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Dubai : Dragon Oil Company, which is fully funded by the Dubai Government, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Turkmenistan State Concern “Turkmennebit”. The agreement included expanding Dragon Oil Company’s investments in the promising Turkmen oil and gas sector, which includes three new offshore oil fields within Block 19. Dragon Oil has been engaged in oil and gas cooperation with Turkmenistan on the basis of a production sharing agreement since 2000. Its primary focus is on the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the Caspian Sea, in the Cheleken Contract Area.

Wajima : Aftershocks threatened to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan’s western coastline last week surpassed 100 people on Saturday. Among the dead was a 5-year-old boy who had been recovering from injuries after boiling water spilled on him during Monday’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake. His condition suddenly worsened and he died Friday, according to Ishikawa prefecture, the hardest-hit region. Officials warned that roads, already cracked from the dozens of earthquakes that continue to shake the area, could collapse completely. That risk was growing with rain and…

Riyadh : The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will hold an event titled “Arabic Language Month in Indonesia” from January 7th to February 2nd in the cities Jakarta and Malang of the Republic of Indonesia. According to SPA, the event includes a scientific programme of activities held with the participation of several educational entities to develop the teaching of Arabic language curricula, improve the teachers’ performance, and enhance the language’s presence by arranging visits to Indonesian universities that have Arabic language departments and programmes. The Secretary-General of the Academy, Dr. Abdullah Al-Washmi, highlighted KSGAAL’s commitment to promoting…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with graduates of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP) to commemorate the programme’s silver jubilee since its launch in 1999. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister welcomed the CPISP graduates and expressed his pride in their achievements in both the public and private sectors. His Royal Highness underscored the pivotal role of education in the development and achievement of Bahrain’s youth, noting that their exceptional achievements and leadership fulfil the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…

London : Major rivers across Britain were flooded on Friday after heavy rain, with the government issuing more than 300 flood warnings, travel operators announcing serious disruption and around 1,000 homes suffering damage so far. A succession of storms in recent weeks meant prolonged rainfall that started on Thursday fell on saturated ground and quickly caused already-swollen rivers and waterways to burst their banks across England and Wales. The storms have also caused flooding in other parts of Europe in recent days. The River Trent in central England flooded, prompting the local authority to declare a major incident. London’s fire…

Riyadh : The Saudi Ministry of Tourism announced a new foreign visitor spending record in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Total spending during the first three quarters of 2023 surpassed SAR100 billion, SPA reported. By the end of Q3 of 2023, the surplus in the travel item in the balance of payments was estimated at around SAR37.8 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 72% compared to the surplus recorded during the same period in 2022. The Kingdom’s tourism sector has fully recovered, witnessing a remarkable 150% increase compared to the pre-Covid-19…

Manama : The World Aquatics and the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) today laid the foundation stone for the establishment of the Bahrain World Aquatic Centre at the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB), in partnership with GFH Financial Group and the Bahrain Swimming Association. Held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, the foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by senior state officials, guests and Bahrain national swimming team players. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad expressed pleasure at…

Tokyo, : Three full days have passed since a major earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on the Sea of Japan coast, and rescue operations continue. The survival rate is said to drop significantly after 72 hours. The Ishikawa prefectural government says it has confirmed at least 92 deaths. 242 people were still unaccounted for as of Thursday night. In Wajima City, a woman in her 80s was rescued on Thursday afternoon and immediately taken to the hospital. Officials say she was conscious. A man in his 90s and his granddaughter in her 20s were among the victims. They died on…

Manama The “HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Championship” kicked off today at the Bahrain Endurance Village. Held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, the two-day championship is organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF). Up to 215 male and female jockeys participated in the international and qualifying races for 120 km and 100 km, as well as a 100-km local race, in addition to local qualifiers for 40 km and…

Manama : BIC, Sakhir – Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) officially launched today the exciting lead-up to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024—an historic occasion set to celebrate the Kingdom of Bahrain’s landmark 20th anniversary in F1. Fantastic plans for the highly anticipated motorsport and entertainment spectacle, scheduled to take place 29 February to 2 March, include a campaign commemorating ’20 Years of a Modern Classic’, three days of non-stop racing and loads of family fun and entertainment. Speaking at the launch were Minister of Tourism, Her Excellency Fatima bint Jaffer Al Sairafi, BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman…