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Manama :  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed agreements to construct 137 new housing units in Salman City, in partnership with Delmon Gate, Almoayyed Contracting Group, Naseej Real Estate, and First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company.  The projects fall under the Government Land Development Rights Programme in partnership with the private sector. Under the agreements, Naseej Real Estate and Almoayyed Contracting will build 24 units, Delmon Gate will construct 69 units, and First Bahrain will implement 44 units as part of the ongoing programmes. The agreements were signed by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing…

Kosice : Two trains collided in eastern Slovakia on Monday, derailing an engine and a carriage and injuring at least 66 people, emergency medical services and police said. There were no reports of deaths in the crash, which police said happened in front of a tunnel near the village of Jablonov nad Turnou, about 55 km (34 miles) west of the eastern Slovak region’s main city Kosice. The country’s emergency medical services said 16 people suffered moderate or serious injuries and at least 50 were lightly injured. Police footage on Facebook showed mangled wreckage, and a locomotive and a carriage…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates has allocated USD 10 million to boost community resilience to natural disasters across Asia and the Pacific. Launched through the UAE Aid Agency, the initiative will support Emirates Nature-WWF, which will work alongside World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to implement the “Community Resilience to Nature Disasters Program”. The first phase will target the Philippines, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands, focusing on restoring natural protective systems, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and enhancing community preparedness with early warning systems. The programme reflects…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs, participated in Tree Week activities by planting trees at Al Andalus Park. The initiative supports Bahrain’s national afforestation plan, which aims to plant 3.6 million trees by 2035 as part of the Kingdom’s vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It also seeks to raise environmental awareness, promote eco-friendly practices, and encourage practical solutions to preserve natural resources across various sectors.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the opening of the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils, held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Upon the arrival of the convoy of His Majesty the King at the Isa Cultural Centre, accompanied by a mounted police escort, His Majesty was received by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The national anthem…

Mexico City : Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks. Civil protection authorities in Hidalgo state reported 16 deaths and said at least 1,000 homes and hundreds of schools had been affected. Puebla state Governor Alejandro Armenta said at least nine people had died due to incidents such as landslides and another five had been reported missing. Authorities reported two more deaths in Veracruz state. “We are working to support the…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts the first edition of the widely popular Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and Drift Nights on Monday, October 13. This fan-favourite experience features two of the most popular and adrenaline-pumping forms of motorsport today, and participants will be able to take part in their very own cars or motorbikes. Speed enthusiasts can push their vehicles to their limit either down BIC’s world-class, quarter-mile drag strip or around the vast vehicle dynamics area. There is also the option to do both, making for a fantastic double-header over…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended His Majesty’s address, highlighting that it incorporated parameters that define the upcoming phase of the comprehensive development process under His Majesty’s leadership to achieve greater prosperity for the Kingdom and its citizens. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister pledged commitment to continue implementing…

Shandong : China successfully launched its Gravity-1 carrier rocket from waters off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong Province, east China. The rocket lifted off at 10:20 a.m. (Beijing time), placing three satellites into their designated orbits. The offshore launch was conducted by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center and carried a wide-field satellite along with two experimental satellites. The Gravity-1 carrier rocket previously made its maiden flight in January 2024.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa departed to the Arab Republic of Egypt where he will lead Bahrain’s delegation at the Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace. His Majesty’s participation comes at the invitation from His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The summit, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt, is held on the occasion of the agreement to end the war in Gaza. His Majesty the King was bid farewell by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; Reham Abdulhamid…