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Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, received Fatima Al Majid, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Youth City 2030 Authority. Tawfiqi highlighted the ministry’s commitment to supporting young people by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge, fostering their capabilities and innovations through modern programmes designed to meet the demands of the labour market. She noted that in the upcoming phase, the ministry will launch additional initiatives and programmes aimed at Bahraini youth. The Minister further highlighted that since its establishment by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM…
Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan met with Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, who is currently visiting Jordan. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in all areas. The meeting also covered regional issues, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon.
Manama : The Royal Court has announced the passing of Shaikh Hamoud bin Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. A statement issued by the Royal Court included prayer that Allah the Almighty would rest the soul of the deceased in eternal peace, and bless his relatives with patience and fortitude.
Manama, Oct. 17 (BNA): Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Health, attended the 4th National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Conference and Exhibition, which began under the theme “Bahrain: A Medical Tourism Destination”. The event is organised by NHRA in collaboration with BDA conferences and is held from October 17-19 at Gulf Hotel. The event focuses on enhancing Bahrain’s healthcare sector, medical tourism, and infrastructure. It gathers healthcare experts from around the world to exchange knowledge and best practices. Sessions cover topics like medical tourism, health education, investment, data protection, and medical…
Manama : The “Revive” sports conference will be held in January, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). The event will bring together professionals in health and fitness. HH Shaikh Khalid emphasised the importance of supporting initiatives that strengthen sports in Bahraini society. HH Shaikh Khalid noted that in line with the policies of the SCYS, which promotes sports as a lifestyle, hosting the “Revive” sports conference is…
Jiuquan : China on Wednesday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The Gaofen-12 05 satellite was launched at 7:45 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-4C carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. It will be used in a variety of fields including land surveys, urban planning, road network design, crop yield estimation and disaster relief, Xinhua News Agency reported. The launch marked the 540th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
Dubai : Dubai Future Labs (DFL), a unit of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is participating in the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) for the third consecutive year. Taking place until October 18 in Abu Dhabi, this conference is notable for being the first held in the region. DFL is showcasing its latest innovations, including a range of logistics robots developed by its research team. The unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) showcased include DFL’s outdoor autonomous delivery robot, built for efficient last-mile logistics with strong mobility on sidewalks; a robot designed to automate complex tasks in warehouses using…
Manama : The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) will host the “Youth Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage” at the Cultural Hall to mark the first-ever World Day for Intangible Cultural Heritage, organised by UNESCO. The forum aims to raise awareness among young people about the importance of intangible cultural heritage and its role in preserving Bahraini identity. BACA will showcase its projects related to intangible heritage and its efforts to ensure its continued preservation, highlighting Bahrain’s rich traditions in folk arts, music, crafts, food, and fashion. Students from public and private schools are expected to attend, giving them…
Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), issued Edict (16) of 2024, appointing a temporary board of directors for the Bahrain Obstacle Race Challenge Club for one-year term. The temporary board will be chaired by Ali Mohammed Taqi, with members Seema Jafar Al Kharraz, Hamad Jassim Al Bin Ali, Faisal Mohammed Al Khalasi, Amal Salem Al Malood, and Sarah Abduljalil Shabib.
Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) inaugurated a Breast Health Centre at the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services under the theme “Our Centre, Care and Excellence.” The event, which aligns with the ongoing advancements in Bahrain’s medical systems, was attended by Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad, Minister of Health, and Brigadier General Dr. Feryal Al Sabur, Director of the His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Centre for Kidney Diseases. The ceremony began with an introduction by Dr. Nouf Al Shaibani, Consultant General and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Bahrain Oncology Centre, followed by the official launch of the…