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Riyadh : Two Saudi astronauts are now expected to travel to the International Space Station on May 22, after the trip was postponed by two weeks. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman astronaut, and Ali Al Qarni were scheduled to launch on May 9, but the flight to the ISS was disrupted after another launch was delayed last month. They are part of the Axiom Space 2 mission, which also includes former Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson and American pilot John Shoffner.

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, held at Westminster Abbey Church. HM the King participated in the ceremony at the invitation of HM King Charles III. HM King Hamad congratulated HM King Charles III on the occasion, wishing him abundant health, happiness and continued success in leading the United Kingdom towards more progress,…

Manama : His Excellency Mr. Saleh bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Youth and Sports Affairs, sponsored an exhibition for people of determination which took place under the theme of “Creative Determination”. Present at the event were His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Al Musallam, Speaker of Parliament, Her Excellency Mrs. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq, His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Shaikh Abdulhussain Al Asfoor, Governor of the Northern Governorate, His Excellency Mr. Yasser Mohammed Shaaban, Ambassador of…

Manama : The Life N Style Magazine recently unveiled its second issue, featuring an exclusive interview with His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the World Endurance Racing Champion, as the cover story. This issue provides readers with an up-close and personal look into the life of one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world. The magazine’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Mansoor, expressed his delight at having His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa grace the cover of the magazine, describing him as a true inspiration to millions of endurance athletes around the world and young aspiring…

Bahrain : EPIX CINEMA opened its doors in Dana Mall, a brand-new cinema with many first-of-its kind features for the entertainment-loving population of Bahrain. The new multiplex, built with an investment of $10 million, will provide one of the best cinematic experiences in the GCC with an array of offerings such as cutting-edge technologies and a first-of-its-kind multi cuisine cinema dining experience. Epix Cinemas has proudly engaged with Lulu Group for its strategic location at Dana Mall in the heart of town and with Mukta A2 Cinemas as a management and operations partner, in order to bring together the synergies…

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, met King Charles III at a Buckingham Palace reception on Friday evening. Sheikh Mansour conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed to the British monarch ahead of his coronation on Saturday. https://youtu.be/iHZObge4KPs He spoke of the crucial role played by the late Queen Elizabeth II in bolstering ties between the UAE and the UK and underlined the importance of enhancing relations between the nations. Sheikh Mansour is attending the coronation on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed, leading a delegation of senior UAE officials. The Buckingham Palace reception brought…

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Saturday paid tribute to a firefighter killed in the line of duty in the emirate. He told of how Sgt Omar Khalifa Al Ketbi had died responding to a fire in Al Aweer district, in a message posted on social media. “Our firefighters sacrifice their lives to save others and to protect our nation,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote on Twitter. accompanied by a black and white image of the officer. “Dubai will remember Sergeant Omar Khalifa Al Ketbi, who passed away while on duty responding to a fire in Al Aweer. “We…

LONDON : King Charles III was crowned on Saturday in Britain’s biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a sumptuous display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years. https://youtu.be/iHZObge4KPs In front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, slowly placed the 360-year-old St Edward’s Crown on Charles’ head as he sat upon a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey. The historic and solemn event dates back to the time of the 74-year-old’s predecessor William the Conqueror in 1066. Charles’ second wife Camilla, 75, will be crowned queen during…

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the reception hosted on the eve of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth. Heads of countries’ delegations and royal families attended the reception, held today at Buckingham Palace. HM King Hamad exchanged cordial talks with HM King Charles III on the depth of the robust long-standing friendly relations between the two royal families and…

Manama : Landmarks across Bahrain lit up this evening in red and blue in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth on Saturday. The move reflects the depth of the long-standing friendly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom.