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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King, received Ghanim bin Fadl Al Buainain, Minister of Shura and Representatives Councils’ Affairs.  HM’s Special Representative was briefed on the most important issues discussed within the legislative branch. He commended the minister and the ministry’s staff for their dedication to realizing the vision of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and advancing the government’s agenda under the leadership of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He lauded their efforts in fostering constructive cooperation between the…

Kuwait : Gulf Air recently hosted a Ramadan Ghabga event in Kuwait to commemorate the 65th anniversary of its operations in the country. The event was attended by Dr. Jeffrey Goh, the Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group (GFG), and Joanna Patterson, the Director of Sales at Gulf Air. During the event, Dr. Jeffrey Goh expressed gratitude to all the attendees and highlighted the shared values of achievement and collaboration that have been fundamental to Gulf Air’s operations in Kuwait for over six decades. It was in 1959 when the first Gulf Air flight to and from Kuwait took…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority’s (iGA) operational and governance achievements for 2023 were revealed by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, iGA Chief Executive, in line with Bahrain’s vision for digital transformation and the enhancement of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, these achievements were carried with the support of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT). Al Qaed emphasised the most significant accomplishments, notably improvements to the eKey system which involved substantial updates, expanding its capacity to be able to support 20…

Rome : The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Executive Committee (ExCom) announced on Wednesday that Istanbul city will host the 2027 European Games. The EOC said in a statement that it “unanimously” awarded the fourth edition of the competition to the Turkish metropolis, Anadolu News agency reported. “The EOC is delighted to have approved Istanbul’s candidature to host the European Games 2027,” EOC President Spyros Capralos said in a statement. “It is a great news for both Europe’s athletes and the city. Istanbul and Türkiye have long been good friends of international sport, with Istanbul having woven sport into the fabric…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued an order to distribute Eid Al Fitr gifts to all widows and orphans who are registered with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF).  His Majesty directed the RHF, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, to oversee the distribution of the royal gifts to all beneficiaries. HH Shaikh Nasser extended sincere congratulations to HM the King on the order to distribute Eid Al-Fitr gifts. His Highness praised HM the King’s constant support for RHF-sponsored families, keenness to…

Manama : The Permanent Committee of the late His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quran Award launched the HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quranic Personality Award. This award aims to recognise Bahraini men and women who have made distinctive contributions to serve the Holy Quran. The award aims to emphasise the Holy Quran’s impact on Muslims, enhance Bahrain’s contributions to serving the Holy Quran, commemorate the memory of the late HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as well as encourage individuals and societies to serve the Holy Quran. Shaikha Lamia bint Mohammed Al Khalifa,…

Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince of Jordan, received Ahmed bin Yusuf Al Rowaie, the outgoing Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan. HM the King praised the deep historic Bahraini-Jordanian ties, and their continuous cooperation. His Majesty wished the ambassador success in future tasks, and Bahrain further progress and prosperity. The ambassador praised the close bilateral relations and their remarkable development in various domains. He commended the unwavering support he received throughout his tenure in Amman, which contributed greatly to facilitating…

Aden : Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council today issued a decree, appointing Dr. Shaei Al Zandani as a Minister for Foreign and Expatriate Affairs.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today attended the final match of the seventh edition of the Royal Artillery Ramadan Football Championship for Officers at the Royal Artillery Stadium. The championship is organised by the Royal Artillery. His Highness awarded the Royal Bahraini Air Force team the championship of the seventh edition of the Championship for Officers after they won the final match with a score of 3-0 against the Royal Artillery team. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman honoured the players of the final two teams, third place finisher the Royal Bahrain Naval…

Sydney : Three people were killed and over 1,000 homes destroyed after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Sunday, local and Australian media reported on Monday. Sunday’s quake hit the remote East Sepik province in the north of the country at the depth of 65 km (40 miles), the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said at the time. Local newspaper the Papua New Guinea Post Courier said on Monday three people had been killed, with reports of houses and bridges being destroyed. East Sepik province Governor Allan Bird told Australian state broadcaster ABC on Monday regional…