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Manama The Manama Health Congress and Expo 2023 (Manama Health), and the 15th Arab-German Health Forum, conjunctly held at the Exhibition World Bahrain, concluded today. More than 100 mega local and international companies participated in the three-day congress, attended by over 400 health professionals. The accompanying expo also attracted more than 5000 visitors. Senior Bahraini officials, including Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Hassan Jawad, Health Minister, and Sameer Abdulla Nass, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman, in addition to Arab health ministers, and representatives of…

Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister and President of the Supreme Commission for the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen, today chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commission for the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness emphasised the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the Supreme Commission for the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen, noting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in the sacrifices of the fallen servicemen in defending the Kingdom, which will be forever etched in the Kingdom’s history. HRH…

Amman : His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO)’s Honorary President, met Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), and CEO of the Bahraini National Committee to Support the Palestinian Brothers in Gaza. The meeting was held on the occasion of the signing of development project agreements with the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organisation, which include treating a number of Gazans cancer patients in Jordanian hospitals, building a field hospital and a residential complex consisting of 500 housing units similar to the Bahrain Residential Complex in the Zaatari camp, as well…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, issued Edict (20) of 2023, amending the names of national clubs subject to the supervision and control of the General Sports Authority and reorganising the register of their registration numbers.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today. HM the King congratulated the Bahraini people on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its National Days, in commemoration of the establishment of the modern Bahraini State as an Arab and Muslim state founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, and the anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne. The meeting focused on a number of topics related to the ongoing comprehensive development process aimed…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and promulgated Law (24) of 2023 endorsing the agreement signed between the governments of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Korea regarding air services between and beyond their respective territories, following the approval of the Shura Council and the Representatives Council. According to the law, the agreement, signed in Seoul on May 15, has been ratified. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which comes into effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and promulgated Law (24) of 2023 endorsing the agreement signed between the governments of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Korea regarding air services between and beyond their respective territories, following the approval of the Shura Council and the Representatives Council. According to the law, the agreement, signed in Seoul on May 15, has been ratified. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which comes into effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the closing ceremony of the IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain held under His Royal Highness’s patronage, at Reef Island. Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was welcomed by the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, along with several senior officials. His Royal Highness emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s accomplishments in hosting and organising championships and international sporting events are a result of the support of His Majesty…

Manama : In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) Chairman, and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) High Committee’s Deputy Chairman and SCYS member, the first round of the third edition of the Bahrain Turf Series races, organised by REHC at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir, was held today. Their Highnesses, representatives of sponsors and the equestrian sport fans also…

Copenhagen : The European Union’s powerful antitrust chief has withdrawn as a candidate for the presidency of the European Investment Bank, the Danish government said Friday after EU finance ministers gave their support to someone else. Margrethe Vestager, who took unpaid leave in September to pursue the bank job, plans to return to her role at the EU’s executive commission for a few months, the government in Copenhagen said. The new president of the EIB, the 27-nation bloc’s development bank, is set to begin a six-year term on Jan. 1. EU finance ministers agreed Friday to back Spain’s economy minister,…