Author: News Desk

Riyadh : The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the passing of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, who also served as the head of the Council of Senior Scholars, the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, and the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League. The funeral prayer will be held today, following the Asr prayer, at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has ordered that funeral prayers in absentia also be…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that, as part of the efforts of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science to protect society from the scourge of drugs, the Directorate, in separate incidents and in cooperation with Customs Affairs and an air cargo company, arrested 19 individuals of various nationalities in possession of approximately 16 kilograms of narcotic substances with an estimated value exceeding BD 113,000. The Directorate explained that upon receiving information about the cases, search and investigation operations were conducted, leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects in possession…

Bucharest : The Royal Endurance Team won the Best Horse Condition Award for the horse Ermine Dartagnan, ridden by rider Isa Hameed Al Enezi, at the 120 km FEI World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors in Romania. Coach Ahmed Janahi underlined that winning the Best Horse Health Award crowns the great efforts of the technical and administrative teams. He said the Royal Endurance Team prioritises horse health and safety, following strict medical and technical standards to ensure the highest care levels. He underscored that this award proves the team focuses not only on winning but also on harmony and…

Hong Kong : Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years. Hong Kong’s Airport will be closed from 8 pm (1200 GMT) on September 23 to 8 am on September 25, Qantas said in a statement, adding that it would contact customers who are affected. A spokesperson for Airport Authority Hong Kong said it is closely monitoring the developments regarding the super typhoon, named Ragasa, and has commenced preparations to deal with the storm. But…

Xining : China on Saturday launched the construction of a new large astronomical observation project, the Xue-shan-mu-chang 15-meter SubMillimeter Telescope (XSMT). Situated on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, this project aims to enhance the country’s capabilities in exploring the cold, hidden universe by establishing a high-precision facility that addresses a notable gap in its existing astronomical infrastructure. With a diameter of 15 meters, the telescope will be located in the city of Delingha, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, at an altitude of 4,800 meters. Led by the Nanjing-based Purple Mountain Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the project is scheduled to be…

Brussels : Some of Europe’s biggest airports battled to restore normal operations on Sunday after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday’s flight departures due to persistent problems. Hackers on Friday targeted check-in and boarding systems provider Collins Aerospace, owned by RTX, disrupting operations at London’s Heathrow – Europe’s busiest airport, Berlin Airport and in Brussels. Passengers faced long queues, cancellations and delays on Saturday. While the disruption eased significantly in Berlin and Heathrow on Sunday, according to airport officials and data, delays and flight cancellations were continuing. In a statement early on…

Kuwait : Kuwaiti and French Air Forces carried out the joint military exercise “Swift Falcon” at Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base. The exercise was attended by Kuwaiti Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Sabah Jaber Al Sabah, French Ambassador to Kuwait, Olivier Gauvin, and senior military officials. In a press statement on Monday, the General Staff affirmed that the drill aims to boost military cooperation and exchange operational expertise between Kuwait and France to enhance combat readiness and joint operational efficiency. The Deputy Chief of the General Staff stressed the General Staff’s commitment to advancing training systems and…

Manama, Sep. 22 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the statement delivered on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the extraordinary session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar. The Cabinet underscored the significance of His Majesty’s participation, which was represented by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal…

Riyadh : On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people will celebrate the 95th National Day under the slogan “Pride in Our Nature.” This day marks a significant historical milestone: the unification of the country. It commemorates the royal decree issued by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud on September 23, 1932, which officially renamed the country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the Kingdom celebrates its 95th year, it continues its remarkable journey of progress, building on the foundation laid by King Abdulaziz. Guided by the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 and led…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,260 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 14 to 20 September 2025, which resulted in the detention of 20 violating and irregular workers, while 119 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority pointed out that 1,236 inspection visits were carried…