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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Order (23) of 2024, adjourning the second session of the sixth Legislative Term of the Shura and Representatives councils, as of Tuesday, May 8. The Royal Order shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Country Managers and Airport Managers at the awards ceremony, held as part of its International Conference” Towards a Sustainable Future”. The awards were presented by Zayed Alzayani, the Gulf Air Group Chairman, and Jeffery Goh, Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer. They highlighted the company’s commitment to acknowledging and appreciating excellence within its workforce. Moreover, the awards reflect Gulf Air’s dedication to operational excellence, world-class customer experience, and profitability, aligning it with Gulf Air Group’s strategic direction and initiatives towards a sustainable…

London : Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, the Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, was a keynote speaker at the 21st Annual Middle East and North Africa Conference, held under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity”, at the London Business School. In his remarks, the minister affirmed the significance of implementing environmental principles, promoting studies, creativity, and innovation in the green economy, and utilising environmentally friendly technologies to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Minister Bin Daina underscored the need for oil-producing countries to collaborate and coordinate efforts to enhance energy security. Additionally, he emphasised the…

Abu Dhabi : Redha Ibrahim Monfaredi, President of Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, was elected as the First Vice President of the Ju-jitsu Asian Union during the General Assembly meeting in Abu Dhabi. Abdulmunem Al Hashemi was re-elected as President of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU) for another term. The elections were attended by Panagiotis Theodoropoulos, JJIF President, Joachim Thumfart, Director-General of JJIF and other AsianThe meeting also saw the election of Fahad Al Shamsi to the position of Secretary General of the Continental Ju-jitsu Union. On this occasion, His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General…

Doha : Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has been awarded the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM)’s Best Arab Stock Exchange for Financial Literacy Award by The Global Economics. The announcement was made during the AFCM Annual Conference: Qatar 2024 held on the 29th – 30th April in Doha, Qatar. The AFCM Annual Conference: Qatar 2024 was hosted by Qatar Stock Exchange, and featured a diverse lineup of panelists shedding the light on key capital market topics which aim to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Arab capital markets including: sustainability, climate…

Rio : Heavy rains battering Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 39 people, local authorities said on Friday, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens still have not been accounted for. Rio Grande do Sul’s civil defense authority said 68 people were still missing and at least 24,000 had been displaced as the storms affected more than half of the 497 cities in the state, which borders Uruguay and Argentina. “These numbers can still materially change over the following days as we gain access to more regions”, Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo…

Manama, May. 3 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Head of the Commonwealth, at the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion during the Royal Windsor Horse Show’s Endurance race held at the Windsor Great Park. The meeting took place on the sidelines of His Royal Highness’s visit to the UK to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Representative of His Majesty the King for…

London : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and captain of the Royal Endurance Team, attended the veterinary examination procedures before taking part in the 80 kilometer race of the Royal Windsor Endurance Horse Show, held in the United Kingdom. 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, was present. HH Shaikh Nasser attended the veterinary examination procedures alongside…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, the Minister of Information, announced that the application period has ended for the eighth edition of the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism. The minister said that a jury of experts and specialists will begin to evaluate the participating works and select the winners in the categories of the award. Dr. Al Noaimi affirmed the continuous support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for Bahraini journalism, which has provided opportunities for responsible freedom of opinion and expression, enabling the press to play an integral role in national development through responsible speech…

Jakarta : The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano has raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on Friday. About 9,800 people live on Ruang island, in the province of North Sulawesi, but in recent weeks all residents have been forced to evacuate after the mountain has continued to spew incandescent lava and columns of ash kilometres into the sky. Authorities this week raised the alert status of the volcano to the highest level, closed the provincial airport in Manado,…