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Manama : Under the patronage 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), and in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the High Diving World Championship was opened at Bahrain Harbour. Captain Husain Al Musallam, Director General of Olympic Council of Asia and President of World Aquatics,…

Saint Petersburg : Dr. Jehad Abdullah Al Fadhel, the Second Deputy Chair of the Shura Council, called for the establishment of a permanent Women’s Dialogue Forum between the Russian Federation and the Arab world during her participation in the Fourth Euro-Asian Women’s Parliamentary Forum held in Saint Petersburg from September 18-20. The forum aims to provide a platform for women from different countries to exchange experiences and discuss common issues such as economic empowerment, education, and health. Additionally, Al Fadhel proposed creating a fund for agricultural and environmental innovation to unify efforts among government, parliamentary, private, and academic institutions. This…

Hefei : The 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened Friday in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province, highlighting the latest products and innovations in the manufacturing sector. Themed “Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future,” the four-day event boasts a total exhibition area of 20,000 square meters and includes exhibitions, forums and seminars. The convention is showcasing major innovations such as the Qijiang-2 humanoid robot, the Jiuzhou Yunjian Longyun rocket engine and the Origin Wukong superconducting quantum computer. Around 1,000 guests from home and abroad will attend the convention. For the first time, a large outdoor exhibition area has been added,…

Abu Dhabi : The World Congress on Rehabilitation (WCR) 2024 is set to take place from 23 to 25 September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), marking its first event in the Middle East. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), the congress will focus on “Work and Employment.” The event aims to address global challenges faced by People of Determination, particularly barriers to their integration into the labour market and efforts to ensure equality. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has advanced to 14th place globally and first in the Arab world in the 2024 Global AI Index, published by Tortoise Intelligence, marking a 17-rank improvement out of 83 countries. The Kingdom’s leadership in the Government Strategy sub-pillar has reinforced its standing as a global AI leader. Additionally, its seventh place ranking in the Commercial Ecosystem sub-pillar highlights Saudi Arabia’s investment in AI technologies and the development of a strong AI ecosystem. The Global AI Index evaluates 83 countries using 122 indicators divided into three key pillars: Implementation, Innovation, and Investment, which are…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Minister, praised the leading initiatives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in promoting a culture of peace, dialogue, and international understanding. He noted that these initiatives contribute to finding comprehensive and sustainable peaceful solutions to regional and international conflicts, rejecting violence, extremism, and hatred, and building a safer, more stable, and prosperous future for all. On the occasion of International Day of Peace and the 25th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s “Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace,” the minister also highlighted the…

Moscow, : Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, received the Global Innovation Award for Sustainable Development Leaders at the “Future Cities in the BRICS Group” forum held in Moscow, attended by senior officials, city mayors, governors, and industry leaders. The governor expressed pride in this recognition, which reflects the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development across all sectors, enhancing the quality of services for citizens and residents. He also noted the significant role of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the…

Manama : The Zakat and Charity Fund of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments has announced a new partnership with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) to install donation kiosks at Bahrain International Airport for passengers and visitors. This initiative aims to promote social solidarity and charitable contributions within the community. Judge Isa Sami Al Manaai, Undersecretary of Justice and Islamic Affairs at the ministry, highlighted the importance of this partnership, noting that it aligns with the fund’s efforts to expand corporate social responsibility initiatives. Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO of BAC, welcomed the initiative and said that the donation…

Manama : Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, received Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, to receive the gold accreditation certificate for the ‘Health-Promoting Workplace’ programme from the Ministry of Health, in the presence of officials from both ministries. The Minister of Works highlighted the ministry’s commitment to adopting programmes and initiatives that foster a healthy and productive work environment, aiming to enhance productivity and create an ideal workplace. Al Hawaj expressed pride in supporting such initiatives, highlighting their positive impact on employees and their role in providing a model workplace that encourages greater…

Manama : The Coast Guard registered from January to July 2024, a total of 820 maritime violations, including violations related to the registration and licensing law, catching small fish and shrimps, using floating fishing nets and fishing in marine reserves. The Coast Guard highlighted that as part of protecting wildlife and fisheries in the regional waters, 1,661 KG of fish and shrimps were seized, while the Coast Guard patrols rescued and assisted 471 individuals and 318 boats. The Coast Guard calls upon fishermen and seafarers to follow the laws and the instructions of patrols to stop their boats for inspection.…