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Uttarakhand : Landslides and heavy rain in India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, with 16 missing, Indian media reported on Wednesday. Visuals showed muddy water gushing through the town of Sahastradhara in the district of Dehradun on Tuesday, leaving destroyed shops, roads and houses, as people cowered behind walls. On Tuesday, officials retrieved 13 bodies from Dehradun and one each from the districts of Pithoragarh and Nainital, the Indian Express newspaper said. Uttarakhand is prone to floods and landslides, which some experts blame on climate change. In August, surging floodwater and a torrent of…

Dubai : The governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Indonesia launched a new phase of their knowledge partnership to exchange expertise and share best practices in government development. The partnership was marked through the Government Knowledge Exchange Forum held in Jakarta, where the Executive Leaders Programme and the “10 Million Indonesian Coders” initiative were officially announced. As part of the forum, the UAE and Indonesia launched the “10 Million Indonesian Coders” initiative, a leading initiative within the strategic partnership between the two countries. The initiative seeks to empower Indonesian youth with essential digital and coding skills for the…

Manama : Khalid Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, today announced the appointment of Martin Gauss as Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, effective November 4, 2025. He also confirmed the departure of Dr. Jeffrey Goh from his position as Group CEO. Taqi highlighted his distinguished career in airline leadership and his extensive experience in transformation programmes, fleet modernisation, and sustainable growth. He expressed confidence in Martin’s ability to advance the national carrier, enhance competitiveness, strengthen corporate culture, expand the global network, and improve operational performance, thereby further solidifying Gulf Air’s position as a proud representative of the Kingdom of…

Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced that the e-portal system for the registration and licensing of small vessels, along with its accompanying services, has made a significant contribution to digital transformation since its launch in February. Over 10,000 transactions had been completed through the system by early September, with over 53% of all operations now processed via the portal. Bader Hood Al Mahmood, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, highlighted the importance of the e-portal system in supporting efforts to sustainably enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, while contributing to…

Manama : The research team at the Royal University for Women (RUW) underscored that the results of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) – Bahrain report, along with the Women’s Entrepreneurship special report, represent a significant national achievement. These reports position the Kingdom of Bahrain among the world’s leading countries in fostering a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurial initiative, highlighting the Kingdom’s advanced standing both regionally and internationally in the field of entrepreneurship. In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the RUW research team said that the reports provide a strategic platform to showcase the role of Bahraini women…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to inaugurate The Middle East Oil, Gas and Geosciences Show (MEOS GEO), held under the theme ‘Energy for a prosperous future: Leading a sustainable tomorrow’. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, remains committed to supporting the energy sector, reflecting the Kingdom’s recognition of its…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) will host a four-day cultural programme at Expo 2025 Osaka to celebrate the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, from September 17-20 The celebrations will convey a message to the Expo’s global audience through music and diverse cultural experiences. The official National Day of the Bahrain Pavilion falls on September 18, featuring a full programme of activities beginning at the Pavilion with an Arabic coffee and calligraphy experience, followed by a performance…

Manama : The Head of the Public Prosecution for Financial and Money Laundering Crimes announced that the First High Criminal Court has issued its judgment convicting ten defendants. Sentences range from ten years’ imprisonment to one year, with fines of BD 100,000 imposed on two defendants and BD 500 on the remaining defendants, for charges including submitting false data through the electronic system of the Social Insurance Organisation and the Labour Fund “Tamkeen,” as well as forging documents and using them to unlawfully obtain more than BD 230,000 from the two entities. The case arose following multiple reports received by…

Manama : Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, passports have been renewed for all Bahraini citizens who recently had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked, to enable them to travel freely. The directives reflect His Majesty the King’s commitment to reuniting families and maintaining their cohesion and strong familial bonds.

Manama : Following the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, passports have been renewed for all Bahraini citizens who recently had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked, to enable them to travel freely. The directives reflect His Majesty the King’s commitment to reuniting families and maintaining their cohesion and strong familial bonds.