Author: News Desk

Manama : On behalf of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today attended the annual 2023 awards ceremony for the rescue teams organised by the Royal Life Saving Bahrain (RLSB). HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the essential role of the Kingdom’s first response rescue teams in protecting the lives of beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin…

Manama : The State of Kuwait celebrates its glorious national days every February 25 and 26 to commemorate a long honourable history of national cohesion, unity, sacrifice and dedication to serving and building the state. The Kingdom of Bahrain and its people share with the State of Kuwait its celebration of its 63rd National Day and 33rd Liberation Day, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir. Bahrain and Kuwait share deep-rooted relations of fraternity and kinship, even ahead of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in 1971. Indeed, bilateral relations were…

Manama : MP Maryam Al Dhaen, Deputy Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs, Security and National Security Committee at the Council of Representatives, has affirmed that the kingdom’s legislative branch attaches utmost importance to supporting the Bahrain-US cooperation and strategic partnership, in light of the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. MP Al Dhaen highlighted the interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in bolstering bilateral relations to serve the deep-rooted relations between the two countries. Al Dhaen made the statement during a meeting with a US…

Beijing :Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Dauilej, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of air transportation with Civil Aviation Administration of China Administrator Song Zhiyong. The MoU was signed during the visit to China of Saudi civil-aviation officials as part of the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the air transportation sector. The areas of cooperation outlined in the MoU include expanding the number of air transportation stops, promoting air traffic, and developing and regulating frameworks for cooperation in the field of transportation and air freight between the two…

Manama : The Interior Ministry’s show jumping team won the Show Jumping Championship’s grand competition, organised by the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Racing Federation (BREEF) at the Military Sports Association’s field in Al-Raffa. The event was held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, BREEF President. The team’s General Supervisor, Major-General Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, congratulated Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. He also praised the support of the Chief of Public Security Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan for all the Interior Ministry’s sports teams.

Florida : The moon lander dubbed Odysseus is “alive and well” but resting on its side a day after its white-knuckle touchdown as the first private spacecraft ever to reach the lunar surface, and the first from the U.S. since 1972, the company behind the vehicle said on Friday. Houston-based Intuitive Machines , opens new tab also revealed that human error led to a failure of the spacecraft’s laser-based range finders, how engineers detected the glitch by chance hours before landing time, and how they improvised an emergency fix that saved the mission from a probable crash. Although the Odysseus…

Manama : Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc shone brightest this evening as Formula 1 Aramco Pre-Season Testing 2024 wrapped up under the bright lights of Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, setting the stage for the final countdown to the new F1 season. Leclerc brought the curtain down on three days of tests by setting the fastest time on another busy day on track at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”. The Monegasque F1 superstar powered his Ferrari SF-24 contender to a best lap of one minute 30.322 seconds, set during the day’s afternoon session. It was the second time…

Manama, Feb. 23 (BNA): In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) High Committee and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, the REHC organised today the 24th race of this season over Bapco Energies Horseracing Cups at its racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. The race was attended by Their Highnesses, sponsors’ representatives, and equestrian sport enthusiasts. Winners of the cups were announced, and Mr. Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, presented the fourth…

Manama, Feb. 24 (BNA): BTEA announced the extension of the 8th edition of the Bahrain Food Festival, currently taking place at Marassi Al Bahrain in Diyar Al Muharraq, until February 27. This decision comes in light of the significant interest in the festival, while meeting the desires of citizens, residents, and tourists. The authority emphasized its commitment to enrich the festival with more entertainment activities, providing a unique experience for individuals and families. This experience includes a variety of delicious cuisines, ranging from traditional local kitchens to exquisite international dishes. The festival offers a diverse range of flavors and unique…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will celebrate the anniversary of its Founding Day, observed annually on February 22, with cities across the country abuzz with vibrant cultural and artistic events expressing love, creativity, and loyalty. The projected festivities pay homage to the rich history gifted to us by the leaders of this blessed land and its remarkable citizens, who, through the ages, have carried the torch of progress, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The events will re-enact chapters of the history in time, bringing to life the various stages of prosperity, and adversity, the country has experienced, steadfastly embracing its…