grand Turk Island, and it was heading west…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honorary President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), oversaw the start of the 2024/2025 endurance racing season. The races were attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for the Environment and Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), as well as member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS). The season’s opening saw participation from Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayyed, Secretary-General of…

Buraydah : The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) in Saudi Arabia has launched its 2024-2025 breeding and reintroduction programme with the release of 15 Arabian Sand Gazelles at Buraydah Oasis Park in the Qassim Region. The initiative is overseen by the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman Alfadley aims to strengthen biodiversity, restore ecological balance, and promote environmental awareness. The release is part of wider efforts to enhance the park’s appeal and align with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals. Dr. Mohammed bin Ali Qurban, CEO of the NCW, highlighted that the reintroduction was…

Manama : Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, proudly announces the grand opening of its second showroom in Bahrain, marking it as the largest jewellery destination in the Kingdom. The event took place at the new showroom located in the Manama Centre, in the presence of Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, and John Paul Alukkas, Managing Director of Joyalukkas Group. This occasion highlighted Joyalukkas’ commitment to enhancing its regional presence, combining luxurious craftsmanship with timeless tradition. In his address during the grand opening, John Paul Alukkas said, “Today, we embark on a new chapter in Joyalukkas’ journey within…

Alexandria : Karim Badwy, Petroleum Minister of Egypt, opened the Mediterranean Offshore Conference and Exhibition (MOC) that was launched in 2000 as a pioneering technical event in the Mediterranean region focusing on highlighting the latest technological advances in the energy industry. The three-day event is being held under the theme of Mapping the Future of Mediterranean Energy: Optimizing Exploration, Development, and Production with Decarbonization Technologies for a Sustainable Tomorrow. Key participants include the Cypriot energy minister, chiefs of major international organisations, executive directors from several global energy companies, and leaders from the Egyptian petroleum industry, MENA News Agency reported. The…

Manama : Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, President of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB), has issued Decision (1) of 2024, amending the Civil Service Performance Management System (Ada’a). Under this decision, the performance reward for the ideal employee has been increased to BD 3,000. This aligns with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, regarding the amendment of civil service regulations on salaries and benefits and raising the performance reward for the ideal employee. Shaikh Daij explained that the “Employee of the Year” award has been…

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, participated in a ceremony held by Naseej Company in celebration of achieving 100% Bahrainisation across all positions.  The event was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, and Amin Al Arrayed, CEO of the company, along with several ministry officials and board members of the company. The Minister commended Naseej’s efforts in attracting national talent, emphasising the significant role of the private sector in providing job opportunities for young Bahrainis, equipping them, and empowering them to integrate into various…