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Dubai : A Bahraini delegation, led by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Shura Council Chairman, participated in an international Parliamentary Meeting, held today at Expo City Dubai. Co-organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPA) and the UAE National Federal Council (FNC), the meeting was held on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Saqr Ghobash, UAE’s FNC Speaker Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President, and Simon Stiell of Grenada, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework…

Manama : Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), affirmed the authority’s commitment to implementing its strategic plans to increase energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption, in line with national efforts to achieve net zero by 2060. He affirmed that following the approval of Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the national programme “Kafa’a” will be launched to reduce electricity consumption in buildings in private and public sectors in the Kingdom. The president said that EWA is prepared to launch the Kafa’a programme,…

Manama, : Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Ali Bahzad, Consular and Administrative Affairs Undersecretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, today opened the ASEAN Holiday Bazaar, held by the Indonesian Embassy to Bahrain. Ardi Hermawan, Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain, several ambassadors accredited to Bahrain and guests attended the opening ceremony. The undersecretary expressed pride in the existing partnership and cooperation between Bahrain and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, affirming the kingdom’s keenness to continue its cooperation and coordination with those states to broaden those ties and achieve common interests. Ambassador Dr. Bahzad was briefed on the products that the…

Washington, : An art exhibition, themed “The Sea of Life: Modern and Contemporary Art from The Kingdom of Bahrain” has opened in the US Capital, Washington. The event is organised by the National Council for Arts (NCA), in cooperation with the Middle East Institute (MEI) and the Rashid Al Khalifa Art Foundation. His Highness Shaikh Turki bin Rashid Al Khalifa, NCA Deputy Chairman, and Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to US, in addition to ambassadors accredited to the US, US congressmen and those interested in the fine art movement attended the opening ceremony. The exhibition opening featured…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held a telephone call with His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. His Majesty was assured about the health of His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, wishing His Highness the Amir abundant health and wellness. HH the Crown Prince of Kuwait expressed thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for his authentic sentiments, wishing HM the King good health, as well as further success and prosperity to the people…

Abu Dhabi: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Mauritanian President, shaikhs and UAE guests today took part in the “Union March”, held at the Al-Wathba region within of the annual Shaikh Zayed Festival, as part of the UAE 52ns National Day. The march, which was organised by the Presidential Office, with the participation of tribesmen from all regions of the UAE, was also attended by their Highnesses the Shaikhs and senior officials. President HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed exchanged greetings with the tribesmen participating in…

Geneva : Nibras Mohammed Talib, Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), received Ugochi Daniels,  Deputy Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) at the United Nations (UN), on the sidelines of the 114th session meetings of the IOM’s Council. The LMRA CEO expressed his appreciation for the IOM’s role alongside the UN agencies in supporting the efforts of countries to develop procedures and policies to provide a protection system that enhances a safe work environment, and raises workers’ awareness, in addition to developing mechanisms to confront the crime of trafficking in persons. He praised…

Dubai : The Business Philanthropy Climate Forum, COP28’s private-sector engagement platform to convene global business leaders and philanthropists, concluded its first day yesterday, with the announcement of a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise US$5 billion in collective funding. The Forum, held across the COP28 Blue Zone and Green Zone, brought together over 1,300 key stakeholders, including Heads of State and government, business CEOs, philanthropists and NGO heads, who assembled to help showcase and accelerate progress on climate targets and industry transitions. The Business Philanthropy Climate Forum represents a paradigm shift, the first Dedicated platform…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain boasts a distinguished experience in delivering adequate educational services to students with special needs, especially at government schools, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution which guarantees education for all groups, the Ministry of Education said. The Education Law also stipulates that educational opportunities shall be provided for all individuals to pave the way for them to develop their capabilities and skills so as to be able to improve their lives and serve their society, the Ministry added in a statement marking the International Day of Disabled Persons, which is observed every December…

Manama : Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, announced its carbon management initiative in partnership with Safa, a voluntary carbon offsetting platform that provides individuals and businesses with the option to understand and manage the carbon footprint from their day-to-day activities. The initiative is part of Gulf Air’s contribution to Bahrain’s objective to achieve net zero by 2060 and part of the company’s sustainability strategy to address climate change, reduce carbon emissions and implement sustainable solutions and policies to encourage environmental awareness across employees, staff and passengers. As part of the partnership, passengers are able to voluntarily offset…