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Manama : Under the auspices of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, the third edition of the Bahrain Cinema Festiva will kick off on Thursday, October 5, and run until October 9. Organised by the Bahrain Cinema Club under the theme “Celebrating the Art of Film-making”, the Bahrain Cinema Festival 2023 is sponsored by Beyon and the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), the festival’s strategic partners. Commenting, the Minister of Information stated that the third edition of the festival aims to present an exceptional cinematographic event that celebrates young Bahraini talent and places the Kingdom on the map of…

Riyadh : CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad signed today two development loan agreements with Seychelles Minister of Finance, National Planning and Trade Naadir Hassan. Through the loans, the SFD is contributing $25 million to support the social housing project in the Seychelles and the reconstruction of La Digue School project, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The first loan agreement worth $15 million will contribute to establishing residential buildings for low-income families in various regions of the country. Meanwhile, the second agreement worth $10 million will help provide a modern educational environment in the…

The most global MMA organization in the world, BRAVE Combat Federation, will return to its home in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on December 15, for a mega event. The show will close out the latest edition of the BRAVE International Combat Week, the biggest combat sports festival in the world. The week-long festivities will be headlined by the biggest BRAVE Combat Federation card of the year and will also feature the return of IMMAF competition to Bahrain, after the tremendous successes of previous World Championships and the MMA Super Cup. The 2023 IMMAF Asian Championships will take place between December 10…

Bahrain : BRAVE Combat Federation founder and MMA enthusiast His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Prince of Bahrain, is the leading force behind the sport’s charge towards Olympic recognition. The fifth son of the King of Bahrain, His Highness Shaikh Khaled has been involved with mixed martial arts for many years, first as a team leader, then as the founder of the most global MMA organization, but also as an advocate for reform in the sport. In the last years, Shaikh Khaled has also had a relevant track record when it comes to successful initiatives in different…

Riyadh : Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said that the preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) between the GCC and Pakistan is a recognition of the importance of strengthening trade relations and economic cooperation with countries and international blocs. The statement was made during the signing ceremony of the preliminary FTA between the GCC and Pakistan, which was held on Thursday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh. The agreement was signed by GCC Secretary-General AlBudaiwi and Pakistani Commerce Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz. The GCC Secretary-General also noted that this historic economic agreement represents…

Manama : Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), announced the launch of the “Bahrain Real Estate Innovation Competition”, sponsored by Diyar Al Muharraq and Durrat Al Bahrain. Launched in line with the first pillar of the National Real Estate Sector Plan 2021-2024 which stipulates leadership in innovation, the competition aims to discover promising national cadres and adopt new ideas to serve the real estate sector and contribute to finding innovative, sustainable solutions. Commenting, RERA chief indicated that the competition, the first of its kind to be launched in…

Riyadh : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Industry and Commerce Minister, Acting Minster of Tourism, met Shripad Yesso Naik, Indian Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of World Tourism Day, which is held in Riyadh from September 27 to 28, under the theme of “Tourism and Green Investments”, co-organised by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Minister Fakhro affirmed keenness to carry on the integrated efforts in the two countries’ tourism sectors. The two sides praised the growth and development of the tourism sector in the two countries,…

Basel,: Bahrain’s Al-Najma handball club has been drawn in Group D of the 16th IHF Men’s Super Globe, set to take place in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 12, the second consecutive edition with a 12-team line-up at the start. Held at the premises of the International Handball Federation (IHF), in Basel, Switzerland, the draw resulted in the following: Group A: Al-Ahly (EGY), Al-Noor (KSA), FC Barcelona (ESP) Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW), San Fernando HB (ARG), Füchse Berlin (GER) Group C: SC Magdeburg (GER), Khaleej (KSA), University of Queensland (AUS) Group D: KS Kielce (POL), Al-Najma (BRN),…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, highlighted Bahrain’s keenness on continuing to develop policies and legislation that regulate the protection of the environment and wild life, in line with sustainability development goals. He affirmed the importance of raising awareness on preserving biodiversity and providing a safe environment for wildlife, in line with efforts to enhance Bahrain’s position in global environmental action. The minister today visited Bahrain Falcons Centre where he was briefed on the centre’s  activities and the care they provide for falcons. Dr. Bin Dainah said the…

 Manama : Jameel bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan, Labour and Social Development Minister and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, met with Vinod Kurian Jacob, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain. The meeting discussed Bahrain-India relations and ways to develop them. Humaidan briefed the ambassador about national efforts to improve the labour market, which included modernising labour legislation to meet international standards and enhancing social protection. He praised the Indian workforce and its participation in Bahrain’s development process. The ambassador praised the Kingdom for establishing an investment-friendly environment and preserving workers’ rights, stressing his country’s keenness to strengthen…