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Phnom Penh : Abdullah Jamal Isa, a member of Bahrain’s national kickboxing team, won the bronze medal in the 57kg low kick category at the Asian Kickboxing Championship held in Cambodia. Ahmed Khalid Al Wazzan, President of the Bahrain Kickboxing and Muay Thai Federation, noted that Abdulla Jamal’s success represents the commitment of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, in supporting the federation achieve successful outcomes in international competitions. Al Wazzan commended the efforts of Abdullah Jamal for his outstanding performance in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the United States Representative for Massachusetts’ Sixth District, Congressman Seth Moulton, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed the longstanding Bahrain-US relations, which continue to consolidate through strategic partnerships and bilateral agreements, such as the recently signed Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). His Royal Highness underscored the importance of furthering multisectoral collaboration to meet mutual aspirations. During the meeting, the latest regional and international developments, as well as issues of common interest were discussed. HRH Prince Salman bin…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the third session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Upon His Majesty’s arrival at the Isa Cultural Centre, accompanied by a procession of police cavalry, he was received by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The royal anthem was played, and verses of the Holy Quran…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, honoured the winners of the “Nuun Official” watch design competition, which was organised as part of the Youth City 2030 initiative in collaboration with Nuun Official. The ceremony was attended by Talal Fakhroo, Chairman of Nuun Official. The Minister highlighted the ministry’s efforts to support Bahraini youth creativity through such initiatives. She noted that the competition provided a platform for young designers to showcase their innovative ideas and bring them to life. The Minister honoured Fawaz Mohammed, whose design won first place, and Noor Al Zahraa Jalal Jaffar for reaching…

Tbilisi : The Ministry of Education participated in the 65th General Assembly meeting of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, held in Tbilisi, Georgia, in collaboration with the National Centre for Educational Research. The ministry was represented by Dr. Samah Mohammed Al Ajjawi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Development of Education and Learning Policies at the Ministry of Education. The meeting gathered over 100 participants from more than 60 countries. Discussions covered the association’s projects, reports on current and future international studies, and the impact of these studies on national educational reforms. Professional development sessions were also held…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), the World Weightlifting Championship will be held in Bahrain from December 4 to 15. Around 1,000 athletes from 114 countries are expected to participate. HH Shaikh Nasser noted that hosting the event reflects the royal support for Bahraini sports by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and reinforces Bahrain’s role as a hub for international sports. His Highness added that the…

Manama : Bahrain’s parliamentary delegation, led by Jamal Mohammed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, will participate in the 149th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 13 to 17 October. The Assembly will focus on the theme “Harnessing science, technology, and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future.” The Bahraini delegation will also attend coordination meetings with Arab and Asian parliaments, as well as sessions of the IPU Governing Council, standing committees, the Forum of Women Parliamentarians, and the Forum of Young Parliamentarians. Several workshops and…

Jeddah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in cooperation with the Arab League, from October 13 to 17, 2024, in Jeddah. The session will be attended by Arab environment ministers from member states, alongside representatives from various international organisations. The meetings will begin with the 25th session of the council’s technical committee, scheduled for October 13 to 15, followed by the 60th executive office meeting on October 16, in preparation for the ministers’ meeting on October…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has signed a partnership agreement with delivery service providers Aramex and Boxout Express, aimed at offering fast and flexible document delivery services for government online services. This initiative follows the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT), and aligns with the government’s digital transformation strategy. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA Chief Executive, highlighted that this collaboration reinforces the government’s commitment to working with the private sector, a key partner in national development. It…

Paris : Spanish tennis icon Rafa Nadal has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup final in November 2024 set to be his final tournament. The 38-year-old, who has won an impressive 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record-breaking 14 French Open titles, revealed the news in a video on Thursday. Reflecting on his decision, Nadal stated, “It has been some difficult years, these last two especially,” referring to his struggles with injuries that have hampered his career in recent seasons. Nadal expressed his excitement about ending his illustrious career by representing Spain in the…