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Manama : In a stride towards community welfare, the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) continues its Silver Jubilee year by orchestrating a transformative Labour Awareness Outreach program on Friday, May 10th, 2024, at a labor accommodation in Salmabad. Approximately 200 workers, the event centered around vital facets of health and well-being. Dr. Amal Abraham, a distinguished Psychiatry specialist from Kims Health Hospital, captivated the audience with an insightful discourse on fostering a healthy lifestyle, placing a special emphasis on effective stress management techniques in the workplace. Subsequently, the ambiance changed with vitality as Laughter Ambassador K M Thomas led an…

Kabul : An Afghan Interior Ministry spokesperson reported that heavy rains in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan, today, Friday, led to fatal floods claiming the lives of at least 50 people, predominantly women and children. The death toll is expected to increase. Hedayatullah Hamdard, the acting head of the regional authority overseeing natural disasters, stated, “The current death toll stands at fifty, as reported by Baghlan E Markazi province hospital, with the possibility of further casualties.” He attributed the tragedy to seasonal rains causing abrupt flooding.

New York : The United Nations General Assembly announced its support today, Friday, for the Palestinian effort to obtain full membership in the UN after acknowledging their eligibility to join. The General Assembly issued a recommendation to the UN Security Council to “reconsider the matter favorably.” The General Assembly vote, consisting of 193 member states, serves as a global poll of support for the Palestinian quest for full membership in the United Nations, a step that could lead to actual recognition of a Palestinian state after the United States vetoed this effort in the Security Council last month. The General…

Cairo : Egypt welcomed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) vote adopting the Arab-proposed resolution to grant Palestine full membership in the United Nations. With 143 countries voting in favor, 9 against, and 25 abstentions, Egypt hailed the historic resolution as a recognition of the rights of people enduring over seven decades of occupation. Egypt called on countries yet to admit Palestine to follow suit, emphasising support for Palestinian rights. It urged the UN Security Council and international influential actors to address the dangerous situation in the Gaza Strip. Egypt underlined the importance of intensifying international efforts to implement the two…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments warned against joining any unlicensed Hajj tour operators, or travelling for Hajj alone without a permit to avoid legal consequences for violating regulations and procedures. A statement by the Religious Affairs Directorate of the ministry urged those planning to perform Hajj to follow the regulations and guidelines set by both the High Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia. The directorate emphasised that performing Hajj is only allowed with a permit issued by the relevant Saudi authorities. A list of licensed…

Djibouti : Ismail Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, received Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Presidential Palace in the capital city of Djibouti. Dr. Al Zayani visited Djibouti as part of a tour that covered several Arab countries. The meeting was attended by Mahmood Ali Yousef, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti. President Guelleh relayed his greetings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, wishing them continued health and prosperity…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and his brothers. They expressed appreciatio to His Majesty for extending condolences on the passing of their late father, Shaikh Hamad bin Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, on behalf of himself and his brothers, conveyed sincere gratitude and appreciation for His Majesty’s royal decision to name one of the streets near Muharraq Club after their late father.

Manama : The Royal Court today mourned the passing of Shaikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Head of the Military Office of His Majesty the King. 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 : Under the patronage of 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), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bahrain, FCCIB, held ‘Night of Champions’ Gala Dinner in celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024.  Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs; Eric Giraud-Telme, French Ambassador to Bahrain; Farouk Al Moayyed;…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has issued Royal Decree No. (24) of 2024 to establish the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission (PDRC). The decree stipulates: Article 1: The PDRC shall be formed and chaired by the Ombudsperson at the Ministry of Interior. The members of the commission are: Judge Ibrahim Salman Al Jafen, Judge Mahmood Salman Mahmood Al Siddiqi, Advisor Nayef Yousif Mohammed Mahmoud, Adnan Sayed Ali Jawad Al Wedaei, Hamad Salman Taqi, Shaikh Mohammed bin Ali Al Khalifa, Ahmed Abdulrahman Mohammed, Hameed Ahmed Husain, Rawdha Salman AL…