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Dakar : Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won over 54% of votes in Senegal’s presidential election, with ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba taking over 35%, the Dakar appeals court said on Wednesday. The court said the results were based on vote tallies from 100% of polling stations. They are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days.

Manama : StartUp Bahrain hosted the much-anticipated StartUp Bahrain Pitch series which was launched last year. This edition of the series featured a keynote speech by Hasan Haider, a seasoned venture capitalist, who shared valuable insights about raising funds as an entrepreneur and what investors look for in a startup to invest in. The event showcased five Bahraini startups presenting their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges featuring local and regional experts from VentureSouq UAE, Flat6Labs UAE, Brinc, and +VC. The five rising Bahraini startups featured showcased great potential for success, impressing both judges and the audience with…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa extended invitations to Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, the leaders of Arab countries, to participate in the thirty-third session of the Arab Summit, which will be held in Bahrain mid-May. The ambassadors of the Kingdom of Bahrain accredited to Arab countries delivered the invitations and conveyed the greetings of HM the King to the leaders of the Arab countries. The Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain holds great significance as it is expected to drive forward joint Arab initiatives, strengthen coordination on regional and global issues, and support the efforts of…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King, received Ghanim bin Fadl Al Buainain, Minister of Shura and Representatives Councils’ Affairs.  HM’s Special Representative was briefed on the most important issues discussed within the legislative branch. He commended the minister and the ministry’s staff for their dedication to realizing the vision of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and advancing the government’s agenda under the leadership of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He lauded their efforts in fostering constructive cooperation between the…

Kuwait : Gulf Air recently hosted a Ramadan Ghabga event in Kuwait to commemorate the 65th anniversary of its operations in the country. The event was attended by Dr. Jeffrey Goh, the Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group (GFG), and Joanna Patterson, the Director of Sales at Gulf Air. During the event, Dr. Jeffrey Goh expressed gratitude to all the attendees and highlighted the shared values of achievement and collaboration that have been fundamental to Gulf Air’s operations in Kuwait for over six decades. It was in 1959 when the first Gulf Air flight to and from Kuwait took…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority’s (iGA) operational and governance achievements for 2023 were revealed by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA Chief Executive, in line with Bahrain’s vision for digital transformation and the enhancement of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, these achievements were carried with the support of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT). Al Qaed emphasised the most significant accomplishments, notably improvements to the eKey system which involved substantial updates, expanding its capacity to be able to support 20…

Rome : The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Executive Committee (ExCom) announced on Wednesday that Istanbul city will host the 2027 European Games. The EOC said in a statement that it “unanimously” awarded the fourth edition of the competition to the Turkish metropolis, Anadolu News agency reported. “The EOC is delighted to have approved Istanbul’s candidature to host the European Games 2027,” EOC President Spyros Capralos said in a statement. “It is a great news for both Europe’s athletes and the city. Istanbul and Türkiye have long been good friends of international sport, with Istanbul having woven sport into the fabric…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued an order to distribute Eid Al Fitr gifts to all widows and orphans who are registered with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF).  His Majesty directed the RHF, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, to oversee the distribution of the royal gifts to all beneficiaries. HH Shaikh Nasser extended sincere congratulations to HM the King on the order to distribute Eid Al-Fitr gifts. His Highness praised HM the King’s constant support for RHF-sponsored families, keenness to…

Manama : The Permanent Committee of the late His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quran Award launched the HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quranic Personality Award. This award aims to recognise Bahraini men and women who have made distinctive contributions to serve the Holy Quran. The award aims to emphasise the Holy Quran’s impact on Muslims, enhance Bahrain’s contributions to serving the Holy Quran, commemorate the memory of the late HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as well as encourage individuals and societies to serve the Holy Quran. Shaikha Lamia bint Mohammed Al Khalifa,…

Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince of Jordan, received Ahmed bin Yusuf Al Rowaie, the outgoing Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan. HM the King praised the deep historic Bahraini-Jordanian ties, and their continuous cooperation. His Majesty wished the ambassador success in future tasks, and Bahrain further progress and prosperity. The ambassador praised the close bilateral relations and their remarkable development in various domains. He commended the unwavering support he received throughout his tenure in Amman, which contributed greatly to facilitating…