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Manama : Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), is commencing public beach enhancement works at Bilaj Al Jazayer, to introduce a renewed experience marking the next step in the transformation of Bahrain’s sunset coast. This stage forms the 1st phase of the Bilaj Al Jazayer masterplan landscape enhancement. These enhancements are aimed at elevating overall visitor experience and creating a more accessible and enjoyable beachfront. Spanning over 80,000 sqm, this phase will deliver an active, lifestyle-led beachfront, including enhancing the shoreline with shaded walkways, sports and outdoor fitness areas, dedicated…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior affirmed that the Iranian aggression targeting the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) facility, located within a populated area, on April 5, constitutes a flagrant attack on lives, property, infrastructure, and industrial and oil facilities, and amounts to war crimes criminalised under international humanitarian law and rejected by international conventions and norms. The ministry added that, were it not for the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the government as part of efforts to strengthen civil protection and ensure the safety of citizens and residents, the attack could have resulted in heavy losses of life…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior reported that the Anti-Narcotics Directorate of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has foiled an operation involving the sale and trafficking of more than 100 kilogrammes of marijuana and hashish, with an estimated street value of approximately BD 1.5 million, and arrested three individuals involved in the case. The Interior Ministry stated that the smuggling operations were being carried out from Iran through what is known as “dead mail”, after which the narcotic substances were sold and trafficked in the Kingdom of Bahrain using the same method. It added that, upon…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, conducted a field visit to several central warehouses, markets, and retail outlets to assess the efficiency of supply chains and review food security strategies aimed at ensuring the continued flow of goods under current conditions. The visit included Abdul Lateef Khalid Alaujan Foodstuff Company in Hidd, Nesto Markets in Gudaibiya, Sharbatly Fruit Group, and Baba Sons Company in Sitra. The Minister emphasised that enhancing supply chain resilience is a top priority to maintain market stability, noting ongoing coordination with suppliers and distributors to secure adequate strategic reserves of essential…

Wellington : Thousands of residents in New Zealand have been ordered to evacuate their homes as the country’s North Island prepares for Cyclone Vaianu, which authorities warned could cause coastal flooding and landslides. New Zealand’s meteorological service said the cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour, making landfall on Sunday before passing west of the remote Chatham Islands on Monday. A state of emergency was declared in several areas on Saturday, with authorities ordering the evacuation of parts of Whakatāne, a city with a population of around 37,150 located about 430…

Djibouti : Ismail Omar Guelleh was re-elected President of the Republic of Djibouti after winning the April 10 presidential election with nearly 98% of the vote. Guelleh secured 97.81% of the vote, compared with 2.19% for his opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar. Voter turnout reached 80.4% of registered voters.

Doha :   His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, held talks with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on regional and international developments during a meeting at Lusail Palace. Both sides welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasising its importance in de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional stability. Both sides underscored the need for joint efforts with international parties to consolidate and build on the agreement, leading to a lasting peace accord that guarantees regional security, the stability of…

London : The European Union (EU) and the United States are nearing an agreement to coordinate on the production and supply of critical minerals. According to the report, the potential deal may include incentives such as minimum price guarantees under what was described as a joint “action plan”. The report added that both sides will also enhance cooperation on standards, investments, and joint projects, in addition to improving coordination to address potential supply disruptions. It also noted that the agreement, based on a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will cover the full value chain of critical minerals, from exploration and…

Houston : The four Artemis II astronauts, returning from the world’s first crewed moon voyage in over half a century, hurtled back toward Earth on ​Friday aboard their gumdrop-shaped Orion spacecraft, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. The finale to NASA’s celebrated 10-day mission was expected ‌to begin with separation of Orion’s crew capsule from its service module, followed by a fiery re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere and a six-minute radio blackout before the capsule parachutes into the sea. If all goes well, U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut…

Kuwait : The Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait announced that explosive ordnance disposal teams responded to nine field reports over the past 24 hours related to falling shrapnel and foreign objects. Brigadier General Nasser Bouslaib, spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, said the total number of reports has reached 802 since the beginning of the attacks. He confirmed that all reports were dealt with swiftly and efficiently.