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Sydney : Heavy rain triggered flash floods in southeast Australia, cutting off entire towns and forcing some residents onto rooftops, as authorities issued evacuation orders with river levels surpassing danger thresholds. According to Reuters, rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, the country’s most populous state, were the worst affected, with some areas receiving more than four months’ worth of rain in the past 24 hours. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology indicated that some areas could receive up to 300 millimetres of rain in the next 24 hours, triple the average rainfall for May.…

Manama : Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration and Vice Chairperson of the Government Service Centres Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem), presented the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) with the Gold Shield in recognition of the ID Card Centre’s Seef Mall – Arad branch’s Gold Category classification in the fifth edition of the Taqyeem Government Service Centre Evaluation Programme. Dua’a Sultan Mohamed, Deputy Chief Executive of Statistics and Population Registry at the iGA, emphasised that this recognition is an achievement that reflects the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Due to overwhelming popularity, with sold-out screenings in 25 markets across the globe,Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX® are expanding their Fan-First Premiere Screenings of AppleOriginal Films’ F1® The Movie to 400 IMAX® houses worldwide. Fans who take advantage of this opportunity will get to see the event film of the summer forone night only on 23 June, days ahead of it launching internationally from 25 June and across the US on 27 June. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, 21 May at 9am PT/5pm BST for these Fan-First Premiere Screenings in IMAX and can be found HERE. Tickets will also go…

Manama :: Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, expressed pride in the success of the Bahrain 2025 International Paralympic Badminton Championship, recently held at Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall with the participation of elite athletes from around the world. Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij said that hosting the tournament reflects the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a regional and global hub for distinguished sporting events, particularly those supporting people of determination. He noted that Bahrain has repeatedly demonstrated its capability to host international-standard competitions, earning the trust of global sports federations and organisations. Shaikh Mohammed bin…

Papua New Guinea : A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck northeast of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, early on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 53 km (32.93 miles), USGS said, Reuters reported.

Abu Dhabi : ADNOC and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have entered a five-year supply agreement for up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke (petcoke), a vital raw material in aluminium production. Valued at $500 million (AED1.84 billion), the agreement was signed during the “Make it in the Emirates” event in Abu Dhabi. It reflects ADNOC’s support for the UAE’s industrial growth and commitment to strengthening local supply chains. Under the agreement, ADNOC Refining will supply at least 30 percent of EGA’s petcoke requirements from the Ruwais Refinery over the next five years. This will bolster the UAE’s position…

Manama : The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) held an award ceremony to honour the winners of the fifth edition of the King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development, in the presence of senior officials, representatives of public and private institutions, and experts from Bahrain and abroad. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, presented the awards across the three main categories. Al Ameen Gardens won the award for Best Agricultural Production Project for its use of advanced agricultural techniques to support food security and the national economy. Ghosn Bahrain Contracting received the award for Best…

Riyadh : The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has officially joined the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability and regional energy transformation.  This strategic move aligns with GCCIA’s long-term vision of fostering a resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon power network across the Gulf region. Ahmed Al Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, said: “Joining UNEZA reflects GCCIA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy development. Our participation reinforces our regional leadership in advancing clean energy initiatives and underscores our role in building a climate-resilient future for the Gulf.” UNEZA, established during…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) announced the 13th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award 2025. Running from 21st May to 28th June 2025, public and private organisations, NGOs, and individuals are invited to submit their ICT initiatives via the award’s website www.egovaward.bh. The 2025 categories are divided into Public and Private Sector Awards, including Best Website, Best Practice in eParticipation, Best Integrated eServices, Best Work Environment for Digital Innovation, Best Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Project for Digital Transformation, Best Applications for Smart Devices, and the Citizen Award category, which includes the Best Digital Idea or…

Abu Dhabi, : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at His Majesty’s residence in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders reflected on the close ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE, and the shared commitment to continue advancing cooperation in support of development priorities and sustainable prosperity in both countries. Both sides also discussed regional developments in the Middle East and international issues of common interest. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…