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Manama : Bahrain tomorrow marks World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31. The day aims to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use, in line with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ongoing call for effective community efforts and partnerships to support plans, policies, and actions against smoking. Bahrain’s health sector has achieved significant progress in this area as part of its goal to provide universal health coverage. The Ministry of Health has implemented various preventive measures in line with anti-tobacco agreements, focusing on the health of young people as future contributors to development. The National…

Bhubaneswar : At least 33 people, including election officials on duty, died of suspected heatstroke in India’s states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Friday, and the heatwave in the region is expected to continue until Saturday, authorities said. India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country’s highest ever temperature at 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22°F) this week, though that may be revised with the weather department checking the sensors of the weather station that registered the reading. While temperatures in northwestern and central India are expected to fall in the…

Geneva : Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, met with Dr. Oleg Salagay, the Deputy Health Minister of Russia, on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting discussed cooperation, particularly in pharmaceutical industries, and the exchange of expertise in healthcare, public health, health systems, and health insurance. The meeting also discussed joint training and research initiatives, and reviewed recent health developments regionally and globally, as well as strengthening health cooperation between the two countries.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to the Kingdom today following an official state visit to the People’s Republic of China, at the invitation His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, the President of China. During the visit, His Majesty the King held official talks with HE the Chinese President, focusing on bilateral relations and cooperation, in addition to regional and international developments of common interest. His Majesty also participated in the opening session of the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. His Majesty the King was received upon arrival by His Royal Highness Prince…

Manama : During the state visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the President of the current Arab Summit, to China, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Communication Centre and China Media Group. This MoU aims to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in the communication sector. Ahmed Khalid Al Araifi, CEO of the National Communication Centre, highlighted that this agreement reflects the strong ties between Bahrain and China across various fields. It paves the way for a new phase of cooperation in the communication domain. The MoU aims at enhancing communication between the…

Firozpur : Indians voted in searing summer heat on Saturday in the final phase of the world’s biggest election. More than 100 million people are registered to vote for 57 seats across eight states and federal territories in the seventh phase of the election, including in Modi’s constituency in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Public exit polls, banned during the six weeks of voting, are expected to be released after voting ends at 6:30 p.m. (1300 GMT). Election results are to be announced on Tuesday.

Beijing : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today visited the National People’s Congress in the People’s Republic of China, as part of his official state visit. His Majesty was received by His Excellency Mr. Leji Zhao, the Speaker of the National People’s Congress. During the meeting with HE the Speaker, His Majesty emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain places special importance on its relations with the People’s Republic of China and looks forward to further advancing cooperation with it in various disciplines due to China’s outstanding expertise and significant advancement in areas of trade, production, investment and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), chaired the first meeting of the GCC working group responsible for the preparations of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027. The meeting was held in Bahrain from May 28-30, and was attended by representatives from all GCC countries. During the meeting, the group’s structure and work mechanism were approved. Five working groups were formed based on the recommendations of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 preparatory meeting report and the Permanent Arab Spectrum Group. Each GCC country will chair one of these working groups to organise and monitor the…

Manama, : The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Bahrain as a global leader in connectivity by announcing deployment targets for Bahrain Network (BNET), the operator of the kingdom’s national fibre broadband network. In line with Bahrain’s strategic vision of universal fibre coverage, TRA has outlined key criteria for BNET’s efficient and timely deployment of fibre services. To ensure consistent service provision, BNET is required to make fibre services available to all residential properties capable of being occupied within 10 working days of a consumer’s request. This applies to all areas of Bahrain except for Amwaj,…

Geneva : Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, met with Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The minister highlighted the Kingdom’s health sector achievements, in line with the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. She emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to providing sustainable and comprehensive healthcare to everyone, and its keenness to share its expertise…