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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (105) of 2023, appointing directors at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Youth Affairs. Article (I): The edict stipulates the appointment of the following directors at the Ministry of Youth Affairs: – Khalid Ahmed Abdulrahman Abdulghani, Director of the Information Systems Directorate.- Maryam Isa Awadh, Director of the Human and Financial Resources Directorate.- Hashim Abdulrahman Al Kooheji, Director of the Support and Services Directorate. Article (II): The Minister of Youth Affairs shall implement…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain has become a leading model to be emulated in its human rights-related legal gains, thanks to the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, said. In a statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the minister appreciated the ‘pivotal’ role played by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, received Christophe Varno, European Union (EU) Ambassador-designate to Bahrain, residing in Riyadh. The meeting discussed means of enhancing cooperation between Bahrain and the EU in various domains, including the energy sector. The Minister of Oil and Environment highlighted the kingdom’s oil projects and environmental initiatives aiming for zero neutrality by 2060, expressing hope for increased cooperation and coordination to achieve these goals. Varno commended the kingdom’s progress and development, pledging to continue promoting investment and leveraging expertise to achieve economic goals…

Kuwait, : A force of Kuwait’s 25th Commando Brigade, known as “Maghaweer 25”, has left for Pakistan to partake in military exercises, codenamed Fajr Al Sharq 5 (Dawn of the East 5), due next week, according to the country’s Defence Ministry. The two-week drills are meant to share expertise in research, inspection and counterterror, secure vital facilities, handle explosives and carry out medical evacuations, the ministry said. Kuwait’s participation in Pakistan-hosted exercises comes within the framework of promoting and bolstering joint military cooperation with all sisterly and friendly countries, it added.

Shenzhen : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, attended the Shenzhen Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference 2023, held in China.  The minister emphasised the country’s commitment to supporting the youth’s creativity and innovation in various domains. She affirmed that investing in youth is crucial for the future and achieving growth and development goals. Bahrain has launched initiatives and programmes to encourage youth to contribute to national projects and contribute their ideas, paving the way for innovation and leadership, she added. During her speech, the minister underlined Bahrain’s commitment to identifying and promoting innovative and creative young talents, whose…

Washingto: A speeding car crashed in flames on the bridge linking New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people in the vehicle and sparking a security scare that closed four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Hours later, federal and state authorities said investigators had found no evidence of an act of terrorism, though circumstances surrounding the crash on the Rainbow Bridge remained murky, leaving it to be determined whether it was accidental or intentional. “At this time, there is no indication of a terrorist attack” or threat to the public, New York Governor Kathy Hochul told reporters…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, has affirmed the constant growth of the deep-rooted fraternal Bahraini-Egyptian relations in all fields, particularly the financial and economic ones, stressing the importance of consolidating them further to benefit the two countries and their peoples. The minister was speaking while meeting Waleed Gamal El Din, the Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as part of his visit to Egypt to chair the kingdom’s delegation at the first meeting of the Bahraini-Egyptian Governmental Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation.…

Perth : Dozens of residents have been evacuated and at least 10 homes destroyed by a wildfire burning out of control on the northern fringe of the west coast city of Perth during heat wave spring conditions, authorities said Thursday. There were no deaths reported, but several firefighters had sustained minor injuries, including smoke inhalation, Western Australia State Department of Fires and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm said. The fire began Wednesday afternoon in a pine tree plantation on Perth’s northeast edge and was fanned overnight by 60-kilometre (37-mile)-an-hour winds, incident controller Clinton Kuchel said. The cause of the fire…

London : South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed the “Downing Street Accord” on Wednesday, raising the two countries’ security and economic ties to the highest level. The accord was signed following a summit between the two leaders at the prime minister’s office in London, whose address, 10 Downing Street, inspired its name, Yonhap reported. The agreement called for elevating bilateral ties to a “global strategic partnership” from the current “broad and creative partnership” established in 2013, as the two countries celebrated the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Yoon’s four-day state visit to…

Cairo : Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egyptian Prime Minister, today received Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, who is on a visit to Egypt to chair the kingdom’s delegation at the first Bahraini-Egyptian Governmental Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The Minister of Finance and National Economy affirmed the depth of the long-standing fraternal Bahraini-Egyptian relations, noting that they are based on solid foundations of joint cooperation and action across various fields, thanks to the care and interest of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and HE President Abdel Fattah…