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Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa conveyed his appreciation to the national press for its dedication to serving the nation with proficiency and integrity. His Majesty commended the press’s steadfast commitment to journalistic ethics, honesty, and objectivity, emphasising its role in supporting the progress of the nation’s development endeavours while preserving its achievements. In a message marking World Press Freedom Day, observed globally on May 3 under the theme “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” HM the King expressed pride in Bahraini journalists for their adherence to professional standards,…

Riyadh : Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadhli, the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the president of the 38th General Assembly of the Arab Organisation for Agricultural Development (AOAD), has stressed that the Arab region is rich in biodiversity, natural resources, capacities, human resources, and diverse agricultural environments, calling for unifying Arab efforts to address the many unprecedented environment challenges facing the region and the world. Al Fadhli noted that the Arab region has opportunities to utilise technology and innovation, invest in agriculture, and improve agricultural practices to become more productive, efficient, and sustainable in water and natural…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, welcomed Abdullah Al Qahtani, CEO of the Saudi Film Commission, and his delegation during their visit to Bahrain. Dr. Al Noaimi emphasised the strong ties and cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, underscoring their shared commitment to enhancing relations for the benefit of both nations. He praised the remarkable progress in Saudi Arabia’s artistic and cinematic scene, lauding the success of Saudi films in regional and international festivals. The Information Minister congratulated Al Qahtani on the fourth edition of the Gulf Film Festival’s success, held in Riyadh last month.…

Manama : Isa Al Shaiji, Chairman of the Bahraini Journalists Association lauded His Majesty’s royal message, noting it as a testament to the great royal appreciation for national journalism, particularly its role in Bahrain’s developmental journey and democratic progress under His Majesty’s reign. Al Shaiji expressed appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3rd. He emphasised that His Majesty’s directives in the royal message reflects a royal appreciation for journalism in general and Bahrain’s national journalism in particular, acknowledging its national role in building and…

Manama : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) held a familiarisation trip for 15 wedding planners from the UK, Romania and a number of European countries. This trip comes as a result of the BTEA’s efforts to attract weddings from various countries. It serves to promote the kingdom as an ideal choice for hosting destination weddings and celebrations.  By engaging international wedding planners, the authority aims to expand the network of wedding planners and explore the possibility of including the kingdom in their destinations. Sarah Ahmed Buheji, the CEO of BTEA, emphasised the significance of this trip in offering companies…

Manama: Brindavani Dance Academy will make its Bharatanatyam debut on May 3 under the banner of Star Vision Events. Program will start at 5.30pm at the Bahrain Cultural Hall. Advika, Ashwin, Akshara Ashwin, Desna Praveen Kumar, Disha Mangalpady, Netra Ramakrishnan and Ritika Prabhu are making their debut under the tutelage of Hansul Gani, famous dancer in Bahrain and Tamil Nadu. https://youtu.be/wCZrhUOAZRs?si=_snZBzBqVs-RvyqJ Abdul Hussain Khalil, Chairman of Dawani, Al Jazeera Group, will be the Chief Guest, George F Middleton, Chairman of Red House Marketing , Sethuraj Kadakkal , Chairman of Star Vision Events & Media Group , Arun Kumar , Principal…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Ousmane Dione, Vice President of the Middle East and North Africa Region, during his visit to the Kingdom. The Minister affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with international financial and economic institutions. He underscored the important role of the World Bank in bolstering economic development endeavors and advancing progress and prosperity across nations. The Minister highlighted the World Bank’s indispensable contribution to addressing various global economic challenges, thereby facilitating the realisation of social, developmental, and environmental aspirations for the collective benefit of all.…

London : The Royal Endurance Team, represented by Victorious, Al Zaeem, and Al Ru’ood teams, is participating in the Royal Windsor Endurance horse show in the United Kingdom. The event, featuring riders from around the world, will commence tomorrow at Windsor Castle. Dr. Khalid Ahmed Hassan, Royal Endurance Team Director, emphasised the team’s goals of achieving outstanding results, especially with experienced elements participating in European races. He stated, “We have included young riders to gain experience in European races. We are optimistic that the team will consistently achieve accomplishments abroad.” This participation comes as part of preparations for the World…

London : A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer in February, telling patients at a treatment centre for the disease in London that he was “alright”. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old king’s response to treatment for the unspecified form of cancer that he would be able to resume some public-facing engagements. The first of these saw the king and his wife Queen Camilla visit the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre where he looked cheerful, waving to…

Manama : On the momentous occasion of International Labour Day 2024, the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) went above and beyond to honor and celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers from various sectors. In a departure from traditional celebrations, ICRF organized a special Silver Screen experience for approximately 300 workers, marking a significant milestone in its Silver Jubilee year activities. The event, held on May 1st, 2024, took place at two theaters located within the Dana Mall, Sanabis. What made this celebration truly unique was the inclusion of a diverse group of workers, including a substantial number of…