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Manama : BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions services, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). This agreement seeks to accelerate the sustainable investment in Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem thereby paving the way for a robust, future ready financial services sector. The partnership, which brings together Bahrain’s leading fintech market players to develop a more systematic and institutional framework for collaboration across the ecosystem, comes as part of the long-term roadmap and service expansion plan of BENEFIT, which embraces building key alliances and partnerships locally and across borders to…

Manama: The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors to the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony held at Sakhir Palace. HRH The Deputy King received the credentials of: The Ambassador of the Republic of India, HE Vinod Kurian Jacob The Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, HE Mahmoud Braham The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, HE HeonSang Koo The Ambassador of the Republic of France, HE Eric Giraud-Telme The Ambassador of the United Kingdom, HE Alastair Long HRH the Deputy King welcomed the…

The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) officials met with Indian Ambassador HE Vinod K Jacob at India House on September 18, 2023 in the presence of Indian Embassy Second Secretary Ravi Kumar Jain. ISB Hon.Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Hon.Secretary Saji Antony, Hon.Vice-Chairman Jayafar Maidani, EC members Binu Mannil Varughese, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Premalatha NS, Rajesh MN, Ajayakrishnan V, Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Riffa Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, and Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy attended. The school officials extended their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the embassy for their unwavering support and cooperation. The contributions of the Indian Embassy have…

New York : Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),  met with António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.  Guterres expressed his appreciation for the GCC countries efforts regionally and internationally to achieve peace and in many issues. He lauded the GCC member states humanitarian and development endeavours in many regions worldwide. The meeting also reviewed cooperation between the GCC and the UN and the latest international developments of common interest aimed at enhancing international peace and security. Albudaiwi lauded the efforts…

Manama : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, received UK’s Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Lord Dominic Johnson. Minister Fakhro affirmed that the UK is an important strategic partner to Bahrain, stressing the necessity of enhancing cooperation in the fields of trade and investment through commercial exchange. The meeting discussed ways to develop and increase the volume of bilateral investments. He stressed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance aspects of cooperation with the UK in all fields, pointing out to the role of the private sector in both countries, which contributes significantly to achieving…

Manama : The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), is collaborating with the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to conduct an opinion poll aimed at assessing society’s awareness of the environmental hazards associated with waste from disposable plastic products used in households and businesses. Given the widespread popularity and excessive presence of such products, the survey will encompass 700 participants representing a diverse cross-section of Bahraini society. The primary objective is to examine consumption patterns, motivations, and preferences concerning the usage of plastics or potential alternatives. Moreover, the survey will emphasize the individual’s role in reducing their…

New York : The UAE Government has published a detailed discussion paper that calls for a decisive and coordinated international response to the urgent threat of global water scarcity. Entitled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The hidden threat to global security and prosperity’, the discussion paper examines global water scarcity and its main causes, highlights various implications of water scarcity already evident in parts of the world, and identifies a range of potential solutions to this rapidly worsening issue. Published by the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with the Minister of State for Investment of the United Kingdom, Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom. His Royal Highness noted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening relations, especially with regard to economic and investment ties, so that joint goals can be achieved in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness highlighted the promising…

Manama : Saleh bin Isa Bin Hindi Al Mannai, Advisor to His Majesty the King for youth and sports affairs, received Yasser Mohammad Shaaban, the outgoing Ambassador of Egypt to Bahrain. The advisor praised the ambassador’s efforts in consolidating Bahraini-Egyptian relations, wishing him success in his future duties. The Egyptian ambassador expressed his appreciation to the advisor’s constant keenness to strengthen cooperation in the field of youth and sports , wishing Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the second Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS). The event is scheduled to take place at the Exhibition World Bahrain from 5th to 6th December 2023. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Bahrain is co-hosting the second Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS). As a vital entity responsible for enhancing Bahrain’s cybersecurity posture, the NCSC is devoted to promoting cyber resilience,…