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Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Andrea Catalano, the newly appointed Ambassador of Italy to Bahrain. During the meeting, the minister commended the strong cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, particularly in finance and economy. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa wished the ambassador success in performing his duties.

Chicago : Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz led fellow Democrats in a political pep rally on Wednesday night, vowing that he and presidential running mate Kamala Harris would triumph in November’s US elections. The Minnesota governor said he had never given such a big speech but said that as a former high school football coach, “I have given a lot of pep talks.” Walz, 60, accepted his party’s nomination for the No. 2 job. Harris will address the gathering on its final night on Thursday.

Makkah : Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz honoured the winners of the 44th edition of King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Quran. This year, the competition drew 174 competitors from 123 countries, with a total prize pool of SAR 4 million. This tribute came during the closing ceremony organised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance in the Grand Mosque, attended by several princes, ministers, scholars, ambassadors of Arab…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, met with a delegation of students from Al Taawon Secondary School for Boys – namely Hadi Mahdi, Hussain Zuhair, Hassan Habib – who participated in the IMG Academy programme in Florida, USA within the Champion Making Programme sponsored by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. The minister confirmed the vision of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad is based on a scientific approach towards building a generation of young champions who excel academically…

Cairo : Bahrain, represented by Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, chaired the second meeting of Arab ministers on disaster risk reduction at the Arab League headquarters in Egypt. Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing Arab integration in disaster risk reduction, guided by the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He underscored the priority of maintaining security and public safety under the leadership…

Manama: Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, lauded the establishment of the King Hamad Award for Peaceful Coexistence as a groundbreaking global initiative by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He highlighted this award as a reflection of HM the King’s visionary approach to fostering human values that promote a safe, peaceful, and sustainable world. https://youtu.be/ROMvtBTfSho?si=EgiuhfWRxQCv_0Uw Speaking at a press conference at the National Charter Monument, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla emphasized the humanitarian dimensions of the award, which was established by Royal Order (32) of 2024. He noted…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), conducted a two – day awareness – raising programme on August 8 – 9. The programme, a key component of the Working Together initiative, aimed to strengthen partnerships and empower leaders and focal points from 20 different expatriate communities, promoting the shared responsibility in promoting fair labour practices. The initiative reflects LMRA’s commitment to forging strong partnerships that further enhance the protection and support of expatriate workers in Bahrain. Participants were provided with firsthand insights into LMRA’s extensive support services during a guided…

Doha : Counsellor Mohammed Muqbil, Assistant Undersecretary for State Cases and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, participated in the fourth and fifth meetings of the Committee of Heads of International Cooperation and International Relations Departments in the ministries of justice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which were held in Qatar from August 19-22. The committee discussed draft projects regarding developing the implementation of judgments, deputies and judicial announcements in civil and criminal cases; regulating juvenile crime rules; and GCC unified rules to combat discrimination and hate speech. A report was reviewed on…

Manama : Bahrain is gearing up for its second edition of Fintech Forward, which will be programmed by Economist Impact, hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). The flagship installment of 2024’s Transformation Agenda series will take place on October 2-3, at Exhibition World Bahrain. Featuring a series of panel discussions, the two-day event will unite global fintech experts with financial institutions, governments, and regulators to tackle trending topics across generative AI, blockchain technologies, cybercrime, open banking, evolving consumer behaviour, the impact of new regulations,…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) has deposited funds into the bank accounts of 2,688 sponsored students across various schools in preparation for the 2024/2025 academic year. The funds are intended to cover the cost of school supplies as part of the Foundation’s annual “school bag” initiative. Badr Ali Qambar, Director of the Social Welfare Department at RHF, confirmed that the initiative aligns with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honourary President of the Foundation, to provide essential educational support. Qambar commended the vital role of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al…