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- Third Bahrain Theater Festival launches
- HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad hosts youth leaders at “Hope Network” global initiative event
- HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with heads of delegations participating in the “Hope Network”
- Bahrain Film Festival session highlights women’s role in cinema
- LMRA: Updated insurance applies only to licensed supply agency workers
- Information Minister announces initiative to support female filmmakers in collaboration with HerStory
- Peugeot TotalEnergies go fastest in third WEC practice of 8 Hours of Bahrain
- Bahrain Film Festival kicks off next Sunday
Author: News Desk
Manama : Bahraini teams added nine medals to Bahrain’s total in the International School Games (Bahrain 2024), hosted by the Kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Athletics secured four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze), taekwondo contributed three (one gold and two bronze), and the Paralympic Games brought in two medals (one silver and one bronze). Bahrain’s overall medals now reached 42 medals (10 gold, 12 silver, and 20 bronze). The Bahrain School Athletics Team concluded its participation with outstanding achievements, as male and female runners delivered an honourable performance…
Riyadh : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, led Bahrain’s delegation at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Saudi Arabia. The forum, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, carried the theme “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow.” The delegation from Bahrain included Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB); Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Khalid bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank…
Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace Professor Nazir Ayad, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, and Professor Abbas Shuman, Secretary-General of Al Azhar Council Senior Scholars. They are on a visit to Bahrain for the High Committee meeting preparing for the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, set to be hosted in Bahrain early next year. HM the King welcomed the Grand Mufti and accompanying delegation, wishing participants success in achieving the conference’s goals, which aim to serve the Islamic nation’s causes and promote solidarity and unity in facing current challenges. His Majesty reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to fostering…
Manama : Bahrain will host the 20th edition of the GCC POWER 2024 Conference and Exhibition from November 11-13, organised by the GCC CIGRE, in cooperation with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). The event will bring together officials, decision-makers, and experts to explore global best practices and innovations aimed at improving electricity services, boosting energy efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, highlighted the conference as a platform for cooperation within the GCC and an opportunity to address challenges and share insights in Bahrain’s electricity sector. Ahmed Nasser Al Nasser, GCC CIGRE Board Chairman, emphasised…
Manama : Global industry leaders will converge in Bahrain for the highly anticipated second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, scheduled to take place on November 3-4. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) with the support of senior government officials across the Kingdom’s finance, investment and industry portfolio, the forum will tackle global challenges and trends under the banner of “Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region”. Gateway Gulf 2024 will welcome an intimate, high-level gathering of the top 250 ministerial and senior government officials, C-suite business professionals, and executive investors from key markets across America, Europe,…
Manama : The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) announced the launch of the “Bahrain Street View” project, which will capture panoramic images of Bahrain’s streets. Using Google Maps’ “Virtual Tour” feature, users can explore Bahrain’s streets and landmarks virtually. This initiative underscores the Bureau’s commitment to developing spatial data in Bahrain, aligning with the latest global standards and technologies. Bassem bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of the SLRB, stated that the “Bahrain Street View” project marks a significant advancement in geospatial data within Bahrain, greatly enhancing the accuracy of national maps and offering a virtual tour of the country’s…
Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), received officials from Marbella Football Centre (MFC) in a meeting attended by Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayed, SCYS Secretary-General. Zayed Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman of Al Zayani Investments, and Rashid Zayed Al Zayani, CEO of Al Zayani Investments, along with Andres Roldán, Marbella Football Centre’s CEO and Christoffer Komen, Director of Tours and Friendlies at Manchester United, were present. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad was briefed…
Manama : His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), chaired a meeting of the committee at Sakhir Air Base. His Highness confirmed the readiness of all preparations for the upcoming seventh edition of BIAS, scheduled to take place at Sakhir Air Base on November 13-15, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The international event will bring together local, Gulf, and global stakeholders, featuring leading civil and military aviation manufacturers, along with key…
On October 26, 2024, the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) held its “Start-Up Majlis” at Crowne Plaza, Manama, with Business Network International (BNI) Bahrain as its Network Partner for the event. The event featured a lineup of speakers and valuable networking opportunities, fostering connections within Bahrain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. CA Bharti Maheshwari served as the Master of Ceremony, while Chairperson CA Vivek Gupta opened the event with a vision for cultivating impactful ideas and relationships. The Guest of Honor Mr. Mohammed Abdulali Al-Ali, Vice Chairman of Hope Ventures, emphasized the importance of strong CFOs for…
Kuwait : The 51st General Assembly conference of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) concluded with recommendations aimed at enhancing cooperation and improving operational mechanisms. Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, President of FANA and Acting Director General of Emirates News Agency (WAM), chaired the conference hosted by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). The conference reviewed several proposals submitted by KUNA, including the preparation of a bulletin on child education and the participation of news agencies in KUNA’s magazine on specific occasions. It was agreed that the 52nd FANA General Assembly session would be hosted by Kuwait in the final quarter…