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Manama : Falcon Toastmasters, a prominent public speaking club in Bahrain, has announced its 22nd-anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, at Adilya Events Hall- First floor, Federation of General Trade Unions Building. The event will be featured by the graceful presence of distinguished keynote speaker DTM Mohamed Ali Shukri, The first Accredited Speaker from the region , an engaging panel discussion on “Innovations Shaping Our Future,” by young leaders and a vibrant awards ceremony will be organised to honor outstanding members. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kamal Mohiyuddin at 38815222.

Beijing : China successfully launched two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province, southwest China. The satellites, the 59th and 60th in the BeiDou system, were launched aboard a Long March-3B rocket with the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage. These satellites are the second set of medium Earth orbit satellites launched since the BeiDou-3 system became fully operational for global navigation. Equipped with advanced atomic clocks and new communication stations, the satellites will enhance the system’s reliability in positioning, navigation, timing, and global short-message communication services. They will also support testing…

Manama : The Royal Court has announced the passing of Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim bin Khalid Al Khalifa. A statement issued by the Royal Court included prayer that Allah the Almighty would rest the soul of the deceased in eternal peace, and bless his relatives with patience and fortitude.

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…