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Brussels : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Dick Shoof, on the sidelines of the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium.The meeting took place during HRH’s leadership of Bahrain’s delegation on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to furthering Bahrain-Netherlands relations, highlighting the growing bilateral cooperation across various sectors in pursuit of common goals.The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two Kingdoms and…

Brussels : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown prince and Prime Minister, participated today, and delivered Bahrain’s address at the opening session of the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium. The following address was made by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister: Your Highnesses and Excellencies, On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, it is a privilege to participate in this inaugural EU-GCC Summit. This Summit represents a historic milestone in our…

Cairo : At least 12 people were killed and 33 injured in Egypt on Monday after a bus overturned on a highway connecting Cairo to the Red Sea coast, the Egyptian health ministry said. It said in a statement that 28 ambulances were sent to the scene of the accident which took place on Al-Galala highway connecting Cairo to Red Sea coastal towns including Ain Sokhna. Domestic media including the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper reported the accident involved students from Galala university located in Galala city, one of the government’s national projects in the Suez governorate. The privately owned Sada al-Balad…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (40) of 2024, regarding the formation of the Financial Disclosures’ Examination Authority. Article I The secondment of Judge Shaikh Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as Chairman of the Financial Disclosure Examination Authority, and Judge Ali Ahmed Jumaa Al Kaabi as a member of the authority, shall be renewed. Article II The following judges shall be appointed as members of the Financial Disclosure Examination Authority: 1. Judge Bader Abdullatif Mohammed Al Abdullah, replacing Judge Dr. Riyadh Mohammed Ibrahim Seyadi. 2. Judge Hussain Saeed Ali Al Zamil, replacing…

London : King Charles III, who is 75 and battling cancer, will travel to Samoa this month to address the critical impact of climate change on Pacific island nations. This trip will also take him back to Australia. Scheduled from Friday to October 26, this visit marks Charles’s first official trip to one of the 14 Commonwealth countries where he is head of state since becoming king. Observers see this journey as a sign of his determination to engage actively with global issues despite his health challenges. Charles’ globetrotting itinerary comes as he works to shore up support for the…

Dubai : Beyon is amplifying its regional and global presence with a dynamic presence at GITEX Global 2024, the premier tech and AI event running until October 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was officially opened by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. After a successful year with important partnerships, signings, and acquisitions, Beyon returns this year with a strong presence, participating alongside major regional players like E&, Nokia, and Ericsson. GITEX Week brings together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts from…

Muscat : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the Second Arab Tourism Statistics Forum 2024, held in Muscat, between October 14-16 and organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman and the League of Arab States. The event was attended by experts and specialists from various Arab countries, in addition to representatives of regional and international organisations concerned with the statistical informatics field and the international tourism sector. Noura Al Saadoun, Director of the Policy and Planning Department at BTEA, participated in a working paper on Bahrain’s experience in establishing a national…

London : Britain’s aviation regulator said it would allow drones to inspect infrastructure such as power lines and wind turbines, a move the authority has described as a significant milestone. The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had said earlier this year that it wanted to permit more drone flying for such activities as well as for deliveries and emergency services. It selected in August six projects to test it. Drones inspecting infrastructure will now be able to fly distances beyond remote flyers’ ability to see them. Under the CAA’s new policy, some drones will be able to remain at low…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,708 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 6 to 12 October 2024, which resulted in the detention of 28 violating and irregular workers, while 180 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,679 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture has announced that Bahraini farmers can now register to participate in the 12th edition of the Bahraini Farmers Market for the 2024-2025 season. Registration is open from today, Tuesday October 15, until October 31. Asim Abdullatif, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Animal Wealth Affairs, confirmed the Ministry’s readiness to launch the market next November at Budaiya Botanical Garden. This event is organised in partnership with the National Initiative for Agricultural Sector Development (NIAD) and STC Bahrain. The Undersecretary explained that registration is open for farmers, agricultural companies, nurseries, date shops, apiaries, restaurants,…