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Washington : Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, has emphasised the need to enhance cooperation and partnerships in space exploration, focusing on scientific studies, experimentation, and communication among countries with shared visions to achieve these goals. The envoy was speaking during the last episode of the “Bahrain Banter” podcast programme, which focused on space technology and science. The Ambassador hosted Shelley Brunswick, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Space Foundation, and two Bahraini students, Nasser Al Quti and Maryam Al Awadhi, who are graduates of US Space camp. Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid highlighted the impact…

New York : The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, has commended Bahrain’s efforts in digitalisation and the use of modern technologies to support sustainable development goals in light of the comprehensive development process, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In an event co-hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain to launch the “Digital for Sustainable Development” on the sidelines of the…

Rome : Former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano died on Friday aged 98. Condolences poured in from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office, other politicians, the Vatican and beyond. According to Reuters, Napolitano became president in 2006 and was elected for an unprecedented second seven-year term in 2013. He stepped down in 2015, citing his age.

New York : : Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met in New York City today the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The two sides discussed the solid long-standing friendship relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India, their development in various fields, and ways to promote and advance them to more comprehensive levels to meet common interests. They also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common concern. The meeting was…

New Delhi : The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) participated in the annual meeting and biennial conference of the Asia-Pacific Forum (APF), which is organised in cooperation with the National Human Rights Commission of India under the patronage of Droupadi Murmu, President of India.  Ali Ahmed Al-Derazi, NIHR Chairman, and Chancellor Yasser Ghanim Shaheen, Secretary-General of the NIHR led the Bahraini delegation. The NIHR delegation participated in the 28th annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum, where the forum’s performance report was reviewed during the period from June 2022 to June 2023, and the report on gender objectives in national…

New York : : The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, met the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin at the United Nation’s headquarters.  The Undersecretary for Political Affairs stressed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance cooperation and partnership with the ITU in the fields of communications, information technology and cybersecurity in line with the sustainable development goals. He also underscored Bahrain’s leadership in the field of digital transformation, active membership in the ITU, and presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation, noting in this regard the Kingdom’s Telecommunications, ICT,…

Manama : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is marking its 93rd National Day, while its citizens enjoy prosperity, stability, and security, thanks to the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the ambitious visions of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Recently, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority launched a new identity for the annual celebration, “We Dream and Achieve.” The theme is inspired by the goals set by the Saudi leadership and people in the “Saudi Vision 2030”. It indicates that Saudi Arabia…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Board of Trustees Chairman of the Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC), has affirmed that the Science and Technology City project is among the strategic ambitions of the industrial sector, as it will provide an inspiring and stimulating environment for Bahraini youth seeking to build the nation with their innovations and creative ideas. The City will be inspired by the energies and potential of Bahraini youth, with a promising vision for the future of Bahraini industry and comprehensive development, in the…

Manama : The BRAVE CF organisation, founded by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, has become the leading international mixed martial arts organisation globally.  Its vision, supported by HH Shaikh Khalid, has helped Bahrain achieve global prominence in mixed martial arts, a significant achievement for the kingdom. BRAVE CF is the largest sports brand established in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the largest Bahrain-promoting brand, and the kingdom’s largest international brand. It is also…

Warsaw: The UAE-based retail giant Lulu Group plans to establish sourcing and export hub for the Central European region in Poland. Lulu Group signed 2 different MOUs with the Poland govt entities, Olsztyn Mazury Airport and Polish Investment & Trade Agency respectively, to this effect. As per the first MOU Lulu will establish its latest facility at Olsztyn Mazury Airport, North-East of Poland, branded as the gateway to the Masurian Lake District to source , pack and export fresh produce especially apples, berries, cheeses, meat and other packed food products to MENA, India and Far East region. https://youtu.be/SvSw8Z80SGg?si=YERT54Ry–ppEwfy The 2nd…