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Manama : Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), sent a cable of congratulations to Hala Ali Yateem, on her election to chair the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB). HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim praised Yateem’s professionalism that qualified her to occupy this position after obtaining the trust of shareholders and her fellow members of the Board of Directors, demonstrating the ability of Bahraini women to excel in any field. She expressed her confidence in Yateem’s capabilities to…

Abu Dhabi :Three ships and a barge finally set sail from Cyprus today following better weather conditions, carrying hundreds of tons of food destined for northern Gaza. This second shipment, which carries hundreds of tone’s, has enough food to prepare more than one million meals, and includes self stable and ready-to-eat items such as rice, pasta, flour, legumes, canned vegetables, and proteins. The historic opening of the maritime route to Gaza by sea is conducted by World Central Kitchen and Open Arms, in close partnership with the United Arab Emirates, and the support of Cyprus. By opening this maritime aid corridor with Open…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set a new record in spending by foreign visitors in 2023, as per preliminary data from the Saudi Central Bank regarding the travel item in the balance of payments. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), spending reached SAR135 billion, marking the highest expenditure by foreign visitors in the Kingdom’s history, representing a growth rate of 42.8% compared to 2022. This historic surge in spending is part of a series of ongoing successes in the Kingdom’s tourism sector. In 2023, the Kingdom led the United Nations Tourism List for the growth rate of…

Manama : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Piyapak Sricharoen, the outgoing Thai Ambassador to Bahrain. Fakhro affirmed the strong Bahrain-Thailand relations and the importance of enhancing cooperation, particularly in the economic and commerce sectors. He commended the efforts of Sricharoen in strengthening Bahraini-Thai ties in various fields, wishing the ambassador success in his future duties.

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, announced the opening of registration to participate in the eighth edition of the “Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism”, during the period April 1-15. The minister said that the release of this edition coincides with the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, underscoring the advancements in journalism and media under His Majesty’s leadership, which have significantly contributed to the comprehensive development process. He added “the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism has significantly enriched the progress of journalism in the Kingdom of Bahrain since its launch…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the launch of an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) verification service in collaboration with Tarabut Gateway, an open banking solutions platform, for easy individual transactions and beneficiaries of Tamkeen services. In line with Tamkeen’s commitment to harnessing operational innovations, enhancing productivity, and development through partnerships with the private sector, making it one of the first governmental institutions to collaborate with Tarabut. By leveraging Tarabut’s advanced technology, Tamkeen ensures a robust solution that minimises potential transaction issues. The service eliminates the need to attach certificates manually, allowing customers to effortlessly validate their IBANs, while…

Manama : Bahrain welcomed the additional provisional precautionary measures issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) aimed at enhancing the entry of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid into the Gaza Strip, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The measures also focus on increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points while advocating for their extended operation in collaboration with the United Nations. The statement urged the international community to fulfill its obligations of implementing crucial international resolutions for providing extensive humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, aiming to improve living conditions, protect civilians, and prevent…

Manama : Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), today received Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander; and Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Special Force Commander. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed their sincere congratulations and best wishes to the BDF chief on the holy month of Ramadan.

Vienna : Eleven people were injured when a Bulgarian cruise ship crashed into a concrete wall in a sluice on the River Danube in the northern Austrian town of Aschach an der Donau overnight, local police said on Saturday. Some 160 passengers were aboard the ship traveling from Bavaria in Germany to the Austrian city of Linz, a spokesperson for police in the nearby town of Eferding said. The 11 injured were taken to hospital and the ship was able to continue onwards after the accident, the spokesperson said.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with several Bahrainis who won Holy Qur’an competitions abroad, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment and achievements in serving and preserving the Holy Qur’an, consolidating the Islamic faith, and disseminating the religion’s moderation-based teachings and values amongst the community, thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted that those who recite, memorise, and intone the Holy Qur’an are the pride of the Kingdom and key members of…