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Copenhagen : A volcano in Iceland erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, the country’s meteorological office said, spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. In a video shot from a Coast Guard helicopter and shown on public broadcaster RUV, fountains of molten rock soared from a long fissure in the ground, and lava spread rapidly to each side. The eruption began at 2023 GMT and the fissure was estimated to be about 2.9 kilometres long, roughly the same size as the last eruption in February, the Icelandic…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Al-Fahda bint Abdullah Al-Saud. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Manama : Per the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the opening, restoration, and development of 32 mosques belonging to the Sunni and Ja’fari Endowments across the Kingdom’s governorates, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the Muhammad Bahloul and his wife Fatima Al-Khaja Mosque, the first mosque in Salman City. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s unwavering support to the development and preservation of the Kingdom’s places of worship. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman…

Manama : Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has achieved its second consecutive ISO recertification for Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018). The recent attainment of the ISO recertifications serves as an assurance to stakeholders, including passengers, customers, airlines, and regulatory authorities, that BAC is committed to adopting and adhering to best practices in quality, health and safety, and the environment. By embracing ISO standards, Bahrain Airport Company demonstrates a proactive approach to continuous improvement and dedication to meeting…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (7) of 2024, transferring a director to the Northern Governorate, based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior. Article (I) Amal Isa Dawood Bu Chnadal, Director of Information Systems at the Ministry of Interior’s Customs Affairs, shall be transferred to be Director of the Information and Follow-up Directorate in the Northern Governorate at the ministry. Article (II) The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect upon its issuance and will be published in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (8) of 2024, transferring a director to Customs Affairs in the Ministry of Interior, based on a proposal of the Minister of Interior. Article I Dalal Nasser Shabib Al Nuaimi, Director of the Information and Follow-up Directorate in the Northern Governorate of the Ministry of Interior, shall be transferred to Customs Affairs within the Ministry of Interior as Director of the Information Systems Directorate. Article II The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, and it will…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (9) of 2024 appointing directors in the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior. Article I The following shall be appointed to the iGA: 1- Sinan Ali Ahmed Nasser Mohsen as Director of the Population and Demographic Statistics Directorate 2- Sima Ahmed Mohammed Al Mahmoud as Director of the Change Management and Business Process Reengineering Directorate Article II The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammad Al Maawda, the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, has emphasised the importance of the private sector’s social responsibility initiatives to support sustainable development goals. He noted Zain Bahrain’s initiative to launch a donation service for the Zakat and Charity Fund with quick payments through Zain’s digital platform. Minister Al Maawda expressed appreciation for the partners’ support in funding ongoing programmes, especially during Ramadan, emphasising the values of charity, compassion and cooperation. He stressed the ministry’s aim to enhance partnerships with the private sector to broaden the Zakat and Charity Fund’s activities, focusing on…

Cairo : Adel Abdulrahman Al Asoomi, the Arab Parliament Speaker, has affirmed that promoting human rights, tolerance, coexistence and acceptance of others are the cornerstone of the comprehensive development process in Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He praised the efforts of the kingdom to promote and protect human rights, ensure citizens’ dignity, and create a secure and stable environment, positioning the country as a model for security, stability, and coexistence regionally and internationally. In a statement marking the Arab Human Rights Day, Al Asoomi reiterated the importance of promptly ratifying the statute…

Mogadishu : Three soldiers were killed and 27 people wounded in an attack on a hotel in Somalia’s capital, police said on Friday. Security services were earlier seen surrounding the Syl Hotel, usually frequented by government officials and lawmakers, following the late Thursday attack. “Three soldiers died. Eighteen civilians and nine soldiers were injured in the hotel attack, Kasim Ahmed Roble, police spokesperson, told a news conference. “All the five terrorists were shot dead and their bodies displayed.”