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London : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, at 10 Downing Street. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the enduring strength of the relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, a partnership built on more than 200 years of close cooperation and strategic partnership across all levels. His Royal Highness emphasised Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing joint initiatives…

Manama : Awareness remains the best preventative way, especially when building a child’s personality and enhancing his ability to deal with the dangers they may be exposed to on the Internet. This was the primary motive for launching the national awareness campaign to protect children from exploitation and electronic blackmail. The awareness is part of a partnership between the Ministry of Interior, the Public Prosecution, and the relevant authorities to ensure that Bahraini children remain within the “Safe Internet” system. It is necessary to highlight that blackmailing and exploiting children electronically has never been a “phenomenon” in Bahrain. However, the…

Manama : Bahrain’s Minister of Education, H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma inauguratedthe colorful and Big Deals LULU BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL at the Dana Mall today. The event marks some super deals on some of the best brands of school supplies – school bags of all kinds from backpacks to laptop bags and trolley bags, deals on AI tools, laptops and devices for the electronics-led 2024 classroom and the best quality stationery and uniforms are on promotion at LuLu Hypermarket till September 15 2024. In a gesture to enable families to choose the best and most affordable products, LuLu…

Manama : Bahrain will host the prestigious International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Skills Forum from September 17-19. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) will be hosting the forum, which will bring together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and training practitioners to discuss the critical role of digital skills in driving sustainable development. Philip Marnick, General Director of TRA, emphasised the TRA’s commitment to driving digital transformation. “Bahrain is committed to fostering a digital-first economy, and the ITU Digital Skills Forum aligns perfectly with our national priorities. By bringing together experts from around the world, we aim to help everyone develop the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands to attend the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2024. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnessed McLaren’s victory and extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on the occasion. His Royal Highness highlighted how Bahrain’s successive global achievements, including motorsports, cement its prominent position on the global sports map, a testament to His Majesty the King’s visionary leadership and aspirations for the Kingdom’s development and prosperity. HRH the Crown Prince and…

Jeddah : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has announced a strategic partnership with NEOM to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s transition to a green economy. The collaboration will focus on advancing hydrogen and sustainable fuel production technologies through three innovative applied research projects. Under this partnership, NEOM’s Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, through the Hydrogen and E-Fuels Applied Research Institute (HEFARI), is sponsoring the development of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. KAUST researchers and scientists are leading these initiatives, showcasing their progress at a recent two-day summit held at the KAUST Research and Technology Park. The summit brought…

Manama :  Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), chaired BTEA’s second quarter board meeting of 2024. The board reviewed the latest developments in the tourism sector for the second quarter of the current year, discussing achievements and the progress of indicators related to implementing the objectives and pillars of the Tourism Strategy 2022 to 2026. The meeting also highlighted prominent tourism projects launched during the second quarter and their positive impact on enhancing the contribution of the tourism sector to the Kingdom’s GDP.…

Washington : Democrat Kamala Harris has raised $540 million in little more than a month since she began her race for U.S. president, with a surge of donations flowing in during the Democratic National Convention last week, her campaign said on Sunday. A memo released by Harris’ campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon, said the $540 million raised included $82 million that came in during convention week and is a sign of Democratic enthusiasm for her candidacy. “This is the most ever for any presidential campaign in this time span,” she said. Vice President Harris became a candidate for president on…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (42) of 2024, restructuring the National Human Rights Committee based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I The National Human Rights Committee shall be restructured, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and include the following members: 1. Undersecretary for Courts, Family Reconciliation and Alimony at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments. (Member) 2. Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office. (Member) 3. Secretary General of the General Secretariat…

Jeddah : The “teamLab Borderless” museum in Jeddah is bolstering the Kingdom’s position as a center for arts and culture, both regionally and globally. Jeddah, a prominent city in the Middle East with a rich history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, was specifically chosen to host this groundbreaking museum. This selection aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and Jeddah’s strategic goal of becoming a top global destination for culture and tourism. The project is part of an initiative to develop infrastructure for cultural exhibitions, in line with efforts to increase cultural offerings in the Kingdom. The museum is a…