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Manama : As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), chaired the remote 14th meeting of the Permanent Committee on Statistical Affairs of the GCC countries. Al Qaed highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation and coordination among the statistical agencies of the GCC countries in a manner that contributes to the development of Gulf statistical work and the unification of efforts aimed at providing accurate and reliable statistical data and indicators that support development and…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, and Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver training programmes and workshops for school students aimed at developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills, and promoting a culture of volunteering, initiative and teamwork.   Dr. Juma expressed pride at signing the MoU with INJAZ Bahrain, which has achieved a significant shift since its establishment in the concepts of volunteer work, leadership skills development and community initiatives through creative programmes and projects that have benefited large numbers of students. He thanked…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, visited the new headquarters of the Capital Trustees Council in Tubli, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the governorate and the council, and to explore means to support development and service efforts in a manner that enhances the level of services provided to residents and meets their aspirations. Shaikh Khalid bin Humood was received by Saleh Taher Tarada, Chairman of the Capital Trustees Council, and Dr. Khulood Rashid Al Qattan, Vice Chairman of the Council. The Capital Governor toured the facilities and offices…

Manama : Ziad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, chaired the remote extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Social Affairs and Social Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was attended by undersecretaries of ministries of social affairs and social development in the GCC countries, as well as representatives of the GCC General Secretariat and the Executive Bureau of the Council of Labour Ministers and the Council of Social Affairs Ministers of the GCC countries. During the meeting, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development highlighted the importance of…

General Santos : The death toll in a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has risen to at least 32, with dozens of people injured, disaster officials said, as Manila stepped up search and rescue operations. The quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries, hit early in the morning about 20 km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and 420 km away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Residents in the worst-affected location, General Santos City, home to about…

Manama : The Electricity and Water Authority has developed the monthly fixed discount calculator service as a new digital service aimed at making it easier for subscribers to automatically and quickly know the value of the monthly fixed discount before applying for subscription, based on the subscriber’s average consumption over the previous period in accordance with the applicable tariff, thereby improving service efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Under the upgraded service, it has been converted into a fully digital service through the Authority’s website and the “Tawasul” app, without the need to visit service centres or contact the call…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior stated that the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security arrested a 27-year-old individual for misusing social media by posting content produced using artificial intelligence technologies. The content included false claims, false information and fabricated scenes, and contained incitement and offensive material that could affect public opinion and undermine civil peace and community stability. Legal procedures have been taken against the individual, pending referral to the Public Prosecution.

Manama, Jun. 9 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Order (21) of 2026 on the restructuring of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. The council shall be chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, with the following members: 1. Shaikh Abdulhussain Khalaf Al Asfoor, Vice Chairman. 2. Shaikh Dr. Abdullatif Mahmood Al Mahmood. 3. Shaikh Dr. Fareed Yaqoob Al Muftah. 4. Shaikh Adnan Abdullah Al Qattan. 5. Shaikh Nasser Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor. 6. Shaikh Mansoor Ali Hamada. 7. Shaikh Mohammed Hassan Abdulmahdi Al Shaikh. 8. …

Manama : The Ministry of Information announced the extension of the period for receiving loyalty and support documents issued by various institutions, organisations, entities and community groups across the Kingdom of Bahrain, through which citizens and residents have expressed their loyalty and belonging to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as well as their support for the efforts of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their full backing for all measures taken by the Kingdom of…

Manama : : The General Directorate of Port Security, in cooperation with the Coast Guard and Masar Group, which specialises in maritime transport, conducted a maritime evacuation exercise at the King Fahad Causeway as part of efforts to enhance readiness and preparedness for emergencies. The exercise aimed to test approved plans and procedures and strengthen coordination and cooperation among the participating entities, thereby contributing to a rapid and effective response to emergencies and the protection of lives and property. The exercise included implementing training scenarios in accordance with the approved plans, as part of efforts to enhance the participating teams’…