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Manama : Jay Shah, President of the Asian Cricket Council and Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recently visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend two significant events, BRAVE CF 80 and the IMMAF Asian Championship at the Bahrain BRAVE International Combat Week 2023 on the invitation of 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. Mr. Jay Shah’s presence at BRAVE CF event showcased the growing collaboration between cricket and mixed martial arts, underscoring the…

Manama : Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Social Fund chaired the National Social Fund board meeting.  The meeting was attended by Social Development Ministry representatives, High Committee for the Care of People with Disabilities, National Commission for Childhood, National Committee for the Elderly and Education Ministry representatives. The meeting discussed topics on the agenda, followed up the implementation of the Fund’s general policy, and reviewed developments in the budget for services supported by the Fund. The meeting also reviewed the future plan for developing the Fund’s…

Jiuquan : China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday. The satellites, belonging to the Tianmu-1 meteorological constellation, were launched by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket at 9:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) and have entered the planned orbit. They will be mainly used to provide commercial meteorological data services. It was the 23rd flight mission of the Kuaizhou-1A rockets.

Manama : The Ministry of Health has called on citizens and residents, especially the groups most vulnerable to infection with COVID-19 and its complications, to get XBB 1.5, the latest Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster shot developed against COVID-19 and its new variants. Dr. Basma Al-Saffar, Head of the Disease Control Department at the Health Ministry, said that the Pfizer XBB 1.5 vaccine is currently available in two different types, one for adults aged 12 years and above, and the other for children aged between five to 11 years. She indicated that the initial dose of the Pfizer vaccine is recommended for…

Manama : The Secretariat General of the Isa Award for Services to Humanity announced that accepting nominations for the Award’s sixth edition (2023/2024) will stop by the end of January 2024.  The Secretariat General of the Award, opened doors for nominations in July. The award was launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2009, as a tribute to the His Highness the late Amir Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa who dedicated his life to serving humanity. By honouring and rewarding those who provide exceptional services to humanity, the Award recognises HH Shaikh Isa’s outstanding humanitarian…

Manama : The Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has achieved the prestigious Level 1 accreditation in the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation programme, based on existing international best practices and recommendations. The accreditation is a result of BIA’s commitment to accessibility through its strategy, policies and initiatives that prioritise the safety, well-being and inclusivity of passengers and visitors with disabilities. The accreditation, valid for the next three years, is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the 2019 ACI World Annual General Assembly resolution, and international best practices and recommendations. More significantly, the accreditation…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and promulgated Law (26) of 2023 endorsing the Air Services agreement signed between the governments of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Chile, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Representatives Council. According to the law, the agreement, concluded on February 26, 2023, 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 Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, has asserted that the “Khalid bin Hamad Gold Generation League”, launched by GSA in the 2022-2023 season, aims to build a solid base of athletes who are capable of competing at the highest levels in various sports, as well as promote the sports culture and fair competition among younger generations. It also aims to prepare a promising generation of athletes who are physically, technically, and mentally capable of representing…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the 2024 New Year holiday. Under the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, state departments, and public institutions will be closed on Monday, 1 January 2024.

Manama : Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassain, inaugurated a joint maritime exercise, “Vigilant Guard 12”, with the participation of the Interior Ministry’s directorates, the Royal Bahrain Naval Force and the National Guard. The drill aims to verify maritime security preparedness levels in Bahrain’s regional waters and coastlines, which are considered a crucial part in the Coast Guard’s duties. The Chief was briefed on the goals and phases of the three-day exercise that showcases the joint capabilities of the security authorities to protect establishments, counter trafficking, and safeguard maritime security. He hailed the spirit of cooperation and coordination…