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Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, met Emmanuelle Soubeyran, Deputy head of the French General Directorate for Food at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Chief Veterinary Officer and France’s delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The meeting discussed cooperation in areas related to animal health. The minister emphasised the importance of such meetings in enhancing cooperation to further programmes and initiatives related to livestock. He noted the important role of WOAH and the kingdom’s readiness to actively support all its programmes and activities. Dr. Soubeyran affirmed the importance…

Tunis : His Excellency Kais Saied, the President of the Republic of Tunisia, received Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Affairs Minister has visited Tunisia as part of a tour that covered several Arab countries. The president relayed his greetings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, and his wishes to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people further success and prosperity. President Saied emphasised the significance of hosting the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain under…

Manama : The Information Ministry announced that the application period for Al Dana Drama Award has concluded. The award is held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice 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 award is organised by the Ministry of Information in partnership with the Gulf Radio and Television Organistion (GRTO), coinciding with the 16th edition of the Gulf Radio and Television Festival, set to take place in Bahrain in late May.  …

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, attended the final game of the West Asia Super League for the Gulf region. The game was between Manama SC and Kuwait Sporting Club (SC), where Kuwait SC defeated Manama SC 99-92. HH Shaikh Khalid praised Manama SC for qualifying for the league and commended the team’s performance in the game, which reflects its development on a regional level.  He lauded the players’ efforts, the role…

Sharjah : Sharjah Charity International (SCI) delivered 1,283 productive projects in 2023 at a total cost of AED2,268,830.  These initiatives were implemented across different continents, including 449 projects in Asia, 698 in Africa, and 136 in Europe. Mohammed bin Nassar, Director of the Corporate Communications and Marketing Department at SCI, underscored the charity’s dedication to integrating sustainability into philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. Through empowering aid recipients to actively engage in the development process, SCI strives to foster the transformation of beneficiaries into influential contributors within their communities. Sharjah Charity International prioritizes supporting productive family initiatives, with a focus on improving…

Beijing : China lifted the risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia, the General Administration of Customs announced on Tuesday. “The risk alert on highly pathogenic avian influenza in Serbia will be lifted,” according to a statement. The inspection and quarantine requirements for Serbian poultry and its products exported to China shall be formulated separately, the statement added.

Manama :  The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has released its Q1 2024 Foreign Trade report, which encompasses data on Trade Balance, Imports, national origin Exports and Re-exports. As per the report, the value of non-oil imports has increased by 5%, reaching BD1497 million in Q1 2024 in comparison with BD1431 million for the same quarter in 2023. The top 10 countries for imports recorded 69% of the total value of imports. According to the report, China ranked first for imports to Bahrain, with a total of BD211 million (14%), followed by The United Arab Emirate (UAE) with 134 million…

Dubai : During a panel discussion at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai, Sarah Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to fostering seamless integration of tourism across the Arab Gulf nations. She underscored the pivotal role such integration plays in accelerating tourism sector growth and enhancing its contributions to economic, social, cultural, and civilizational advancement across the region. Joined by ministers from GCC states, the discussion, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Economy, focused on strategies to facilitate, and bolster tourism while exploring avenues for inter-GCC collaboration. Buhijji noted that “Highlighting…

Dubai : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced Bahrain’s accomplishment by winning two awards at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony. Bahrain won the “Middle East’s Leading Wedding Destination 2024” award in recognition of its emerging position as a preferred regional destination for large-scale weddings and lavish bridal occasions during the last few years. This accomplishment highlights Bahrain’s tourist landmarks and readiness to host spectacular grand celebrations, solidifying its status as the ideal location for large-scale weddings and festive occasions. Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has won the “Middle East’s Leading Large-Scale Wedding Venue 2024” award. This tribute underscores…

Manama :   His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s noble message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, which emphasised the crucial role of the media in highlighting environmental issues and increasing public awareness of its consequences, in line with the Kingdom’s progress in this domain. The Cabinet also marked Bahraini Press Day, commending the efforts of Bahraini media and journalism professionals in furthering the Kingdom’s wide-ranging development goals. Upon…