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Manama : The Foreign Affairs, Defence, and National Security Committee of the Council of Representatives commended the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, pardoning 457 individuals. The pardon coincides with the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s accession. The committee noted that the Royal Pardon strengthens national unity, reinforces social cohesion, and supports the stability of society. It also brings joy to citizens, particularly the families of those released, reflecting His Majesty’s close bond with his people and his commitment to national interests. The committee highlighted that His…

London : Heavy rainfall and fog caused significant flight delays and cancellations at London’s busiest airports, as reduced visibility disrupted operations. According to FlightAware, an aviation tracking service, approximately 20% of flights at Heathrow Airport, Europe’s largest, were delayed, with 3% of takeoffs and landings cancelled. At London City Airport, around 25% of outbound flights were delayed, while Gatwick Airport saw delays on about one third of its inbound services. British Airways was particularly impacted, with 230 flights delayed and 56 cancelled. The airline has yet to comment on the situation. KLM confirmed in a statement that several of its…

Hangzhou : A new high-speed railway connecting Hangzhou and Wenzhou, two major economic hubs in east China’s Zhejiang Province, began operations on Friday. With a designed speed of 350 km per hour, the 276 km railway features nine stations in cities such as the provincial capital Hangzhou, the small-commodity hub Yiwu, and the province’s third-largest city Wenzhou. The railway will strengthen transportation links between cities in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China’s most economically vibrant regions, according to Zhejiang Communications Investment Group Co.

Manama : : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, held a remote meeting with Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting, Tawfiqi highlighted the strong Bahrain-Türkiye relations. She emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the youth sector. On his part, the Turkish Minister commended the advanced cooperation between the two countries and expressed his country’s keenness to further strengthen relations in the youth sector.

Paris : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and captain of the Royal Endurance Team, attended the veterinary examination procedures for the World Endurance Championship.  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), and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High…

Monpazier : The Royal Endurance Team took part in the opening ceremony of the World Endurance Championship, which begins on Saturday with a 160-kilometre race in France. The Bahraini delegation is led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Bahrain Royal Endurance Team, riding “Averest La Magorie”. The team also includes four riders: Jaffar Mirza on “Bolt de Vanels”, HH Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa on “Viz Fagioli”, Othman Al Awadhi on “Ermin Dartagnan”, and Salman Isa on “Elmir…

Manama : Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), the island nation’s investment promotion agency, is set to kick off a multi-city tour across India on September 9-14, led by Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, along with senior members of Bahrain EDB. The week-long visit will include a series of select events and meetings to showcase value-adding opportunities across priority sectors, namely manufacturing and information and communication technology (ICT), to targeted investors. Designed to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries, as well as promote high-impact investment opportunities in Bahrain,…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, held talks with Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, during his official visit to Bahrain. Dr. Al Zayani commended the advancement in bilateral relations between the two countries. He highlighted Bahrain’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with Hungary, particularly in political, economic, and trade sectors, to foster closer ties that benefit both nations. On his part, Minister Szijjártó expressed his pleasure at visiting Bahrain and praised the progress achieved in the partnership between the two countries. He affirmed Hungary’s commitment to expanding cooperation across all sectors to meet mutual…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister, and Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, held a joint press conference on the occasion of Minister Szijjártó’s official visit to Bahrain. Dr. Al Zayani welcomed the Hungarian Foreign Minister and highlighted the steady growth in relations between Bahrain and Hungary across various sectors. He pointed out the shared desire of both nations to expand their cooperation, particularly following the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Hungary in 2019, which paved the way for closer strategic ties. He also acknowledged the positive outcomes…

Manama : Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, attended the opening of the second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) advanced judicial course for officers and Bahrain’s military and security agencies. The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech from the minister, who expressed his gratitude to Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), for his continued support of the courses held by the Military Judiciary. He highlighted the importance of enhancing judicial cooperation across GCC nations. Lt Gen Al Nuaimi saif that BDF…