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Amman : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the luncheon hosted in his honour by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan. The luncheon was also attended by senior officials and the delegation accompanying His Majesty the King.

Cairo : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Cairo today, on a visit where he will hold talks with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt. The talks between the two leaders will focus on the close Bahraini-Egyptian ties and recent regional developments. Upon his arrival, His Majesty the King was received by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Also present were a number of senior officials, Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador to Cairo, and members of the kingdom’s embassy. An official reception ceremony was held for HM King Hamad at Al Ittihadiya…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a telephone call in which they discussed bilateral relations and consolidating joint action across various disciplines to serve the interests of both countries. The call also discussed issues and topics of mutual concern. His Majesty the King and His Highness the UAE President reviewed the developments in the Middle East region, with a focus on the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The two leaders discussed means to enhance response mechanisms to…

Manama : The Meteorological Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications forecasted intermittent moderate to heavy thundery showers that are expected to affect the kingdom from Monday evening until Tuesday evening. The expected showers will be accompanied by strong wind gusts reaching 40 knots at times causing rough seas. The public is advised to be cautious and avoid sea activities.

Islamabad : Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 33 people and injured 27 others in three days. More than 600 houses were either damaged or destroyed while around 200 livestock died. The flooding also damaged around 800 hectares of agricultural land, and more than 85 kilometers (53 miles) of roads. Western Farah, Herat, southern Zabul and Kandahar are among the provinces that suffered the most damage. The weather department forecast more rain in the coming days in most of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.

Manama : : The Capital Governorate announced the launch of the Ninth Edition of Manama Entrepreneurship Week (MEW), in cooperation with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and more than 20 institutes. MEW 2024 will be held from April 21-25, under the theme “Smart Cities and Entrepreneurship.” Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, said that the event aims to provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and young people to share their expertise and build relations. The governor emphasised that this year’s theme focuses on the vital role of entrepreneurs in driving the transformation of cities into smart…

Tallahassee : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 Exhibition and Conference. The four-day exhibition served as the largest event within the cruise ship industry worldwide, drawing in senior industry professionals and decision-makers from various corners of the globe. More than 10,000 visitors from 120 countries attended the event along with over 600 leading exhibitors. BTEA, along with several prominent Bahraini companies, entities, tourism offices, and marine vessel sector facilities, participated in the official “Cruise Arabia” pavilion at the exhibition. This pavilion featured exhibitors and companies engaged in port operations, airlines, and tourist destination…

Manama, Apr. 15 (BNA):  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met the 25th intake of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), alongside their parents and members of the CPISP Board of Directors, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised the determination of Bahraini citizens, who remain the most successful investment in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of continuing to support Bahraini youth and providing more opportunities…

Kuwait : His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, assigned Shaikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah as Prime Minister. An Amiri Order has been issued, designating Shaikh Ahmad to assume the esteemed role of forming a government. In this capacity, he will be responsible for selecting and proposing the names of esteemed individuals to serve as ministers. Upon the submission of these nominations, an Amiri decree will be issued later to officially appoint them.

Vatican : His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican City State, received Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Board of Trustees Chairman of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence.  Dr. Shaikh Abdulla emphasised that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain established an effective and unique model of tolerance and moderation and is exerting tireless efforts to consolidate the principle of dialogue among cultures and…