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Manama : Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) announced today a new Board of Directors for local portfolio company Gulf Air Group Holding, under the chairmanship of Khalid Hussain Taqi. The new Board of Directors will include Shaikh Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Fatema Bashar Al Hasan, Ali Moosa Shafiee, Tarek Abdulaziz Sultan, Charlie Foreman, Faisal Ali Al Jalahma, and Alaa Abdulkhaleq Saeed. This aligns with Mumtalakat’s strategic priorities to proactively manage its portfolio and drive sustainable growth that supports the aviation industry’s contribution to Bahrain’s economic recovery. Key facets of Mumtalakat’s strategy include active asset management, strengthening…

Manama : The Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Works, the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), held a press conference to announce a new infrastructure implementation mechanism for major subdivision plans. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat, CEO of the UPDA, unveiled the new approach, designed to streamline procedures for the real estate sector and enhance competitiveness. Al Khayyat explained that this mechanism aligns with ongoing efforts to advance the real estate sector in support of Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the…

California :  The UAE announced the successful launch of their first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit on August 16, 2024, in partnership with ICEYE, a pioneer in SAR satellite operations for earth observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions. In a landmark achievement, the SAR satellite was launched and successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. The satellite has established communication, and early routine operations are underway. Launching the UAE’s first SAR satellite is a significant milestone for the companies and the region to bolster Earth Observation capabilities.  As part…

Ankara : Firefighters were battling to contain wildfires in five Turkish provinces on Saturday, the Forestry Minister said, though a blaze in the western Izmir region that broke out on Thursday had eased somewhat and residential areas were no longer at risk. The blaze in Izmir’s Karsiyaka district was caused by a fire built by three people picnicking near an area of forest, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli told reporters, adding that authorities are close to identifying the people. “The intensity of the fire decreased, and there is no more risk to residential areas at the moment,” Yumakli said. The fire…

Manama, : Under the patronage of 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), the fourth edition of the Arab Artificial Intelligence Forum will be held tomorrow. The forum is held in collaboration with the GSA, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, and will take place virtually on August 18 – 22. The Kingdom’s hosting of this forum highlights HH Shaikh Khalid’s commitment to empowering youth, which reflects the…

Manama : Bahrain sporting jewels BRAVE Combat Federation’s groundbreaking event in Pakistan, BRAVE CF 85 is already setting benchmarks ahead of fight night on August 18. The event, featuring two highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan matchups, has become a top trending sports topic and ranked among the top three trends in India on X, just a day before the weigh-ins. The #BRAVEBharat campaign gained significant traction on social media, highlighting posts about Team India and how the fighters from the nation crossed borders bravely to represent their nation on enemy territory. Indian MMA veterans Bharat Khandare and Srikant Sekhar will…

Manama : The Seventh event of ICRF Thirst Quenchers 2024 was held on Saturday, 17 August 2024 at worksite located in City Centre Mall. The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) Thirst-Quenchers 2024 team continue its annual summer awareness program, aligning with the Ministry of Labour’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering months of July and August. The primary goal of this program is to promote awareness about maintaining a healthy and safe summer. During July and August, ICRF distributes bottled water, Laban, and fruits to workers at their worksites, targeting those most affected by the intense…

Manama : Anwar Bu Hassan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Good Word Society (GWS) and Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Voluntary Work, announced that the jury committee of the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Award for Voluntary Work has received the list of nominees for this year’s edition The committee will select the most outstanding individuals based on specific criteria to highlight their significant contributions to voluntary work. Bu Hassan said that this year’s award will honour leading figures in voluntary work across the Arab world, recognising their humanitarian efforts and contributions to their communities. He…

Bangkok : Thailand’s parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its youngest prime minister on Friday. The 37-year-old will become Thailand’s second female prime minister and the third Shinawatra to take the top job after aunt Yingluck Shinawatra, and father Thaksin. Paetongtarn won easily with 319 votes, or nearly two-thirds of the house.

Manama : The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the global developments surrounding the monkeypox virus. Following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of a public health emergency, the ministry remains vigilant, and no cases of monkeypox have been reported in the Kingdom so far. The ministry noted that the monkeypox vaccine is available at several primary healthcare centres and that a comprehensive preventive plan for combating infectious diseases is in place, including a specific contingency plan for monkeypox.