Author: News Desk

Bangkok : Nine people went missing on Thursday after a plane they were on board crashed in a forested area in Chachoengsao province, southeast of Bangkok, Thailand’s capital. Thai media reported on Friday that search operations have continued over the past hours for the nine passengers, who are feared dead. The nine individuals—two pilots and seven passengers—were on their way from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok to Trat province when the crash occurred. More than 300 military personnel and volunteers have been deployed to assist in the search efforts, while authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances…

Manama : The Ministry of Education announced the commencement of accepting applications for the re-enrollment of students who have previously dropped out of school or those holding educational certificates from outside the Kingdom who wish to continue their education in Bahrain’s public schools. The ministry will receive applications from August 25 to 29, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Customer Service Center in the Ministry’s building in Isa Town. The ministry urges guardians of those wishing to enroll to attend in person after filling out the student registration form available on the ministry’s website (www.moe.gov.bh) and bring the required…

Manama : Bahrain’s national esports team excelled at the Arab Esports League in Riyadh on 20-21 August. Aisha Sami Bukhmas won gold in eFOOTBALL, defeating Jordan 2-0 in the final. Hashim Ahmed Khalil earned bronze in Tekken 8, finishing third in a competitive field. The tournament included participants from 19 Arab countries.

Manama : Advisor Rashid bin Muhammad bin Abdulrahman Bunajma, Secretary-General of the Council of Representatives, honoured participants in the second edition of the “Furas” (Opportunities) programme. Furas is an initiative launched by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS). The programme aims to provide grants and training opportunities for Bahraini youth in various companies and institutions to develop their skills and expertise through specialised courses. The Secretary General expressed his appreciation to the participants, acknowledging their…

Bucheon : Seven people were killed and a dozen others injured following a fire at a hotel in Bucheon, just west of Seoul, on Thursday, firefighting authorities said. The fire began in a room on the eighth floor of the nine-story hotel at 7:39 p.m., leaving seven people dead, including guests, according to authorities. The injured are undergoing treatment at local hospitals. Three of them are seriously injured, but they are not in critical condition. Some people died after jumping out the windows and onto an inflatable mattress, while one woman was found in cardiac arrest on the hotel stairs…

Manama : Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hasan Al Hasan, the Chief of Public Security, confirmed that the Coast Guards continued security efforts to preserve fish wealth in Bahrain’s territorial waters, by taking all measures to contribute to regulate fishing. The chief of public security added that in line with the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister, programmes are being implemented to ensure a safe maritime environment as the Coast Guard works in accordance with the latest technological and training systems. A total of 59 inspection campaigns from February to August were carried out to…

Manama : 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), has instructed the GSA to distribute bonuses to athletes who achieved significant success for Bahrain in 2022. This initiative by HH Shaikh Khalid reflects his commitment to acknowledging and rewarding athletes for their outstanding contributions, which have highlighted Bahrain’s position regionally and internationally. His directive reflects his support for the Kingdom’s sports sector and his commitment to encouraging athletes to continue their pursuit…

Hyderabad : India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh wrapped up rescue efforts on Thursday at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant where an explosion the previous day killed 17 people and injured nearly 40, a senior state official said. The state’s worst such incident in recent years, Wednesday’s blast took place at the 40-acre (16-hectare) unit of privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences in the Anakapalli district. Nearly 40 people were injured and rescue operations had been completed, the official, Industries Secretary N. Yuvaraj said.

Manama : Mazad, a local portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ‘Mumtalakat’,  unveiled a lineup of weekly auctions featuring a blend of premium 24K gold bars and 22K gold jewellery items. In light of the unprecedented peaks in gold prices globally, Mazad’s online auction is the perfect opportunity for investors to acquire these coveted assets weekly, starting with the inaugural batch auction from August 21-29. According to industry specialists, global gold prices are expected to rise in the upcoming days, encouraging individuals to buy rather than sell during this period. The weekly auctions on Mazad’s Platform will feature a…

Manama : Lulwa bint Saleh Al Awadhi, the Acting Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), met with the General Secretariat staff to celebrate the council’s 23rd anniversary, coinciding with Bahrain’s Silver Jubilee celebrations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession. The Acting Secretary-General conveyed the congratulations of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of SCW, to the attendees. She emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to achieve HRH the SCW President’s vision. Reflecting on 23 years of progress, Al Awadhi noted the significant role…