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Manama : This year’s edition of Youth City 2030 is the biggest since its launch 12 years, with 130 programmes on offer this summer. Speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said the number of youth participating in the programmes has continued to rise over the years. The minister accompanied ministers and ambassadors on a tour of Youth City, which caters to youth of different age categories. They were briefed on the activities of the city and learnt about the efforts of volunteers involved. Tawfeeqi said the ministry worked on continuously bringing new…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced that registration is now open for the second batch of participants in the Technical Development Program, which aims to support Bahraini job seekers and university graduates in specialized ICT fields and refine their skills. The program will also help the trainees gain employment in either the public or the private sector. Registration is through the iGA’s corporate website iga.gov.bh from August 23 to September 19, where candidates can verify their eligibility requirements and the documents needed to complete the registration process. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of iGA, said that…

Manama : Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) a subsidiary of the group Bapco Energies, inaugurated in collaboration with His Highness Shaikh Nasser Center for Research and Development in Artificial Intelligence two projects aimed at raising operational efficiency in various operations and upgrading staff capabilities, in line with the of the Energy Sector Transformation Plan in Bahrain. The collaboration led to the creation of the Machine Learning Platform and Steam Pressure Prediction Project, enabling employees to utilize (Artificial Intelligence) AI techniques and predict vapor pressure in company systems. These projects contribute to improving the efficiency of Bapco’s operations reducing its costs and…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for the FIBA 3×3 Basketball which will be held in November in a first in the Kingdom. Cabinet Affairs Ministry Undersecretary, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) Deputy President His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa chaired the first meeting of the organizing meeting. General Sports Authority (GSA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar also attended the meeting which focused on preparations for the launch ceremony late this month. Addressing the session, HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa expressed thanks to His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy…

Bengaluru : An Indian spacecraft landed on the rugged, unexplored south pole of the moon on Wednesday in a mission seen as crucial to lunar exploration and India’s standing as a space power, just days after a similar Russian lander crashed. “This moment is unforgettable. It is phenomenal. This is a victory cry of a new India,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who waved the Indian flag as he watched the landing from South Africa where he is attending a BRICS summit. Scientists and officials clapped, cheered and hugged each other as the spacecraft landed and people across India broke…

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced that registration is now open for the second batch of participants in the Technical Development Program, which aims to support Bahraini job seekers and university graduates in specialized ICT fields and refine their skills. The program will also help the trainees gain employment in either the public or the private sector. Registration is through the iGA’s corporate website iga.gov.bh from August 23 to September 19, where candidates can verify their eligibility requirements and the documents needed to complete the registration process. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of iGA, said that the program…

Manama, Aug. 22 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 73/ for 2023 appointing officials in the Ministry of Interior, based on a proposal by the Interior Minister, and following the Cabinet approval.Under the decree, the following shall be appointed at the ministry: 1. Brigadier General Salman Mohammed Al Zayed Al Jalahma, as Director General of the General Directorate of Guards 2. Brigadier General Isa Hassan Mohammed Al Qattan, as Director General of the Capital Governorate Police Directorate 3. Brigadier General Saleh Rashid Fahad Al Dossari, as Director General of the Northern Governorate Police…

 Manama: The International and Interpol Affairs at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has arrested two international fugitives wanted by a friendly country. Red Notices were issued against them by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) over two separate murder cases. The arrest was part of international crime-fighting cooperation and coordination. The Directorate said that per law enforcement and after coordination with the Public Prosecution, the two were handed over to the security authorities of the concerned country. 

Budapest: Defending champion Tobi Amusan of Nigeria breezed into the women’s 110 metres hurdles semi-finals on Tuesday, less than a week after having a provisional suspension on suspicion of doping rules violations lifted. Amusan was not seriously challenged in her heat which she won in 12.48 seconds, dpa reported. The biggest statement came from American worlds and Olympics silver medallist Kendra Harrison, who clocked 12.24 seconds, the fastest time of the year and just four hundredths off her former world record which Amusan lowered to 12.12 last year. The 2019 world champion Nia Ali of the US and Olympic champion…

Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA) Director-General Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, held the national efforts led by Her Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council of Women (SCW) President to enhance women’s standing as the cornerstone of development and the driving engine of institutional leadership in the the public and private sectors. She stressed the importance of achieving gender balance in institutional policies and strategies in line with national aspirations to enhance Bahrain’s standing across all fields. Dr. Shaikha Rana made the comments as she chaired…