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Cairo : Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), participated in the Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo. The summit was held at the invitation of Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. In his speech, the Secretary General expressed appreciation to President El Sisi for hosting the summit and to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, President of the current Arab Summit session, for his efforts in convening the meeting to support the Palestinian cause. He described these efforts as a reflection of wisdom, responsibility,…

Washington : Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a battery that efficiently generates electricity from nuclear waste, offering a potential solution for repurposing radioactive materials. Radioactive waste poses environmental and health risks and is difficult to dispose of. However, it also contains untapped energy. Scientists in the United States have explored this potential by creating a compact battery, measuring just four cubic centimeters, that converts nuclear energy into electricity using light radiation. Despite using radioactive sources, the battery itself contains no radioactive materials, making it completely safe to handle. The prototype was tested with cesium-137 and cobalt-60, two…

Berlin : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the International Tourism Berlin Exhibition (ITB Berlin). The exhibition is considered one of the largest exhibitions specialised in the tourism and travel sector in the world, bringing together a group of decision-makers and experts in the tourism industry, as well as, hospitality companies, tour operators and investors from various countries. BTEA is participating in Bahrain’s pavilion, which includes 14 national tourism and hospitality companies. The aim is to showcase Bahrain’s diverse tourism offerings and promote major events like the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The participation also…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced a partnership with global platform Coursera to provide virtual training opportunities in various high-demand fields for the Bahraini workforce. This initiative is part of Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support the development of skills and high-quality training for Bahrainis, as well as enhance their competitiveness both locally and globally. Coursera has partnered with Etijah Coaching & Consulting as a local provider to manage the operations. This initiative will offer Bahraini professionals access to a wide range of training programmes and professional certifications available on the Coursera platform, which features more than 12,000 internationally accredited…

Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, commended the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of Bahrain’s initiative to establish January 28 as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. He noted that this achievement reflects Bahrain’s leadership in promoting global peace, tolerance, and coexistence under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Al Alawi described the initiative as an important step toward sustainable peace, conflict prevention, and fostering a shared vision for coexistence through…

Seoul : GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Tuesday its monthly sales for February jumped 25.9 percent on-year thanks to an increase in overseas demand. According to Yonhap news agency, GM Korea sold 39,655 vehicles last month, compared with 30,630 units sold a year ago, the company said. Overseas sales rose 33.3 percent to 38,173 units, while domestic sales sank 25.4 percent to 1,482 units. The Trax Crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) led the overall sales, selling 26,114 units overseas and 1,120 units in the local market.

Washington : SpaceX on Monday called off its eighth Starship test flight from Texas over an unspecified issue on the rocket system’s core, delaying for at least 24 hours the company’s attempt to deploy mock Starlink satellites in space for the first time. The test mission would have been the first Starship launch since a January mission ended eight minutes into flight when Starship. The postponement, or “scrub,” occurred during a pause to the launch countdown 40 seconds before liftoff that was triggered so SpaceX employees could investigate an issue on the rocket, according to a company live stream. SpaceX…

Sharjah : Expo Centre Sharjah is all set to launch the 42nd edition of “Ramadhan Nights” exhibition 2025 next Thursday, March 6, and will continue until March 30. Organised by the Center with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition is one of Sharjah’s premier commercial and cultural events, featuring over 200 leading retailers and nearly 500 global and local brands. As part of the 35th edition of the “Sharjah Ramadhan Festival”, the Ramadhan Nights exhibition offers visitors an ideal platform to embrace the spiritual essence of the holy month while enjoying a vibrant and…

Manama :The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has introduced new requirements for licensed financial institutions relating to the appointment of board members and senior management. The new rules are issued under one common Module of the CBB Rulebook, replacing the “fit and proper” requirements which were previously included in the “Licensing Requirements”, “Authorisation” and “Training and Competency” Modules found across all Volumes of the CBB Rulebook. The new Fit and Proper Module reduces the number of senior managers that require CBB prior approval, removes the prescriptive ‘one size fits all’ qualifications and core competency requirements for senior management positions, and…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (16) of 2025, appointing directors at the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), based on a proposal of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH). Article (I) The following shall be appointed at the NHRA: 1.Sofia Adel Shaaban Al Dairi, Director of Regulatory Affairs. 2.Abdulla Mohammed Taher Al Raies, Director Healthcare Facilities Oversight. Article (II) The Chairman of the SCH shall implement this edict, which takes effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official…