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Bangkok: Bahrain Olympic Team routed Egy Thai FC 4-0 in a friendly match as part of their training camp in Thailand. Hussein Abdulla netted two goals while teammates Abdulla Al Subae and Sayyed Jawad Haider scored one goal each. In a second friendly match, the national squad also beat North Bangkok 1-0. The only goal was scored by Abdulla Al Zubeidi. Led by Croatian national coach Dario Basic, Bahrain will take on the Thai Olympic team on August 12 in its sixth friendly match. Bahrain is stepping up preparations ahead of the 2024 Asian Cup U-23 qualifiers, set to be…

Muscat : Oman Air and Salam Air concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance various aspects of cooperation, develop and implement a commercial strategy in the field of air transport. The MoU was signed by Captain Nasser Al Salmi, Acting CEO of Oman Air, and Captain Mohammed Ahmed, CEO of Salam Air. The MoU aimed at providing cooperation between the two airlines’ networks to enhance operational efficiency and improve passenger service, besides consolidating ties in the areas of destination planning, flight schedules, inventory management, air fleet management, revenue and sales management. Said Hamoud Al Ma’awali, Minister of Transport, Communications…

Riyadh : The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the successful conclusion of its operations of the 1444 AH Hajj season, with Saudi Arabia’s airports serving over 1.5 million pilgrims, and transporting around 3.2 million round-trip passengers through 102 airlines. The GACA added that the number of passengers during this year’s Hajj season witnessed a significant increase of over 86% compared to 2022, which reflects significant growth in the numbers of pilgrims using Saudi international airports. President of the GACA, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, emphasized that the success of the operational plan and its remarkable achievements and…

Manama : The General Directorate of Energy Efficiency at the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs presented a workshop entitled “Electric Vehicles and Their Future in Bahrain… How to Get One?” The workshop, which is part of the training programme provided by the Ministry at the Youth City 2030, gave relevant details about electric vehicles (EVs) and how to charge them. It also highlighted the global trends in the transportation sector. The event is in line with the efforts of the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs to develop a strategy for electric vehicles, aimed at raising public awareness about…

Manama : The Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) has nominated Bader Nasser, Treasurer, Chairman of the Public Relations and Media Committee, to run for the membership of the International Athletics Associations Federation (IAAF). The elections will be held during IAAF’s World Athletics Congress on August 17, on the sidelines of the World Athletics Championships, set to be hosted by Hungary from 19 to 27 August. Bader Nasser is contesting the elections to highlight the capabilities of Bahraini youth and secure a seat for the kingdom at one of the largest international sports organisations. Through his electoral programme, Nasser aims to ensure…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its sympathy and solidarity with the United States of America over the devastating wildfires that occurred in the state of Hawaii, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of citizens, the displacement of hundreds of families and the destruction of property. In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the American people, wishing a speedy recovery for the wounded.

Manama : Under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and thanks to the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the kingdom has provided optimal conditions for youth to showcase their capabilities, and instilled the values and principles of leadership and ambition among them, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, said. In a statement marking the International Youth Day 2023, which is observed worldwide on August 12 under the theme “Green Skills for…

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Labour Minister, underlined the pivotal role of Bahraini youth in development policies pursued by Bahrain led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister said those policies empowered Bahraini youth and gave them more quality opportunities in the labour market to enhance their role in the comprehensive development process. Youth is the main pillar in the comprehensive development process, and we are betting on them to continue building and preserving national…

Manama : Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Bahrain Table Tennis Association (BTTA) Chairperson, has affirmed that the outstanding achievements attained by the Bahrain national table tennis teams in the Arab Table Tennis Championship, held in Iraq from July 28 to August 4, are the outcome of the constant care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the unwavering support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Shaikha Hayat indicated that the interest and support of Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at the Al-Safriya Palace today, several Fakhro family members, led by Dr. Ali Mohammed Fakhro, who presented HM with a book entitled “The Fakhros of Bahrain – Merchants and Reformers”. The recently-published book was written by businessman Adel Abdulla Fakhro. HM the King lauded the Fakhro family’s role in serving the nation, citing their good contributions to the kingdom’s commercial, investment and economic activities, as well as their initiatives to serve the Bahraini society. HM King Hamad also commended the Fakhros’ honourable patriotic stances and keenness to consolidate the…