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His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, expressed his happiness at the victory of “Bradsell” in the King’s Stand Stakes race, which took place as part of the Royal Ascot Festival, Britain. Representing Team Victorious, Bradsell outclassed his participants to win the 1000m race. Commenting on this,  His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that this victory represents a new milestone for the Bahraini equestrian sport abroad, especially since it happened at the Royal Ascot Festival which is considered one of the strongest events in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the anniversary of HH’s Accession to the Throne. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister wished further progress and prosperity to the people of Qatar, under HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad’s leadership. His Royal Highness commended the wide-ranging achievements attained by Qatar during HH Sheikh Tamim’s ongoing reign. His Royal Highness highlighted the strong relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain…

Manama : The remarkable progress made by Bahraini women is the fruitful outcome of the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the support of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), Khalid Ibrahim Humaidan, said. He also commended the tremendous efforts made by the SCW to launch strategies that have contributed to advancing Bahraini women at the social and political levels, as well as reinforcing their role as essential partners in the…

Manama : Yaser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs (EWA), met with the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Car Dealers Association. The minister stressed the keenness of the ministry in adopting policies that encourage the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and pointed out that the EWA is planning on building five fast charging stations for EVs that contribute to achieving what was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) regarding Bahrain aim to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the anniversary of his accession to the throne.  HM the King wished the Amir abundant health and the people of Qatar further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership. HM King Hamad hailed the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and their progress in various fields. HM the King affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to continue to deepen these distinguished ties between Bahrain and Qatar and its strategic partnership that unites them,…

Manama : Bahrain will ban outdoor work during the afternoon in July and August. The ban on work under direct sunlight and in open places will run from midday until 4 pm, the Ministry of Labour said. The aim is to protect workers and ensure their safety from heat stress, sunstroke and various summer diseases, and to reduce occupational accidents during the hottest months of the year, the ministry added. The Labour Ministry has embarked on an awareness-raising campaign, urging everyone to comply with the provisions of the edict. It also distributed brochures, multilingual leaflets and posts that include instructions…

ISLAMABAD : At least 350 Pakistanis were on an overloaded boat that capsized and sank in open seas off Greece last week, Pakistan’s Interior Minister said on Friday, promising to arrest and prosecute the human smugglers responsible. The fishing boat with a capacity of 400 people had over 700 people on board when it sank on June 14, Rana Sanaullah told the country’s parliament, adding that a total of 281 Pakistani families had contacted the government to seek help. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan told lawmakers in the National Assembly that an estimated 700 migrants were on the boat when it sank…

German air taxi maker Volocopter completed a series of flight tests in Neom, the futuristic city being built in Saudi Arabia, as part of the kingdom’s push towards sustainable and smart mobility. This marks the first time an eVTOL, or electric vertical take-off and landing, aircraft performed test flights in Saudi Arabia, Neom said in a statement on Wednesday. “This safe and successful test flight represents an important milestone of the Saudi aviation sector,” said Abdulaziz Al Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation. This builds on Neom’s announcement in 2022 of a $175 million Series E investment in German air…

India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Egypt will give a “fresh impetus” to the historic and strategic ties between the two nations, experts say. Mr Modi will be flying to Cairo on Saturday after a four-day state visit to the US, with plans to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh El Sisi, a select group of high-level ministers and members of the Indian diaspora. On a more cultural note, he is also expected to visit the refurbished 11th-century Al Hakim Mosque. Mr Modi’s visit to the North African country will be his first ever, as well as the first official visit by an Indian…

Dubai : Hundreds of cars lined up bumper to bumper outside Dubai International Airport on Friday, as residents dialled into vacation mode at the start of a possible nine-day break for Eid Al Adha. Many planned their trips months in advance to book tickets to their home countries, while others took advantage of late-saver deals for holiday getaways. Airport authorities are geared up for the travel rush expected during Eid Al Adha and the start of the summer holidays. The peak day for outbound travel will be Saturday June 24, when about 100,000 are expected to fly out from Dubai. In Abu…