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Shanghai : The Bahrain Pavilion participated in the China International Import Expo (CIIE 2023) held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, alongside over 145 countries. The pavilion, organised by Export Bahrain in collaboration with strategic partners Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Precious Stones ‘DANAT’ and Exhibition World Bahrain, showcased over 20 products from various national sectors, aiming to enhance commercial and economic cooperation between the two countries. The participation also aimed to open new export channels for Bahraini enterprises in international markets and promote local products and services globally. Over the five-day event, the Bahrain…

Manama : Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, has stressed the importance of continuing to support Bahraini youth and invest in national competencies in achieving sustainability in exploring the future by strengthening supportive international partnerships to enrich educational and academic achievements. This will reflect positively on achieving the goals of the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness said. HH Shaikh Nasser was speaking…

Lucknow : Forty-one workers remained trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day Saturday as a new drilling machine arrived on site to replace the damaged one. The nature of the exceptionally hard rock formation in the area, coupled with the clearing of debris, damaged the original machine and paused rescue efforts on Friday, according to officials. This added a new challenge to the long-drawn rescue efforts. The number of trapped workers was also revised to 41 from 40, said Anshu Manish, a director at the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, one of…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, announced the extension of the registration period for the second batch of participants in the Technical Development Program. Those interested can register until Monday, January 15, 2024, through the iGA’s website: iga.gov.bh. The iGA affirmed that the extension aims to attract a broader group of ICT graduates and others with technical expertise who are seeking employment to join the program. It added that the program offers a unique opportunity for participants to boost their skills and foster their creativity and innovation in technical fields. The…

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. The meeting reviewed topics related to strengthening Bahrain’s development process and the major projects and plans it includes in various sectors. HM the King praised the efforts of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in driving Bahrain’s development process; consolidating the kingdom’s progress, competitiveness, and advanced rankings in development indicators; and leading the government’s action towards more achievements, initiatives and programmes to develop services offered to citizens and residents. HM King Hamad commended…

Manama : Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), today met MIURA Jun, Director General for International Affairs at the Defence Policy Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, who is on visit to the kingdom to participate in the 19th edition of the IISS-Manama Dialogue. Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Noaimi, Defence Affairs Minister, was present. The BDF chief affirmed the depth of the Bahraini-Japanese relations across various fields, especially regarding joint military cooperation. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation and Exchange was signed between the Bahrain…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of the National Space Science Authority (NSSA), affirmed that Al Munther, the first Bahraini satellite, is considered an incentive for innovation and a source of support to develop scientific research outcomes. Dr. Al Aseeri explained that the Bahrain Space Team is working on the qualification and testing phase of the satellite and its locally-made payloads, with the completion rate reaching 55%. He added that Al Munther is expected to be launched next year, expressing his pride in the efforts of the Bahrain Space Team, who represent leading national experts in the space…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, has extended deepest thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) for commending, which receiving His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the role played the RHF. HH Shaikh Nasser praised HM the King’s commendation of the RHF’s tireless efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian relief aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and thanking of all the Foundation’s…

Manama : The Manama Dialogue 2023, the 19th Regional Security Summit, concluded today with two plenary sessions on energy security and the future of the region. Over 450 political, military, security, and academic figures from 40 countries participated in the event, organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The plenary session on “The Politics of Energy Security” was moderated by Dr. Bastian Giegerich, Director-General and Chief Executive of IISS. The speakers included Jassim Al…

Manama : Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, met today with the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, as part of his visit to Bahrain to participate in the 19th session of Manama Dialogue. The two sides discussed the Bahrain-EU cooperation and coordination, in addition to ways to further develop them through promoting partnerships and mutual interests. They also discussed regional and international efforts to stop the war in Gaza, protect civilians and deliver relief and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. They…