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Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today attended the Commemoration Day ceremony, held under HRH’s patronage at the Al-Sakhir Palace today.  Upon arrival, His Royal Highness, who was accompanied by a convoy of cavalry, was welcomed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander, General HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al…

Jeddah : FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup planned for 2025 and set to feature 32 teams will be played from June 15 to July 13, while a new Intercontinental Cup will be played annually from next year, Gianni Infantino, the head of world soccer’s governing body, said on Sunday. FIFA had announced an expanded Club World Cup earlier this year and unanimously voted to appoint the United States as hosts for the first edition of the event. The Council met in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to ratify the dates for the Club World Cup and confirmed next year’s Intercontinental Cup…

Cairo : A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said. Saturday’s shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands have died, according to officials. The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement, carried by The Associated Press (AP), that the boat was carrying 86 migrants when strong waves swamped it off the town of Zuwara on…

Kuwait : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today offered profound condolences to His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait, over the passing of the late His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. HM the King also offered condolences and sympathy to the sons of the deceased and to the Al Sabah Family, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the soul in eternal peace and to bless the honourable Al Sabah Family and the Kuwaiti people with patience and solace. HM King Hamad lauded…

Manama : Under the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, a ceremony was held at the Al-Sakhir Palace on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its national days, the anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne, and the accompanying national events. On arrival at the Al-Sakhir Palace, the artillery fired 21 rounds to salute HM the King, who was accompanied by a constellation of cavalry. The National Anthem was played,…

Kuwait : His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, performed today prayer on His Highness the late Amir Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah at Belal bin Rabah Mosque in Siddeeq Area. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the prayer on the deceased was also performed by National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al Saadoun, senior Shaikhs, HH Shaikh Nasser Mohammad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, HH Shaikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, HH Shaikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah and HH Shaikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwaiti Prime Minister, senior…

Beijing : The cargo and mail volume of China’s civil aviation sector totaled 719,000 tonnes in November this year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China. It has returned to 102.8 percent of the figure recorded in the same period of 2019, exceeding the pre-epidemic level for four consecutive months, and reaching a record high in scale, the administration said. In the first 11 months of the year, the civil aviation sector has completed a total of 6.61 million tonnes of freight and mail transport, it added.

Manama : Based on the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the salat Al-ghaib (Absentee funeral prayer) for the soul of the late His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away today, will be performed tomorrow at the kingdom’s various mosques after noon prayers, the Royal Court announced.

Kuwait : Funeral processions for Kuwait’s Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who died on Saturday at the age of 86, have begun in the capital, with only relatives in attendance, Kuwait’s state news agency said. The funeral prayers took take place at the Bilal bin Rabah mosque at 9am local time. “You have built a house of God, and made sure to perform your prayers on time in it … our beloved Emir,”. Shrouded in Kuwait’s flag, the Emir’s body arrived at 8.55am in a hearse belonging to the Amiri Diwan. He was carried into the mosque in a ceremony…

Manama : Based on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s order to announce a three-day mourning following the passing of the late Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, all events marking the kingdom’s National Days for today and the following two days were postponed, and will resume on December 19. Therefore, all activities of the Heritage Village, the Bahrain Festival City and Muharraq Nights will be postponed until the end of the official mourning period. The fireworks display, set to be held today at the Bahrain International Circuit…