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Lahore : Floods brought by torrential rains in Pakistan caused damage that killed at least 30 people this week, authorities said on Friday, as the second-largest city of Lahore was drenched in the most rainfall it has received in more than four decades. The arrival of the monsoon season has sparked floods and landslides across South Asia in the past week, with at least 195 killed and almost 200 missing in one disaster in neighbouring India. Rain pummelled Pakistan’s north, causing floods, building collapses and heightening the risk of electrocution. Global organisations, such as the United Nations, see Pakistan as…

Manama : The fifth Palm Tree Festival was inaugurated today, Thursday, at the permanent Farmers Market in Hoorat A’ali, and will run until Saturday. The opening ceremony was attended by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture; Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD); Dalal Ahmed Al Qais, CEO of Bahrain Development Bank Group (BDB); Maha Mofeez , the CEO of Tamkeen, along with numerous farmers, agricultural companies, artisans, and productive families. The festival features a variety of palm products, including fresh dates and other related…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior has announced that the police have taken legal action and arrested several individuals involved in recent unlawful riots. Some of those arrested had previously benefitted from the royal pardon, having been released after serving sentences for various criminal offences. The statement added: “Despite this opportunity, they have reoffended. Additionally, some of the detainees are minors, and legal proceedings have commenced against them.” The Ministry, as the law enforcement authority, will hand over the minors to their guardians in accordance with legal procedures, implementing Article 55 of the Child Restorative Justice and Protection from Maltreatment…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the newly elected Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, Eng Jassim Alshirawi, following his appointment, at Gudabiya Palace. His Royal Highness congratulated Eng Alshirawi on his election as the Secretary-General of the International Energy Forum. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted that Alshirawi’s expertise in the energy sector facilitated his successful election, and wished him success in advancing contributions in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of international organisations, including those…

Manama : During the 20th ceremony honouring top students from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), STC Bahrain and University of Technology Bahrain (UTB), presented two humanitarian initiatives in recognition of the students. The initiatives is part  of their commitment to empowering the youth and investing in their talents. STC Bahrain provided two opportunities in their pioneering (Jeel ICT) programme for two outstanding students registered in the foundation. This programme offers a paid training opportunity for one year across various departments, providing participants with the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to advance their careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). UTB…

Paris : The Bahrain national athletics team will start competing in the Paris Olympics tomorrow. The national team will begin its participation with athlete Nelly Jepkosgei, who will compete in the first round of the women’s 800-metre race at 8:45 am Bahrain time. Meanwhile, Birhanu Balew will compete in the final of the men’s 10,000-metre race, scheduled for 10:20 pm Bahrain time. Nelly’s personal best in the 800-meter race is 1:58.93 minutes, while Birhanu’s best time in the 10,000-meter race is 27:07.49 minutes, ranking him 33rd globally. Athletics is the only sport in which Bahrain has achieved four Olympic medals.…

Paris : Bahraini heritage and traditions were showcased at the Bahrain majlis at the Paris 2024 Olympics Sports Village. The majlis has received numerous visits from international sports delegations at the global sporting event. Visiting athletes wore traditional attire, such as the thob nashel, ghutra, and eqal, highlighting the authentic cultural heritage of Bahrain. They learned about Bahraini handicrafts and folk arts. This initiative underscored Bahrain’s commitment to promoting national heritage and highlighting its ancient culture, emphasising the role of sports in fostering cultural exchange and international understanding.

Manama : : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Affairs, presented the initial draft of the new Advocacy Law to the Bahrain Bar Society, during a meeting with the Society’s president, Salah Ahmed Al Medfaa, and its board members. The Minister emphasised the ministry’s commitment to continuing to develop its partnership with the Bahrain Bar Society and the importance of consulting lawyers on the draft law. He said that a ministry team would review all suggestions from lawyers to reflect their objectives in the new law. The Minister highlighted the priority of supporting the…

Manama : Gulf Air Group has reported robust first half-year statistics for Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), for 2024. The performance in the first half of the year was marked by an increase in passenger numbers, Travel Volume, and cargo traffic. The Gulf Air airline strengthened its Asia-Pacific and European network with new flights to Guangzhou and Shanghai in China, and Munich in Germany, establishing additional connectivity with Bahrain. Furthermore, the airline resumed flights to the cities of Baghdad and…

Madrid Chelsea have completed the signing of Denmark under-21 goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from LaLiga side Villarreal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who last season became Villarreal’s number one keeper, has signed a seven-year deal, Chelsea said. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee, but British media reported the deal was worth around 20 million pounds ($25.67 million).