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Jiuquan : China on Wednesday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The Gaofen-12 05 satellite was launched at 7:45 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. It will be used in a variety of fields including land surveys, urban planning, road network design, crop yield estimation and disaster relief, Xinhua News Agency reported. The launch marked the 540th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

Dubai : Dubai Future Labs (DFL), a unit of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is participating in the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) for the third consecutive year. Taking place until October 18 in Abu Dhabi, this conference is notable for being the first held in the region. DFL is showcasing its latest innovations, including a range of logistics robots developed by its research team. The unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) showcased include DFL’s outdoor autonomous delivery robot, built for efficient last-mile logistics with strong mobility on sidewalks; a robot designed to automate complex tasks in warehouses using…

Manama : The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) will host the “Youth Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage” at the Cultural Hall to mark the first-ever World Day for Intangible Cultural Heritage, organised by UNESCO. The forum aims to raise awareness among young people about the importance of intangible cultural heritage and its role in preserving Bahraini identity. BACA will showcase its projects related to intangible heritage and its efforts to ensure its continued preservation, highlighting Bahrain’s rich traditions in folk arts, music, crafts, food, and fashion. Students from public and private schools are expected to attend, giving them…

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 (16) of 2024, appointing a temporary board of directors for the Bahrain Obstacle Race Challenge Club for one-year term. The temporary board will be chaired by Ali Mohammed Taqi, with members Seema Jafar Al Kharraz, Hamad Jassim Al Bin Ali, Faisal Mohammed Al Khalasi, Amal Salem Al Malood, and Sarah Abduljalil Shabib.

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) inaugurated a Breast Health Centre at the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services under the theme “Our Centre, Care and Excellence.” The event, which aligns with the ongoing advancements in Bahrain’s medical systems, was attended by Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad, Minister of Health, and Brigadier General Dr. Feryal Al Sabur, Director of the His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Centre for Kidney Diseases. The ceremony began with an introduction by Dr. Nouf Al Shaibani, Consultant General and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Bahrain Oncology Centre, followed by the official launch of the…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, inaugurated International School of Creative Science – Bahrain, in the presence of Salah Abdulrahman Bukhatir, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Bukhatir Group and the Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM), along with officials from the Ministry of Education and the school. During the tour, the minister inspected the modern facilities, including electronically equipped classrooms, laboratories, the library, and sports fields. He commended the school’s collaboration with the ministry in meeting the required standards for the construction of the school building and congratulated the board of directors on the successful…

Brussels : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Dick Shoof, on the sidelines of the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium.The meeting took place during HRH’s leadership of Bahrain’s delegation on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to furthering Bahrain-Netherlands relations, highlighting the growing bilateral cooperation across various sectors in pursuit of common goals.The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two Kingdoms and…

Brussels : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown prince and Prime Minister, participated today, and delivered Bahrain’s address at the opening session of the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium. The following address was made by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister: Your Highnesses and Excellencies, On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, it is a privilege to participate in this inaugural EU-GCC Summit. This Summit represents a historic milestone in our…

Cairo : At least 12 people were killed and 33 injured in Egypt on Monday after a bus overturned on a highway connecting Cairo to the Red Sea coast, the Egyptian health ministry said. It said in a statement that 28 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident which took place on Al-Galala highway connecting Cairo to Red Sea coastal towns including Ain Sokhna. Domestic media including the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper reported the accident involved students from Galala university located in Galala city, one of the government’s national projects in the Suez governorate. The privately owned Sada al-Balad…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (40) of 2024, regarding the formation of the Financial Disclosures’ Examination Authority. Article I The secondment of Judge Shaikh Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as Chairman of the Financial Disclosure Examination Authority, and Judge Ali Ahmed Jumaa Al Kaabi as a member of the authority, shall be renewed. Article II The following judges shall be appointed as members of the Financial Disclosure Examination Authority: 1. Judge Bader Abdullatif Mohammed Al Abdullah, replacing Judge Dr. Riyadh Mohammed Ibrahim Seyadi. 2. Judge Hussain Saeed Ali Al Zamil, replacing…