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The 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup trophy, which arrived in Bahrain yesterday for a two-day stop on its global tour, was unveiled in a spectacular ceremony last night by Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. https://youtu.be/22NDU2AYick The glittering trophy is scheduled to visit 18 countries in five continents ahead of the World Cup, which begins in India on October 5 and ends on November 19. Before landing in Bahrain, the trophy, which began its…

Manama : Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoom, Arab Parliament (AP) Speaker, has asserted that Bahrain attaches utmost importance to developing youth’s scientific and professional capabilities to increase their contributions as effective partners in the achievements of the comprehensive development process. This reflects the sound vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the empowerment of youth, being the nation’s real asset and promising future, he said. Al-Asoomi affirmed that the International Youth Day 2023, which is celebrated all over the world on August 12 under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”, provides an opportunity…

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Labour Minister and Occupational Health and Safety Council Chairman, has stressed the importance of strategic partnership with the relevant authorities in promoting a culture of safety and health at work sites, to improve the work environment conditions, and reduce occupational accidents and diseases, according to advanced preventive practices aimed at preventing accidents at work sites by following the approved international standards. The minister made the statements while receiving the Chairman of the newly-formed Board of Directors of the Bahrain Health and Safety Society, Dr. Mustafa Ali Al-Sayed, in the presence of several members. …

Manama : Registration for this year’s ‘Ambassadors of the Nation’ programme will remain open until August 17, Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) has announced. The programme, which will be held between August 20 and 24 and be devoted to students wishing to study abroad, is in line with the National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Nationalism ‘Bahrainuna’. The ‘Ambassadors of the Nation’ programme will focus mainly on the achievements of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s comprehensive development project in the development, political, economic, social and cultural…

Manama, The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the other nations in International Youth Day 2023, which is observed worldwide on August 12 under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President hailed youth strides in the Kingdom. “Bahrain youth have become a global model through their devotion in various fields”, he said, hailing the royal care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of…

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…