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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…

Shaikh Hisham bin Abdurahman Al Khalifa, Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) said that more than 50,000 e-passports have been issued for citizens since its launch in March. He hailed the Passports Directorate’s affiliates’ efforts to cross the monthly passports issuing average. He also thanked citizens for their cooperation, stressing the importance of following the rules of the e-passport while applying.

The former Indian president Ram Nath Kovind will visit Bahrain from September 7 to 9. The visit is being organised by Sree Narayana Cultural Society (SNCS), Gurudeva Social Society (GSS) and the Guru Seva Samiti (Bahrain Billawas) as part of the169″ Guru Javanthi of Sree Narayana Guru. D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka,  Swami Satchidananda, the president of Sivagiri Mutt and Swami Subagananda, the secretary of Sivagiri Mutt will take part in the visit.

Manama: Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Interior Ministry met with Captain Waleed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The meeting highlighted the services offered by NPRA to facilitate travelers’ procedures and ways to promote services through Gulf Air to enhance tourism and stimulate the national economy. Shaikh Hisham emphasized the importance for strategic partnership to maximize the benefits of NPRA’s services and promote its role in further developing tourism and the economy, Al Alawi commended Shaikh Hisham for his commitment to further expanding Gulf Air’s regional and…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today received the Republic of India’s Commander of the Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Vineet S McCarty, and an accompanying delegation at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of Bahraini-Indian longstanding relations, noting the importance of enhancing cooperation to benefit both countries and their people. HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister affirmed that bilateral relations have continuously grown and developed, particularly in military and defence. During the meeting,…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Droupadi Murmu, President of India, on her country’s Independence Day. HM the King wished the president abundant health and happiness, and further progress and prosperity to the people of India.

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Vinod K. Jacob, who submitted a copy of his credentials as Ambassador-designate of India to Bahrain. The minister affirmed the depth of the strong Bahraini-Indian relations, which are based on solid foundations of mutual respect and appreciation, in light of the keenness of the two countries’ leaderships to constantly bolster them in various fields to achieve common goals, wishing the envoy every success in carrying out his diplomatic duties. Vinod K. Jacob expressed pride in submitting a copy of his credentials to the Foreign Minister, affirming…

Manama, Aug. 14 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the meeting held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in El Alamein, Egypt. The Cabinet noted the importance of cooperation between the two countries to achieve common aspirations of development, stability, and prosperity. The Cabinet congratulated the Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in its judiciary’s long history and pioneering achievements. HM the King stressed his constant keenness to consolidate the independence of the judiciary, support the judicial branch and provide it with qualified competencies, given its important role in promoting the principles of justice and equality, preserving rights and freedoms, and enhancing the security and stability of society. HM King Hamad made the statements while receiving a number of newly appointed judges, at the Al-Safriya Palace today. The judges took the legal oath before HM…