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Manama :  Submissions are now closed for the eGovernment Excellence Award 2023, now in its 12th edition, its Organizing Committee announced. Held under the patronage of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communications (MCICT), the competition award received 350 digital project entries from government entities, private organizations, and individuals. The Organizing Committee also announced the formation of a Judging Panel consisting of leading ICT experts and specialists renowned at both the local and international levels. They were selected based on their extensive experience and qualifications, and in line with the award’s…

Former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind participated in the ‘Tribute to Bahrain’ event organized for the prestigious guests at the Radisson Blu Hotel. https://youtu.be/TYo_dd0928E?si=Ji2Ay_F6WF3K2lWM Bahrain’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs HE Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Lulu Group Chairman MA Yusuff Ali, Karnataka states’s Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, Indian Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob, representatives of Sree Narayana Associations in Bahrain and others VIP s participated in the event. MA Yusuff Ali was honored by Ram Nath Kovind at the event. In his speech, the former President praised the friendly and strong bilateral relationship between India and Bahrain and the…

Al-Ahsa : HRH Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Al-Ahsa Governor, honoured the crew of Bahraini film, “Ya Mal”, during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Short Film Competition, “My Heritage”, organised by the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) in cooperation with the Saudi Heritage Commission (SHC) at the King Faisal University, as part of ARCWH’s “Arab Youth for Heritage” initiative. Shaikh Ibrahim bin Humood Al Khalifa, Deputy ARC-WH Director, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ohali, King Faisal University President, and Mohammed Ali Al-Matrudi, SHC Al-Ahsa Office Director, attended the ceremony. Al-Ahsa Governor honoured the winning films, including…

New Delhi : UAE President His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, met to discuss the comprehensive strategic partnership and comprehensive economic partnership between the two countries, as well as promising opportunities to strengthen ties in service of sustainable development and the prosperity of their peoples. According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Modi discussed ways to further reinforce bilateral cooperation, especially in the economic, investment, development, renewable energy, and food security fields to serve both countries’ sustainable economic growth. The two sides also exchanged…

New York : Ambassador Jamal Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, invited Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78), for a working lunch at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the kingdom to the UN. Shabba Korosi, UNGA 77 President, Jehangir Khan, Secretary General of the Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly (UNCPGA), and the permanent representatives of a number of brotherly and friendly countries to the UN were present. The two sides discussed the issues on the agenda of the…

New Delhi : The Group of 20 top world economies welcomed the African Union as a member, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday, adding momentum to his drive to give a greater voice to the Global South as host of this year’s annual summit. Modi announced the membership during his opening speech for the weekend summit of the G20. Growing global rifts and the absence of key players threatened to make reaching a consensus on the thorniest issues elusive. There was widespread support, however, for adding the AU to the G20, making it the second regional bloc to become…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued directives to deliver urgent relief aid to Morocco following the deadly earthquake that struck several regions and provinces, leaving hundreds of casualties, and causing huge damage to infrastructure and property. HM the King directed the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, to provide the necessary aid to the earthquake victims and support Morocco during this painful calamity. On the occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser extended sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to HM the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, over the victims of the earthquake in Morocco that has killed and injured hundreds of people. HM King Hamad expressed sincere condolences to the Moroccan King, people, and victims’ families. HM the King affirmed the support and solidarity of the Bahraini government and people with Morocco in overcoming this natural disaster.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, following the earthquake in Morocco, which left casualties and others injured. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister offered his sincere condolences to HM King Mohammed VI, to the relatives of the victims and the people of Morocco, and wished the wounded a speedy recovery. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent two similar cables to the Crown Prince of Morocco, His Royal Highness Moulay…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa directed to dispatch urgent humanitarian relief aid to the Kingdom of Morocco to help alleviate their suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit several regions in Morocco. HM King Hamad’s initiative reflects the strong historic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Morocco, and their people, and is an embodiment of the kingdom’s approach of solidarity with other countries in such difficult times.