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Dubai : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, participated in the (PRO-AM) category of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament held in the UAE, as part of the Rolex Series of the “Race to Dubai 2026”, with a prize fund of US$9 million. His Highness participated in a team that included Irish international star Rory McIlroy, Tony Maiolo, and Dr. Pawan Munjal, delivering an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. HH Shaikha Nasser affirmed that the participation was positive and distinctive, amid friendly competition with an…

Adamuz : A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 21 and injuring dozens more. The tail end of an evening train travelling from Malaga to Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Córdoba at 7:45 pm and slammed into a train with some 200 passengers coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city. The Spanish Red Cross set up a help center in the town of Adamuz, near the crash site, offering assistance to emergency services and…

Manama : e Canna Coin Wealth Management proudly welcomed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy to the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrating three days of unforgettable fan engagement and excitement. As part of the three-day T20 World Cup Trophy Tour, the event brought together thousands of cricket enthusiasts from diverse age groups and nationalities, enjoying an exceptional range of interactive fan activities across the island. The celebration was made even more special as Abhish Krishnan, CEO of e Canna Coin Wealth Management, and Vaishak Rajan, CFO of e Canna Coin Wealth Management, were recognized by officials from the ICC and…

Penco :: Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave. His Excellency President Gabriel Boric of Chile declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central Biobio region and the neighboring Ñuble region, around 500 kilometers (300 miles) south of Santiago, the capital. The emergency designation allows greater coordination with the military to rein in over two dozen active wildfires that have so far blazed through 8,500 hectares (21,000 acres).…

Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II received Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, covered the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Qatar, as well as means to enhance cooperation across various sectors, particularly through the Jordanian-Qatari Joint Higher Committee. Discussions also focused on regional developments, and the importance of maintaining coordination in the service of mutual interests, and to ensure respect for the sovereignty of Arab states and achieve stability in the region.

Kuwait : Abdullah Al Yahya, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, held a telephone call with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and efforts to strengthen and develop them across various sectors, in addition to following up on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Manama : Under the presidency of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama will host the 16th Plenary Session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) on January 24-28, reflecting the Kingdom’s advanced standing in regional and international parliamentary engagement and its role in promoting parliamentary dialogue and cooperation among Asian states. The session is being organised in line with the directives of Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and President of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with direct follow-up by the General Secretariats of the Shura Council and the Council…

Manama : As part of government efforts to improve service quality and reengineer procedures, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has developed the industrial plots leasing service to enhance efficiency and improve the beneficiary experience. The Ministry updated the review and approval process for leasing requests, resulting in faster procedures and the removal of several required documents, including copies of the investor’s ID or passport, company organizational structure, and product images. This was achieved through system integration with other government entities and the automation of internal review processes. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, said that the…

Manama : His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the talks held by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, emphasising the importance of His Excellency’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its significance in advancing and strengthening bilateral relations.The Cabinet expressed its gratitude for His Majesty the King’s commendation on the second edition of the Hawa Al Manama Festival and extended its thanks to the…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, issued Edict (3) of 2026, designating the minister accountable to the legislative authority of the National Council for Arts, following the approval of the Cabinet.Article (I)The Minister of Information shall be the minister responsible before the legislative authority, in both chambers, for the National Council for Arts.Article (II)The Minister of Information and the concerned authorities, each within their capacity, shall implement this edict. The edict shall take effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.