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Kuwait : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 165th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council held in Kuwait City. The meeting was chaired by Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait and chairman of the current session, with the attendance of foreign ministers from the GCC countries and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC.   The meeting discussed the agenda items, including following up on the implementation of decisions by the GCC Supreme Council and the Ministerial Council, reviewing recommendations from ministerial and specialised…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), confirmed that the national cyber drill “Cyber Shield 2025” under the theme “Supply Chain Attacks” reflected the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the ongoing focus of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on making cybersecurity a strategic priority to protect the nation’s security against increasing cyber threats. Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed expressed appreciation for the presence of Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with the tenth intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Deputy King highlighted the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to developing and upskilling the national workforce, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad affirmed that investing in Bahrainis is integral to the Kingdom’s sustainable development and progress. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad commended the tenth intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program for their excellence and unwavering dedication to success. His…

Manama : Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), announced the launch of an international tender to develop and implement the Sitra Independent Water and Power Production Plant (IWPP), with a planned capacity of approximately 1400–1500 megawatts (MW) of electricity and 30 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of potable water, through a strategic partnership with the private sector under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) system. The president noted that EWA has completed the pre-qualification process for developers, with seven leading global companies/consortia qualified in developing Independent Water and Power Production (IWPP) plants: Abu Dhabi National Energy…

Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced the launch of the Digital Enablement Program to support enterprises in developing their work by adopting digital solutions and tools, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and increasing productivity. The program includes two main tracks. The first track allows enterprises to benefit from digital solutions through accredited service providers by supplying innovative tools that boost productivity and meet business requirements. The second track gives enterprises the freedom to choose the most suitable service provider to deliver digital solutions that align with their needs. On this occasion, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund…

Tianjin : Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security forum now bears “greater responsibility” for safeguarding regional peace and stability, as well as promoting the development and prosperity of its member states. The Chinese President’s remarks came during the SCO Summit in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin which was attended by 20 world leaders. Speaking at the welcome banquet, President Jinping said the summit shouldered the mission of building consensus among all parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation.

Warsaw : A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, central Poland, and the pilot died, the army said on Thursday. “A Polish Army pilot died in the crash of an F-16 aircraft -an officer who always served his country with dedication and great courage. I pay tribute to his memory,” Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on X after arriving at the crash scene. The General Command of the Armed Forces said that the accident involved an aircraft from the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznan and that there were no injuries…

Nouakchott : Mauritania’s Coast Guard announced that 49 irregular migrants had died and about 100 others were missing after a boat carrying around 160 people sank off the coast of Nouakchott. Only 17 people were rescued, while the bodies of the victims were washed ashore, in what authorities described as one of the worst incidents in the region in recent years.

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, following the passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al Khalifa Al Sabah.

Amman : Jordan’s national exports to countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) recorded a 16.9% increase during the first half of 2025, reaching JD 1.851 billion, compared with JD 1.583 billion during the same period last year. This performance solidifies the region as Jordan’s leading trade partner. According to data from the Department of Statistics, exports to GAFTA countries accounted for 42.3% of Jordan’s total exports during the first six months of the year. Imports from the GAFTA also saw an upswing, rising by 10.5% to JD 2.598 billion, up from JD 2.352 billion in the corresponding…