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Bahrain : Mohammed Shahid, Advisor to the President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, President of BRAVE Combat Federation and CEO of KHK Sports, traveled to Mauritius this past week to discuss BRAVE CF’s role in the development of the sporting and tourism scene in the African country as Mauritius prepares to host a BRAVE CF mixed martial arts show for the first time in 2024. The global reach of BRAVE CF is expected to play a key role in the next few years as the country looks to increase its tourism and sporting awareness worldwide, develop its industries on a…

Paris : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence participated in the sixth session of the Paris Peace Forum.  The forum is devoted to discussing challenges related to protecting the planet and people, digital security, accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals, establishing peace and building a safer world.  Dr. Shaikh Abdulla emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening partnerships for sustainable development and international stability, promoting coexistence, dialogue, and understanding. He underlined the importance of joining efforts to protect humanity’s future by developing comprehensive solutions…

Paris : Melting glaciers are an “unprecedented challenge for humanity,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, as he launched a call for nations to work together on slashing planet-warming emissions, protecting the environment and collaborating on scientific research into the Earth’s icy ecosystems. The French leader spoke at the Paris Peace Forum, an annual event involving governments, nongovernmental groups and others seeking dialogue around global problems such as climate change, children’s exposure to online violence, and threats to human rights. The world, Macron said, is witnessing “the collapse of the cryosphere under the impact of climate change,” referring to parts of…

Manama : Under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Noora bint Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Al-Fursan Team Captain, the series of competitions of the “HH Shaikha Noora bint Hamad Al Khalifa’s Dressage Show, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), began today at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. The new edition will be full of excitement, given the outstanding success of last year’s dressage championships in terms of participation and competition among participants. BREEF affirmed its readiness to ensure the success of the dressage championships, expressing thanks and appreciation to HH Shaikha Noora bint Hamad bin Isa…

London : Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the Global Travel Hall of Fame, organised by Jacobs Media Group in collaboration with TheTreadRight Foundation on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) London. Dr. Qaedi highlighted the success of Bahrain’s tourism sector, which has seen an increase in the number of tourists in the past year. This further supports the ambitious goals of the kingdom’s tourism strategy for 2022-2026, with arrivals expected to reach 14.1 million in 2026, he said. The sector also contributes to Bahrain’s gross domestic product, diversification of…

London : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced plans to expand its tourism horizons with China by launching direct flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Shanghai and Guangzhou in January 2024, on the sidelines of the World Travel Market (WTM) London.  Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of BTEA, emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral relations with China and promoting coordination in various fields. The plan to link Bahrain with China via Gulf Air is expected to boost economic growth and strengthen connectivity with the world’s second-largest economy, attracting large Chinese tourists, he said. The innovative tourism package and…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the President of the State of Palestine, HE Mahmoud Abbas. The meeting took place on the sidelines of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s visit to Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness led the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in response to the invitation extended to His Majesty by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to the exceptional…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended and participated in the exceptional Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, held in Riyadh. The Summit was chaired by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to discuss the Gaza conflict and the resulting catastrophic humanitarian situation. On behalf of His Majesty the King, HRH the Crown Prince delivered an address in which he expressed Arab countries’ solidarity…

Riyadh : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and in response to the invitation received by His Majesty from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today departed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Kingdom of Bahrain, after leading the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation at the exceptional Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit held in Riyadh, which focused on developments in the Gaza Strip.

New Delhi has appealed against the death sentences handed down on eight former Indian Navy employees by a court in Qatar, India’s External Affairs Ministry has said. The eight men, including decorated officers, were working in Doha for Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services, an Oman-based private company that provided training and related services to Qatar’s armed forces. They were arrested by Qatari authorities in August last year and were sentenced last month after a trial that began in March. The charges against them have not been made public by Qatari or Indian authorities. New Delhi expressed “deep shock” when the men were sentenced…