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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a phone call with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan. They exchanged congratulations on the holy month of Ramadhan, and wishes for many returns to their countries and peoples as well as the Arab and Islamic nations.

Jakarta : The Indonesian rescue team discovered two crew members and Pilatus aircraft of Smart Air that went missing last Friday in the nearby forest of Benuang, Nunukan, on Sunday, an official said. According to Bernama, the PT Smart Aviation aircraft, carrying essential goods bound for Krayan, Nunukan, lost contact three hours after departing from Juwata Tarakan Airport last Friday morning. The Tarakan Search and Rescue Office (Basarnas) confirmed that aircraft engineer Deni Sobali, 27, was found deceased, while Pilot Captain M. Yusuf, 29, was discovered alive following the crash. Basarnas Tarakan head Syahril, in a statement, noted that the…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Interior Ministry, on the occasion of Bahrain’s ePassport winning the Global award “Best New Passport of 2024” in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) as part of the HSP (High-Security Print) Awards.  The minister expressed his pride in this international recognition, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Padang : Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others missing, officials said Sunday. According to AP, tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees rolled down a mountain late Friday, reaching a river that burst its banks and tore through mountainside villages in Pesisir Selatan district of West Sumatra province, said Doni Yusrizal, who heads the local disaster management agency. Rescuers by Saturday pulled out seven bodies in the worst-hit village of Koto XI Tarusan, and recovered three others in two neighboring villages, Yusrizal said. Rescuers…

New Delhi : India is expected to sign an economic agreement on Sunday with a group of four European countries aimed at increasing trade and investment, two officials with knowledge of the talks said, capping nearly 16 years of negotiations. New Delhi expects the countries of the European Free Trade Association – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – to invest as much as $100 billion over 15 years in the fast-growing market of 1.4 billion people. In the last two years, India has signed trade agreements with Australia and UAE. A deal with Britain is in its final stages, according…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education inaugurated a new building in the capital school Bahrain. Adel Al Safar, Chairman of Capital School Bahrain, was present. Dr. Juma affirmed the ministry’s keenness to develop private schools and establish distinct educational institutions, in the light of the educational process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and followed up by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. During the inauguration ceremony, Al Safar thanked the minister for attending and supporting the new building’s establishment. Nicola Matthews, Principal…

Manama : The Sunni Endowments Directorate has announced that 31 mosques would be converted to jamea mosques (congregational mosques) temporarily during Ramadhan, where Friday prayers will be held as of the first Friday of the holy month. Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajeri, Sunni Endowments Council’s Chair, and Advisor for Religious Affairs at the National Guard, highlighted that the council was keen on providing all necessary facilities in a number of mosques under administration to help the worshipers perform their prayers with comfort and ease. The mosques which have been allocated as jamea mosques in the Muharraq Governorate are: …

Manama : The Bahrain Cricket Team has delivered an exceptional performance today, securing a commanding victory over Vanuatu. The team’s strategic prowess was on full display as they scored 166 runs for 4 wickets, clinching the win with a significant 56-run margin. Sohail Ahmed stood out with an extraordinary innings of 73 runs in 51 balls, rightfully earning the Player of the Match title. His achievement was well-supported by Ahmer, who showcased his skill with a fluent unbeaten half-century. The bowling department saw Sachin making a substantial impact, claiming four wickets and conceding 40 runs. Despite being slightly expensive, his…

Manama : The moonsighting committee in the Kingdom Bahrain has announced that Monday, March 11, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan, based on the sighting of the crescent in Saudi Arabia. The panel, which included Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al-Qattan, Dr. Shaikh Fareeed bin Yacoub Al Meftah, Dr. Ibrahim bin Rashid Al Muraikhi, and Shaikh Rashid bin Hassan Al Bouainain, met this evening at the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA)’s headquarters and said that it had not received any testimonies. On the occasion, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs extended congratulations to His Majesty…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the holy month of Ramadhan. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended greetings and best wishes HM the King on the occasion, wishing Bahrain, the Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns. HM the King responded with a cable of thanks to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, wishing His Royal Highness many happy returns of the holy month. His Majesty congratulated the people of…