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Manama : The Nasser Centre for Science and Technology has been awarded the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, covering the development of AI solutions. The certification reflects the Centre’s implementation of international standards for the management, development and operation of AI systems. The certification adds to the Centre’s international accreditations in AI solutions development and aligns with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts to promote innovation, accelerate digital transformation and expand the use of advanced technologies. It also supports the development of AI technologies in line with international standards through information security, data governance and risk management practices.…

Rome : The Italian Republic and the Balkans are facing the impact of an exceptional heatwave that has entered its second week, causing widespread disruption to daily life and a sharp rise in excess deaths, with the number exceeding normal levels by hundreds of cases, amid growing warnings over the risk of wildfires. In Italy, authorities issued a red alert covering 22 cities, from Bolzano in the north to Palermo on the island of Sicily in the south. Luca Mercalli, President of the Italian Meteorological Society, said temperatures are expected to rise again on 5 and 6 July, affecting France,…

Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Sheema bint Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of Humanitarian Voluntary Initiatives at the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), visited a number of homes benefiting from the ‘Reassured Homes’ initiative, implemented by the Humanitarian Volunteer Initiatives team “Sheyam Al Khair”, with the support of GFH Foundation, the charitable arm of GFH Bank, to see the impact of the initiative in bringing joy to the beneficiary families. The initiative involved furnishing more than 20 homes for widows, orphans and families in need across the Kingdom’s governorates, with the participation of more than 50 volunteers divided into 8…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attack targeting its territory with a number of ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as a grave escalation that demonstrates Tehran’s conduct is neither a passing act nor an isolated incident, but a deliberate course and a systematic pattern of repeated aggression against the Kingdom’s sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled its previous statement condemning the Iranian attack on the Kingdom’s territory, in which it highlighted Tehran’s breach of its commitments and the international consensus reflected in…

Doha : The State of Qatar announced the death of a Qatari citizen and the injury of an Arab resident after a maritime vessel carrying them was struck by shrapnel resulting from ongoing military operations in the region. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior of Qatar stated that the incident came to light after the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security detected that the vessel had failed to return as scheduled, prompting search and rescue operations on Saturday evening. The ministry said search teams located the vessel in the early hours of Sunday. The Qatari citizen had died…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa commended the government’s efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in supporting the commemoration of Ashoora. His Majesty praised the government’s commitment to ensuring the success of this significant religious occasion by providing the necessary preparations and facilities. HM the King noted that Ashoora, with its unique character and spiritual significance, will remain the foremost expressions of the religious freedoms and sectarian diversity that have long characterised the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King commended the dedicated and integrated…

New York :  Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, underscored the importance of the United Nations Charter as the foundation of the international order, stressing the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and refrain from interfering in their internal affairs. The remarks were made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Alwasil said growing global challenges require a stronger commitment to international law and adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter…

Riyadh :   Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and related efforts.

Manama: : Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Shura Council, said the Iranian drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain in the early hours of today constitutes a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, an attack on the security of citizens and residents, and a clear breach of international conventions, norms and agreements prohibiting attacks on civilian objects and national facilities. Dr. Al Rumaihi said the Iranian regime’s continued aggression, despite regional and international efforts to promote security and stability, reflects its disregard for international law, humanitarian conventions…

Nicosia : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance, participated in the High-Level International Conference on Coexistence and Religious Diversity, organised by the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus in Nicosia. The conference brought together senior officials, policymakers, academics, experts, and representatives of government, religious and civil society institutions, alongside delegates from the European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. In his opening address, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla…