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Manama :  Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, made an inspection visit to the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), accompanied by Shaikh Mishal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Works, and Dr. Maher Al Shaer, Managing Director of Buraq Al Retaj Company. The delegation reviewed ongoing afforestation work at the club’s facilities, in the presence of Yousif Osama Buhejji, Chief Executive Officer of the club, and a number of officials. The minister affirmed that efforts to expand green cover in Bahrain are guided by a comprehensive national vision aimed at promoting…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet emphasised the importance of the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the Sultanate of Oman and the meeting held with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, the Sultan of Oman. The Cabinet also commended the deep-rooted relations between the two countries. Marking the 24th anniversary of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), the Cabinet commended the Council’s contributions and recognised the pivotal role of Bahraini women in driving national…

Dakar : Senegal authorities said they had detected a case of mpox in a foreign man who arrived in the West African country last week. The health ministry said it was the first case it had detected this year. It was not immediately clear how many cases, if any, had been reported there before January. “The patient’s clinical condition is stable. He is currently in isolation and is receiving care,” the ministry said in a statement late on Saturday. It did not give details on what variant of the infection had been found.

Manama : Al Hilal Healthcare Group, under the leadership of Dr. Sharath Chandran, CEO, Mr. Asif, Vice President of Al Hilal Healthcare Group, and the Al Hilal Healthcare Group Marketing Team, officially launched the Kabayan Privilege Card, a special initiative dedicated to the Filipino community in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The launch, held at Al Hilal Medical Center – Salmabad Branch, was organized in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain and took place on Friday, 22 August 2025. The event was attended by H.E. Anne Jalando-on Louis, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain,…

Manama : Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) will be hosting the ICCA Middle East Summit 2025 from September 1-2, bringing together key regional and international stakeholders from meetings and industry events. Organised in partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the summit will be held in Bahrain for the first time, reinforcing the Kingdom’s strategic position as a growing centre for business events in the area. The forum will feature a focused agenda of panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and structured networking, targeting critical topics shaping the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) landscape. The summit will also…

Manama :  The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today received Her Excellency Dr Ayşe Hilal Sayan Koytak, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Deputy King highlighted the strength of Bahrain–Türkiye relations, underpinned by a shared commitment to furthering bilateral cooperation. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised the importance of advancing multisectoral collaboration between the two countries to achieve shared aspirations. HRH the Deputy King wished HE Dr. Ayşe Hilal Sayan Koytak success in carrying out her diplomatic duties.…

Manama : The Equal Opportunities and Gender Balance in Sports Committee held a coordination meeting with the Bahrain Handball Federation to discuss means to develop the game of handball and to enhance women’s sports participation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the Bahrain Handball Federation, discussed the current state of the game and reviewed the main challenges and obstacles facing its development. It also presented proposals and practical solutions to raise the technical and organisational level of women’s competitions and to broaden participation at various levels. The discussions underscored the importance of…

Muscat : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Salalah on a private visit to the Sultanate of Oman, at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. His Majesty the Sultan of Oman led the welcoming ceremony and wished His Majesty the King and the accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Oman. Among those who also welcomed His Majesty were His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said; His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad Al Said, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Oman; His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al…

Niamey : The General Directorate of Civil Protection in Niger announced that floods since the beginning of the 2025 rainy season have killed 47 people and displaced more than 56,000, with damages reported in 78 out of the country’s 265 municipalities. Authorities said relief teams have begun distributing food aid, mainly cereals, to those affected. Warnings were issued that the rainy season is expected to continue until October, raising concerns over further human and material losses. Civil protection teams stressed the need to follow safety measures, including avoiding flood prone areas and fragile housing, not crossing water streams, and refraining…

Beijing : Twelve workers were killed and four others went missing on Friday after a bridge under construction collapsed in Qinghai Province, northwest China. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when a steel cable snapped, causing a large section of the structure to fall from a great height into the Yellow River. 15 workers and the project manager were on the site at the time. The bridge is part of the Sichuan–Qinghai railway line and is being built as the world’s longest arch bridge with a double track lattice girder, the first of its kind over the Yellow…