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Manama : The Sunni Endowments Directorate has announced that 31 mosques would be converted to jamea mosques (congregational mosques) temporarily during Ramadhan, where Friday prayers will be held as of the first Friday of the holy month. Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajeri, Sunni Endowments Council’s Chair, and Advisor for Religious Affairs at the National Guard, highlighted that the council was keen on providing all necessary facilities in a number of mosques under administration to help the worshipers perform their prayers with comfort and ease. The mosques which have been allocated as jamea mosques in the Muharraq Governorate are: …

Manama : The Bahrain Cricket Team has delivered an exceptional performance today, securing a commanding victory over Vanuatu. The team’s strategic prowess was on full display as they scored 166 runs for 4 wickets, clinching the win with a significant 56-run margin. Sohail Ahmed stood out with an extraordinary innings of 73 runs in 51 balls, rightfully earning the Player of the Match title. His achievement was well-supported by Ahmer, who showcased his skill with a fluent unbeaten half-century. The bowling department saw Sachin making a substantial impact, claiming four wickets and conceding 40 runs. Despite being slightly expensive, his…

Manama : The moonsighting committee in the Kingdom Bahrain has announced that Monday, March 11, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan, based on the sighting of the crescent in Saudi Arabia. The panel, which included Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al-Qattan, Dr. Shaikh Fareeed bin Yacoub Al Meftah, Dr. Ibrahim bin Rashid Al Muraikhi, and Shaikh Rashid bin Hassan Al Bouainain, met this evening at the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA)’s headquarters and said that it had not received any testimonies. On the occasion, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs extended congratulations to His Majesty…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the holy month of Ramadhan. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended greetings and best wishes HM the King on the occasion, wishing Bahrain, the Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns. HM the King responded with a cable of thanks to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, wishing His Royal Highness many happy returns of the holy month. His Majesty congratulated the people of…

Manama : Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company signed a cooperation agreement with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to introduce the ‘Startup of The Year’ competition. The initiative will showcase winning projects from past StartUp Bahrain Pitch events. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of Tamkeen and Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Mumtalakat, were present during the signing ceremony. Spearheaded by the SME Development Board, the StartUp Bahrain Pitch initiative has been instrumental in strengthening Bahrain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem since its launch in 2023. The national initiative fosters stronger relationships…

Manama : As part of commitment to community welfare, the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) continue its Silver Jubilee year by organizing a Labour Awareness Outreach program at the MCSC labour accommodation on Friday, 8 March 2024. The event aimed to empower and uplift the lives of nearly 250 workers, focusing on crucial aspects of health and well-being. Dr. Sonni Jacob from Bahrain Specialist Hospital took center stage, delivering an enlightening talk on healthy living with a particular emphasis on cardiac health. In a world where cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death, Dr. Sonni stressed the importance of…

Manama : In the presence and under the supervision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honourary President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), the Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Championship was held.  Organised by BREEF at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, the Championship featured wide participation, exhibiting international and local races as well as a contest for private stables.  His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa was keen on following the stages of the private stables race and the…

Manama : Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, attended the conclusion of the third edition of the Firefighter Challenge. Organised by the General Directorate of Civil Defence, the event marked World Civil Defence Day. Firefighter teams from the General Directorate of Civil Defence, security authorities, industrial companies, and amateurs attended. The Chief hailed the accomplishments and high levels of the General Directorate of Civil Defence as part of the support and instructions of Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. He affirmed that the support made a turning point in the civil defence system, including the administrative, operational,…

Portland : Jalen Green had 27 points, including two statement dunks in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets pulled away to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Friday night. Fred VanVleet added 18 points and 10 assists for the Rockets, who had lost four of their previous six games and were coming off a 122-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Alperen Sengun finished with 19 points. Dalano Banton had a career-high 30 points for the Trail Blazers in their third straight loss. Portland (17-45) led by 12 points, but Houston pulled in front of…

Marseille : 2 Seas Motorsport” team, owned by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, set the fastest time across two days of running during the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard. The No. 60 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, which is entered into the Gold Cup and will be driven by HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Martin Kodric and Lewis Williamson for the full Endurance Cup season, set the benchmark time of 1:52.800 on Wednesday morning. No driver names were made public by SRO Motorsports Group for the test,…