Author: News Desk

London : Scientists studying the new mpox strain that has spread out of the Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is changing faster than expected and often in areas where experts lack the funding and equipment to properly track it. That means there are multiple unknowns about the virus itself, its severity and how it is transmitting, complicating the response, half a dozen scientists in Africa, Europe and the United States. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been a public health problem in parts of Africa since 1970, but received little global attention until it surged internationally in 2022,…

Manama : StartUp Bahrain, the leading platform for startups in Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), hosted its highly anticipated StartUp Bahrain Pitch series at Youth City 2030. The event was attended by Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Dalal Al Qais, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). The event was organised in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Bahrain Economic Development Board, and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). During the event, Tuba…

London : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, at 10 Downing Street. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the enduring strength of the relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, a partnership built on more than 200 years of close cooperation and strategic partnership across all levels. His Royal Highness emphasised Bahrain’s unwavering commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing joint initiatives…

Manama : Awareness remains the best preventative way, especially when building a child’s personality and enhancing his ability to deal with the dangers they may be exposed to on the Internet. This was the primary motive for launching the national awareness campaign to protect children from exploitation and electronic blackmail. The awareness is part of a partnership between the Ministry of Interior, the Public Prosecution, and the relevant authorities to ensure that Bahraini children remain within the “Safe Internet” system. It is necessary to highlight that blackmailing and exploiting children electronically has never been a “phenomenon” in Bahrain. However, the…

Manama : Bahrain’s Minister of Education, H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma inauguratedthe colorful and Big Deals LULU BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL at the Dana Mall today. The event marks some super deals on some of the best brands of school supplies – school bags of all kinds from backpacks to laptop bags and trolley bags, deals on AI tools, laptops and devices for the electronics-led 2024 classroom and the best quality stationery and uniforms are on promotion at LuLu Hypermarket till September 15 2024. In a gesture to enable families to choose the best and most affordable products, LuLu…

Manama : Bahrain will host the prestigious International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Skills Forum from September 17-19. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) will be hosting the forum, which will bring together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and training practitioners to discuss the critical role of digital skills in driving sustainable development. Philip Marnick, General Director of TRA, emphasised the TRA’s commitment to driving digital transformation. “Bahrain is committed to fostering a digital-first economy, and the ITU Digital Skills Forum aligns perfectly with our national priorities. By bringing together experts from around the world, we aim to help everyone develop the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands to attend the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2024. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnessed McLaren’s victory and extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on the occasion. His Royal Highness highlighted how Bahrain’s successive global achievements, including motorsports, cement its prominent position on the global sports map, a testament to His Majesty the King’s visionary leadership and aspirations for the Kingdom’s development and prosperity. HRH the Crown Prince and…

Jeddah : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has announced a strategic partnership with NEOM to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s transition to a green economy. The collaboration will focus on advancing hydrogen and sustainable fuel production technologies through three innovative applied research projects. Under this partnership, NEOM’s Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, through the Hydrogen and E-Fuels Applied Research Institute (HEFARI), is sponsoring the development of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. KAUST researchers and scientists are leading these initiatives, showcasing their progress at a recent two-day summit held at the KAUST Research and Technology Park. The summit brought…

Manama :  Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), chaired BTEA’s second quarter board meeting of 2024. The board reviewed the latest developments in the tourism sector for the second quarter of the current year, discussing achievements and the progress of indicators related to implementing the objectives and pillars of the Tourism Strategy 2022 to 2026. The meeting also highlighted prominent tourism projects launched during the second quarter and their positive impact on enhancing the contribution of the tourism sector to the Kingdom’s GDP.…

Washington : Democrat Kamala Harris has raised $540 million in little more than a month since she began her race for U.S. president, with a surge of donations flowing in during the Democratic National Convention last week, her campaign said on Sunday. A memo released by Harris’ campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon, said the $540 million raised included $82 million that came in during convention week and is a sign of Democratic enthusiasm for her candidacy. “This is the most ever for any presidential campaign in this time span,” she said. Vice President Harris became a candidate for president on…