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Manama : The first edition of the Mahfoodha Al Zayani Humanitarian Award was launched today, in the presence of Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, the Minister of Social Development, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), members of the Al Zayani family, and other community figures also attended the event. Al Asfoor commended the launch of the award, named after Mahfoodha Al Zayani, in recognition of her 70 years of dedication to voluntary work. He noted that the…

Manama : The Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society (BBS) expressed its appreciation for the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), for the upcoming International Businesswomen B2B Exhibition Forum. The event, scheduled to take place January 12-15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, will feature extensive participation from the Gulf, Arab, and international business communities. Ahlam Janahi, President of the Society, announced at a press conference that the forum is part of a series of high-level regional and international events hosted by…

Ljubljana : BRAVE CF 88 is in the books and the historic event in Slovenia played host to the crowning of two new champions as Erko Jun claimed the Light Heavyweight title in the main event, and Pavel Dailidko won the inaugural Heavyweight title in the co-main event. Both men were crowned champions in front of a sold-out crowd that showcased the power of mixed martial arts. In the main event, Jun controlled the first round by landing multiple kicks to Alexander Wesner’s lead leg, slowing down his opponent. A cut opened on Jun’s head during a second-round scramble, leading…

Manama : As part of the Indian Club Onam Fest’24, the Club had organized Tug of War competition for Gents & Ladies on Friday 27th September 2024. A total number of 7 teams participated in the Men’s & 2 in Ladies’ Tug of Warcompetition.Results of Tug of War Competition: Men’s:o First prize – 7s Bahraino First Runner Up – Arikombanso Second Runner Up – Aryans Bahrain Ponnani  Ladies’:o First prize – Seven Starso Second prize – Prathibha We also have some exciting programs lined up for 3rd & 4th October 2024. Program details are mentioned below: Thursday 3rd October…

Manama :: Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, met with members of the Manama Hub and Budaiya Hub. Tawfiqi highlighted that the ministry has recently launched new initiatives to support various youth groups, recognising them as a key pillar in Bahrain’s youth movement. She affirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering positive societal impact through these groups. Tawfiqi also noted that the Ministry of Youth Affairs has developed ambitious plans and programmes, in collaboration with partners and supporters, to empower young people and enhance their participation in national affairs. She emphasised the ministry’s focus on the Global Shapers community,…

Geneva : Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and Chairman of the National Anti-Violence and Addiction Committee, participated in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.  The event was attended by Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, along with representatives from related organisations. Shaikh Hisham highlighted Bahrain’s achievements in the field of human rights, driven by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He acknowledged the ongoing support of His Royal…

Manama : As part of a series of events organised by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, a briefing for the second edition of the “Media Talents Award 2024” in the category of acting for television, cinema, and theatre, was held at the Muharraq Model Youth Centre. The event featured renowned director Ahmed Yacoub Al Moqla and actress Salwa Al Jarrash, who shared their professional expertise in directing and acting, highlighting key challenges, steps to success, and achieving goals in the industry. Moderated by Maryam Hassan and Yousif Ahmed, both participants in the first…

Manama : The new board of the Lamea Association has been announced with Shaikha Dhowa bint Khalid Al Khalifa appointed as Chairperson. The board includes Mohammed Kamal as Vice Chairman, Fatima Al Bastaki as Treasurer, and members Fatima Al Majed, Yacoob Al Hamar, Nareen Agha, and Luay Al Alawi. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, underscored that the ministry, through the National Youth Empowerment Plan, aims to prepare Bahraini youth to take on the responsibility of shaping the future and recognising their role in the sustainable development of various sectors in Bahrain. She noted that the ministry introduced…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Philémon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Dr. Al Zayani congratulated Mr. Yang on assuming the presidency of the General Assembly and wished him success in managing its work to achieve the United Nations’ goals of promoting sustainable development and strengthening global security, stability, and prosperity. The meeting covered topics on the UNGA agenda, with discussions on addressing global challenges. The meeting was attended by Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al…

Tbilisi : Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in a high-level ministerial dialogue titled “Building Bridges Through Tourism” during the UNWTO World Tourism Day 2024 celebrations in Georgia. During her address, the minister emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to developing a competitive tourism sector through technological innovation and strengthening various tourism pathways, aligning with Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy (2022-2026). She highlighted the role of tourism in promoting cultural communication, global peace, and sustainable development. “This aims to achieve sustainable development that supports community prosperity and lasting peace, in line with…