Author: News Desk

New York : Meta Platforms announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new data centre in Texas, breaking ground at its 29th such facility globally, as the social media giant expands infrastructure to support artificial intelligence workloads. The company explained in a statement that the new centre will rely entirely on renewable energy sources, noting its commitment to environmental sustainability standards by using recycled water to cool servers and relying on clean energy sources to operate the facility. The data center in El Paso, Meta’s third in Texas, is expected to come online in 2028, and can scale to…

Manama : Yousef bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, announced that Zain Bahrain has added 110 job vacancies for Bahraini citizens to the National Employment Platform, with a significant number dedicated to job seekers with disabilities. The move follows the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to provide three job opportunities to every registered job seeker by the end of the year, supporting national employment efforts and sustainable economic growth. The minister affirmed continued cooperation between the Ministry of Labour, the Bahrain Chamber…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the 33rd edition of Jewellery Arabia and the 3rd edition of Scent Arabia 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) from November 25 to 29. The two exhibitions are expected to attract more than 700 international and regional brands across six halls, and over 51,000 visitors from around the world, reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for the luxury jewellery and perfume industries. Sara Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain…

Jakarta : Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky, the country’s volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level. Located in East Nusa Tenggara province, the volcano erupted on Wednesday at 1:35 a.m. (1835 GMT Tuesday) for around nine minutes, the country’s Geological Agency said in a statement. It erupted again on Wednesday morning at 9:21 a.m. (0121 GMT), spewing ash 8 km high, the agency said, for about three minutes. Late on Tuesday, the agency raised its alert level to the highest point…

Manama : The opening race of Round 2 of the FIA-certified Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship concluded today, Wednesday, at the Bahrain International Circuit. Promoted by ALTAWKILAT Motorsport under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), the event brought together 14 male and female drivers for an action-packed day of competition. The race delivered fierce on-track battles among the young talents, who showcased exceptional pace and precision, reflecting the steady rise in the championship’s level from one round to the next. At the checkered flag, Emirati driver Adam Al Azhari (Valvoline) claimed a dominant victory, followed by…

Manama :  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed agreements to construct 137 new housing units in Salman City, in partnership with Delmon Gate, Almoayyed Contracting Group, Naseej Real Estate, and First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company.  The projects fall under the Government Land Development Rights Programme in partnership with the private sector. Under the agreements, Naseej Real Estate and Almoayyed Contracting will build 24 units, Delmon Gate will construct 69 units, and First Bahrain will implement 44 units as part of the ongoing programmes. The agreements were signed by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing…

Kosice : Two trains collided in eastern Slovakia on Monday, derailing an engine and a carriage and injuring at least 66 people, emergency medical services and police said. There were no reports of deaths in the crash, which police said happened in front of a tunnel near the village of Jablonov nad Turnou, about 55 km (34 miles) west of the eastern Slovak region’s main city Kosice. The country’s emergency medical services said 16 people suffered moderate or serious injuries and at least 50 were lightly injured. Police footage on Facebook showed mangled wreckage, and a locomotive and a carriage…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates has allocated USD 10 million to boost community resilience to natural disasters across Asia and the Pacific. Launched through the UAE Aid Agency, the initiative will support Emirates Nature-WWF, which will work alongside World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to implement the “Community Resilience to Nature Disasters Program”. The first phase will target the Philippines, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands, focusing on restoring natural protective systems, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and enhancing community preparedness with early warning systems. The programme reflects…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs, participated in Tree Week activities by planting trees at Al Andalus Park. The initiative supports Bahrain’s national afforestation plan, which aims to plant 3.6 million trees by 2035 as part of the Kingdom’s vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It also seeks to raise environmental awareness, promote eco-friendly practices, and encourage practical solutions to preserve natural resources across various sectors.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the opening of the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils, held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Upon the arrival of the convoy of His Majesty the King at the Isa Cultural Centre, accompanied by a mounted police escort, His Majesty was received by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council. The national anthem…