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Rio de Janeiro : President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt met with President Lula da Silva of Brazil, on the sidelines of his participation in the G20 summit meetings held in Brazil. The Egyptian president and his Brazilian counterpart signed a joint statement on raising relations between the two countries to the level of strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed regional developments as President Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to restore stability in the Middle East and reach an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, praising the Brazilian stand in support of the Palestinian issue.

Manama : Sarah Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), highlighted Bahrain’s achievements in hosting the 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, emphasising the Kingdom’s growing leadership in the gastronomy tourism sector. Speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Buhiji described the forum as a milestone for Bahrain, noting its distinction as the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East. On the significance of hosting the forum in Bahrain, Buhiji outlined the Kingdom’s strategic focus on gastronomy as a key pillar of its 2022-2026 tourism strategy. She said hosting such…

Manama : The 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism opened today at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), bringing together global leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders to explore the transformative role of gastronomy tourism in fostering cultural exchange, sustainability, and economic development. The event, held for the first time in the Middle East, runs from November 18-19. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, and Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The forum marks a significant milestone for Bahrain as…

Manama : As part of the 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, a high-level panel session titled “Shaping Policies for Advancing Gastronomy Tourism” brought together distinguished speakers to explore effective strategies for advancing the sector. The session featured Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; Christina Garcia Frasco, Secretary of Tourism for the Philippines; and Sultan Al Musallam, Deputy Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia. Sandra Carvao, Director of Market Intelligence at the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), moderated the discussion. Minister Al Sairafi said that Bahrain is considered a unique destination due to its cultural diversity.…

Manama : The induction ceremony for the newly elected Students Council of Al Noor International School, marking the commencement of the academic year 2024-2025, took place on 15th October 2024. The event was characterized by a sense of solemnity and formal recognition of the students’ new roles within the school’s governance structure. The ceremony commenced with the procession of the 54 elected council members, led by the School Head Boy, Omar Hany, and School Head Girl, Maram Ebrahim, as they took their places on stage. This was followed by an opening address from the Head Boy, who outlined the key…

Manama:  D-Link, a global leader in network technology, showcased its latest innovations at the NextEdge Connectivity Summit 24, a premier event dedicated to the advancements in connectivity solutions, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Manama. The summit brought together industry experts, network professionals, IT leaders, and business executives to explore the future of networking. This year’s summit, themed “Unlock Maximum Efficiency for Your Network with D-Link Solutions,” highlighted D-Link’s advanced End-to-End (E2E) solutions, designed to optimize network performance across various sectors.. Summit paved exclusive insights on the latest in Active and Passive technologies, with hands-on technical bootcamps conducted by industry…

Manama ; BRAVE Combat Federation is poised to solidify its status as the industry leader in Europe with its debut in Austria at BRAVE CF 90, taking place on November 23 at the Multiversum Schwechat in Vienna. The event marks Austria as the 16th European host nation for BRAVE Combat Federation, an achievement unmatched by any other MMA organisation globally. To date, BRAVE CF has held events in Northern Ireland, England, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Russia, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria. With its Austrian debut, BRAVE CF reaffirms its dedication to the sport across Europe.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Excellency Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, to congratulate him on earning the confidence of the American people in the presidential election. His Majesty the King extended best wishes for success in his duties. During the call, HM the King emphasised the importance of further strengthening the historic ties and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US. His Majesty the King also highlighted the need to enhance cooperation, coordination, and constructive joint efforts in all areas that serve the mutual interests of…

Manama : The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Culture, is organising the “Bahrain Cultural Days” programme in Moscow on November 19-20. The event aims to foster cultural dialogue and showcase Bahrain’s rich heritage, arts, and historical creativity to audiences in the Russian Federation. It also follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed last May during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to Russia. The programme will begin on November 19 with the opening of the exhibition “Treasures of Bahrain: Gold Craftsmanship Through the Ages” at the State Historical Museum in…

Manama : Bahrain is hosting the Manama 2024 World Boccia Challenger, taking place at Isa bin Rashid Halls on November 14-22. Khalid Al Bastaki, Championship Director, expressed pride in the extensive efforts of the organising committees, highlighting their tireless work to ensure the success of the event. He emphasised the critical role of support from various entities, both governmental and private, which significantly facilitated logistical and organisational preparations. Al Bastaki commended the continuous support and close follow-up from Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, and Ali Mohammed Al Majid, Secretary General of the Committee.…