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Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, lauded the royal decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, pardoning 457 inmates in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah noted that this royal initiative reinforces the values of pardon, tolerance, justice, and the rule of law, integrating pardoned individuals into the development process and enhancing family stability in the society, safeguarding its security, and ensuring its prosperity. He praised…

Manama : The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has announced the launch of the second edition of the Bahrain Real Estate Innovation Competition, part of the National Real Estate Sector Plan 2021-2024. Sponsored by Infracorp and Diyar Al Muharraq, the competition focuses on innovative solutions, sustainability, and real estate technology. The initiative offers participants a platform to implement their ideas into reality, while also providing opportunities for collaboration with key players in Bahrain’s real estate sector. Registration will be open to all citizens from 10 September to 12 October through RERA’s website (rera.gov.bh). Winners will receive cash prizes of $20,000,…

Manama : As part of its efforts to regulate the tourism and travel sector, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that it has detected more than 40 offices practicing unlicensed travel and tourism reservations activities. The Authority reported that the Tourism Control Directorate has identified the violating offices as part of its ongoing inspection campaigns carried out to regulate the tourism and travel sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Additionally, BTEA explained that some of the violating offices have resorted to using different addresses or publishing advertisements on social media without obtaining the necessary licenses, confirming that administrative…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Excellency Péter Szijjártó, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, today at Al Sakhir Palace. HE the Minister conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary, and his best wishes of progress and prosperity to Bahrain and its people. His Majesty relayed his greetings to His Excellency the President and best wishes to Hungary and its people. HM the King praised the strong Bahrain-Hungary relations and their continuous development in various domains that serve both nations’ mutual interests. The meeting discussed means…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has issued a royal decree pardoning 457 inmates in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession. The royal pardon reflects HM the King’s dedication to fostering social cohesion and upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law. It also aims to balance legal accountability with the humanitarian and social circumstances of the inmates, providing them with an opportunity to reintegrate into society. This approach aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to human rights and its prominent standing within the region.

Manama : The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) launched the tickets for the highly anticipated Dandiya Night 2024. The event took place today at Lulu Hypermarket, Dana Mall, in the Garment Section on the 1st Floor, beginning at 5:30 PM. The launch was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Juzer Ruperwala, along with esteemed guests Mr. Mohammad Zaki and Mr. Hamadan of Malabar Gold. Media partners, Salaam Bahrain, Starvision Media, Bahrain This Month, and The 973 Show, played a crucial role in covering this significant occasion. Dandiya Night 2024 is set to be a vibrant celebration of community unity, culture, and the…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the Gulf Men’s Basketball Championship was inaugurated. The championship, hosted by Bahrain, will be held during the period September 2-7 at the Bahrain Basketball Association Arena. The inauguration was attended by HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of BOC, Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the General Sports Authority, Faris Al Kooheji, BOC Secretary-General, Captain Waleed Al…

Cairo : The first edition of Egypt International Airshow 2024 kicked off today, which will be held at Alamein International Airport for three days. The event will see the participation of 300 aeroplane manufacturers and space industrialists representing more than 100 countries, alongside representatives of several international and regional organisations operating in the space and aviation domain, Mena News Agency reported. The event, the largest in Africa and the Middle East, aims to accelerate industrialisation, digitalisation, and globalisation in the defense, space, and commercial aviation sectors in Africa and the Middle East. (MENA).

Manama : In preparation for the launch of the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) this month Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during their official visit to Bahrain on September 1-5. The visit will include focused technical meetings with various government entities responsible for measuring and reporting Bahrain’s financial, economic, and demographic data. In attendance were Duaa Sultan, iGA Deputy Chief Executive of Statistics and Population Registry, Dana Imad Hamzah, Assistant Undersecretary for Sustainable Development at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, several directors and…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, chaired the 41st meeting of the National Human Rights Committee. The meeting was attended by members and representatives of relevant government entities. The minister noted the national efforts and effective role of the members in upholding human rights in compliance with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the continuous support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which has made Bahrain a role model…