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Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, the 7th edition of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-24 Middle East and Central Asia concluded today. The competition organised by Huawei, in collaboration with the University of Bahrain (UoB) and Bahrain Polytechnic, was held from December 19-21. The competition has been leading in the development of talents in the information and communications technology sectors for many years. Teams from 11 Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries participated in the competition; including Bahrain, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia,…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, today opened the 34th edition of the Autumn Fair at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir, in the presence of Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and a prestigious list of ambassadors, diplomats, businessmen and businesswomen from the Kingdom of Bahrain and abroad. Organised by Informa Markets from December 21 to 29, the Autumn Fair 2023 attracts over 557 exhibitors from 16 countries around the world. For the first time, this year’s edition will introduce three new country pavilions: the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the…

Manama : : Esen Çakıl, the Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain, has affirmed Bahrain’s distinction in organising mega exhibitions. In a statement to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on the sidelines of the opening of Autumn Fair 2023 at Exhibition World Bahrain, the envoy said that Bahrain has been known as the land of coexistence and openness, noting that the Fair is an economic event that reflects the prevailing diversity in the kingdom. She expressed delight over the opening of the annual shopping event, noting that it contains diverse products from Türkiye and other countries.

Manama, : Northern Governor, Ali bin Al Shaikh Abdulhussein Al Asfoor, commended the Voluntary Paramedic Academy team for their volunteer work in the community. This shows the team members’ sense of social and national duty to their nation, he said. During his meeting with the Bahraini Paramedics Academy team, the Northern Governor expressed his gratitude and admiration for the joint efforts of the governorate and the academy, as well as their support for the governorate’s numerous initiatives and events, including national celebrations, community, sports, health programmes, and the Ashoora season. He also highlighted the governorate’s significant role in providing high-quality…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain has become among the first countries in the world to provide Pfizer XBB 1.5, the latest Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster shot developed against COVID-19 and its new variants. The Health Ministry has announced that Pfizer XBB 1.5 vaccines are available at primary healthcare centres. The Ministry called on those wishing to take the shot to go directly to the designated health centre starting today, Thursday, without prior online registration to book an appointment. For those aged 12 and above, Pfizer XBB 1.5 will be given at Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Health Centre in Hidd,…

Tripoli : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has participated in the 40th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction, held here in conjunction with the Fifth Arab Ministerial Forum for Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, which focused on localising sustainable development goals for reconstruction and disaster response. Fatima Ibrahim Al Mannai, the Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Services Affairs, and Haitham Kamal, the Communication Director, represented the Housing and Urban Development Ministry at the meeting. The 40th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction discussed the executive plan of the Arab…

Manama : The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, is all set to welcome fans with various interests for back-to-back days of festive fun and excitement. Speed enthusiasts can get their taste of motor racing adrenaline with Kanoo Motors Rolling Drag Night taking place Thursday, along the circuit’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip. That will be followed on Friday (22 December) morning by an enjoyable, Christmas-themed physical activity with the Batelco Fitness on Track: Festive Special. This offers the chance for a unique workout while getting into the spirit of the season as participants are…

Manama : Bahrain Post at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a commemorative stamp marking the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness on promoting and protecting human rights emanates from the principles enshrined in its constitution, the National Action Charter, and relevant legislation and its commitment to international treaties and agreements governing human rights. This reflects on its efforts to maintain human rights and the rule of law in the society and to continue strengthening the human rights system,…

Manama : The recovery programme to assist drug addicts, conducted by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, has won a bronze medal in the health category for the MENA region for the Stevie International Award. Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, the Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, congratulated General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister on the milestone. He noted the role of the instructions of the minister in driving the success of the programme. The programme is one of the outcomes of the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. It applies…

Manama : Following the directives of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the distribution of 6,800 housing services to citizens, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is continuing procedures to distribute housing services in Salman City, East Hidd City, and East Sitra City projects. The ministry said that housing unit distribution plan is being implemented at an expedited pace to meet the deadline of the end of February next year. The ministry is also continuing to provide housing financing…