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Manama : The General Command of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that registration is open for civilians (Male and Female) to volunteer to join the Reserve Force. Relatives of the military and civilian staff and retirees of the BDF and the National Guard are eligible to register. Eligible applicants must be Bahraini nationals aged 18 to 55 years, but exemptions for the upper age limit will be made for technicians, specialists or based on duty requirements. They are required to have good conduct, and not be convicted by a court for a felony or misdemeanour. Applicants should be medically fit…

Makkah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia chaired the ninth meeting of the Arab Committee for Meteorological Awareness and Information, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. Several topics related to meteorological awareness work were discussed, including creating the website for the Permanent Arab Meteorological Committee. The committee expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia and the Saudi National Center for Meteorology for their efforts during this year’s Hajj season and for utilizing great capabilities in this regard. Dr. Hisham Abdul Ghani, Representative and Director of the regional office of the World Meteorological Organization, praised…

Manama : AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation launched the Ithra 2 programme. The programme targets young people from the ages of 13-15 for the first time. The programme is guided by specialists who offer individualised educational experience through accredited activities and interactive workshops focusing on topics such as self-discovery and personal development. Ithra 2 took place over the course of 10 days and witnessed a wide turnout of over 35 students, as part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance its youth programmes. The participants were able to achieve personal growth and development and insight into different fields of expertise. Ithra 2 will…

Manama : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has formed a strategic partnership agreement with the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) to host the Bahrain Toy Festival, the first and largest of its kind. As part of Bahrain Summer 2024, the event will take place for a month at Exhibition World Bahrain, alongside prominent toy brands and a line-up of activities and entertainment. Sarah Buheji, CEO of BTEA, commended NBB’s sponsorship of this unique tourist event, as well as its support towards national efforts to develop the national economy and diversify sources of income by increasing the tourism sector’s contribution…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the 1446 AH Hijri New Year holiday. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Sunday, 7 July 2024.

Manama : The Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP) launched its ‘Candidacy Programme’, for its 2025 scholarship selection process. The CPISP held an orientation at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to brief the scholarship candidates, from both public and private schools, on the training they will receive during the programme. Ava Garbutt, Director of CPISP, commended the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to invest and enhance the skills of Bahraini youth. She congratulated the candidates for being short-listed. During the Candidacy Programme, students will complete…

Tunisia : Represented by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Sultanate of Oman today signed in Tunis an air services agreement with the Republic of Tunisia. The agreement was signed by Naif Ali Al Abri, Chairman of the CAA. The agreement updates an agreement signed in 1985 by the governments of the two countries to regulate air services between their regions and beyond them. The updated agreement, based on principles of open skies, allows the respective airlines to operate any number of direct flights. The 23-article pact regulates operational and technical aspects in a manner that serves the common interests…

Manama : Yogasna Bahrain is organizing the 1st Yogasna Championship in Bahrain under the banner of World Yogasna Organization on on 5th July,Friday,2024, at 9 am at the Al Qadisiya Club, Salmaniya. Criteria to participate in this Championship is as follows : The age groups for participants are: Sub-Junior (9-14 years), Junior (14-18 years), Seniors (18-35 years), Masters (35-45 years), and Veterans (45-55 years). Both males and females can participate. ⁠Participants have to perform 5 compulsory yoga poses and 2 optional poses.Compulsory Poses:a Uttanasana b. Ushtrasana c. Vakrasana d. Vrishasana e. Uttanpadasana ⁠Participants have to wear plain Yoga outfits while…

Manama : The most successful Middle Eastern-born sports media conglomerate is entering the global movie industry. KHK Media Group has announced that it is entering the entertainment and film industry with the premiere of its first project ‘’The Martial Artist’’, in partnership with Odyssey Entertainment, which takes place next Sunday, June 30. In partnership with BRAVE Films, the subsidiary of BRAVE Combat Federation, the sporting jewel of Bahrain, KHK Media Group will leverage its large-scale, world-class experience in the sports and entertainment sector to bring exciting and inspiring stories to life on the big screen. The aim of the new…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) held a press conference today announcing the details of the support bundle for the healthcare sector, aiming to train and develop over 700 Bahrainis in the sector. This came following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to increase support for the employment of Bahraini doctors, and the announcement of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour…