Author: News Desk

Manama : Global industry leaders will converge in Bahrain for the highly anticipated second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, scheduled to take place on November 3-4. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) with the support of senior government officials across the Kingdom’s finance, investment and industry portfolio, the forum will tackle global challenges and trends under the banner of “Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region”. Gateway Gulf 2024 will welcome an intimate, high-level gathering of the top 250 ministerial and senior government officials, C-suite business professionals, and executive investors from key markets across America, Europe,…

Manama : The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) announced the launch of the “Bahrain Street View” project, which will capture panoramic images of Bahrain’s streets. Using Google Maps’ “Virtual Tour” feature, users can explore Bahrain’s streets and landmarks virtually. This initiative underscores the Bureau’s commitment to developing spatial data in Bahrain, aligning with the latest global standards and technologies. Bassem bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of the SLRB, stated that the “Bahrain Street View” project marks a significant advancement in geospatial data within Bahrain, greatly enhancing the accuracy of national maps and offering a virtual tour of the country’s…

Manama : 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), received officials from Marbella Football Centre (MFC) in a meeting attended by Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayed, SCYS Secretary-General. Zayed Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman of Al Zayani Investments, and Rashid Zayed Al Zayani, CEO of Al Zayani Investments, along with Andres Roldán, Marbella Football Centre’s CEO and Christoffer Komen, Director of Tours and Friendlies at Manchester United, were present. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad was briefed…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), chaired a meeting of the committee at Sakhir Air Base. His Highness confirmed the readiness of all preparations for the upcoming seventh edition of BIAS, scheduled to take place at Sakhir Air Base on November 13-15, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The international event will bring together local, Gulf, and global stakeholders, featuring leading civil and military aviation manufacturers, along with key…

On October 26, 2024, the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) held its “Start-Up Majlis” at Crowne Plaza, Manama, with Business Network International (BNI) Bahrain as its Network Partner for the event. The event featured a lineup of speakers and valuable networking opportunities, fostering connections within Bahrain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. CA Bharti Maheshwari served as the Master of Ceremony, while Chairperson CA Vivek Gupta opened the event with a vision for cultivating impactful ideas and relationships. The Guest of Honor Mr. Mohammed Abdulali Al-Ali, Vice Chairman of Hope Ventures, emphasized the importance of strong CFOs for…

Kuwait : The 51st General Assembly conference of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) concluded with recommendations aimed at enhancing cooperation and improving operational mechanisms. Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, President of FANA and Acting Director General of Emirates News Agency (WAM), chaired the conference hosted by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). The conference reviewed several proposals submitted by KUNA, including the preparation of a bulletin on child education and the participation of news agencies in KUNA’s magazine on specific occasions. It was agreed that the 52nd FANA General Assembly session would be hosted by Kuwait in the final quarter…

Manama : Bahrain national mixed martial arts (MMA) team is set to participate in the 10th edition of the IMMAF World Amateur MMA Championships, organised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in collaboration with Team Bahrain, to be held on November 1-13 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The national MMA team has intensified its preparations, aiming to achieve peak physical and technical readiness for this global competition. The team aspires to make a strong showing and achieve positive results. Entering this championship with high hopes, the national team seeks to replicate its success from the 8th World MMA Championship, held…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the Minister of Education, Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee for the International School Games (ISF) Gymnasiade Bahrain 2024, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, and the members of the Executive Organising Committee for the ISF Gymnasiade Bahrain 2024, at Gudaibiya Palace. The International School Games (ISF) Gymnasiade Bahrain 2024 is being hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that the Kingdom continues…

Manama : Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs inaugurated the sixth Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Middle East Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition held under the theme “Towards Sustainable, Efficient, and Reliable Artificial Lift Technology.” Organised by the SPE in collaboration with the Ministry of Oil and Environment, and supported by Bapco Energies, Saudi Aramco, and other regional and international oil companies, the event drew over 1,000 industry experts, specialists, and executives. The minister highlighted the conference’s role in the collaboration among specialists, technicians, and researchers worldwide, focusing on…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee (REHC), chaired a REHC High Committee Meeting. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman emphasised that advancing the Kingdom’s horseracing and equestrian sector requires robust infrastructure and development projects to meet the Kingdom’s aspirations. This aligns with the broad vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness…