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Jeddah, : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The meeting reviewed means to develop and enhance bilateral cooperation across various domains.

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and ARRAY Innovation, a local portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, have signed a partnership agreement to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives. The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the CBB, and Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Mumtalakat, on the sidelines of the FS Horizons: Doubling Down on Digital event, hosted in collaboration with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). As part of the agreement, ARRAY Innovation will provide strategic advisory and professional services to the CBB to develop and execute key technology…

Abu Dhabi : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at His Majesty’s residence in Abu Dhabi as part of HM’s visit to the UAE. HM the King and HH the President of the UAE held cordial discussions that reflected the deep-rooted relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as the strong ties uniting their peoples. Discussions focused on the close cooperation and joint work between the two countries, as well as means to further advance…

Makkah : The Holy Quran Museum, located in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah, offers visitors a profoundly memorable experience, rich in spiritual and historical insight. The museum’s permanent exhibition draws visitors from around the world, providing a rare opportunity to view historic copies of the Quran and trace the evolution of its script over the centuries. Among its most remarkable displays is the largest known copy of the Quran, housed in a dedicated hall, alongside ancient manuscripts that demonstrate the development of Quranic calligraphy across various Islamic periods. Visitors gain a deeper understanding of the Quran, its divine message,…

Seville : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), delivered a statement today during the High-Level General Debate of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). The conference, held in Seville in Spain from June 30 to July 3, featured high-level participation from heads of state, government leaders, and ministers. In her remarks, she highlighted Bahrain’s pioneering efforts in financing development, underscoring the vital role of the Kingdom’s dynamic financial services sector which serves as a key driver of innovation, a foundation for human capital investment, and a…

Cairo : Egypt’s Health, Petroleum, and Labour Ministers are monitoring the aftermath of an offshore accident late Tuesday involving the Adam Marine 12 drillship near Gebel El Zeit in the Gulf of Suez. Twenty-seven ambulances were dispatched 20 to the site and seven to El Gouna Airport. Four injured were airlifted, and 18 others were transported by road to El Gouna Hospital. Authorities have raised alert levels across Red Sea health facilities as rescue and monitoring operations continue. Updates will follow as the situation develops.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), met with Lieutenant General Doctor Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to investing in local talent employed across all sectors. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman noted that this is achieved through the launch of various strategic initiatives which will play an important role in enhancing the quality and long-term sustainability of healthcare…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, announced that 2,584 housing finance applications, across the Tas’heel, Tas’heel+, Mazaya, and Mazaya (New Category) programmes, were approved in the first half of 2025. Minister Al Rumaihi noted that since the programme’s launch in 2022, a total of 10,163 applications have been accepted, with 82% of beneficiaries transferred from the traditional service waiting lists to immediate financing services. She emphasised that the Tas’heel Aqari option remains the most in-demand, accounting for over 5,000 applications, followed by Mazaya, the Mazaya (New Category), Tas’heel Al Bait Al Oud, and…

Istanbul : Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday and more than 50,000 people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe. Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany. Even countries with a milder climate such as the Netherlands issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days coupled with high humidity.

Zhengzhou : Two people have died and six others are still missing following torrential rains in Xixia County in the city of Nanyang, central China’s Henan Province, the local emergency response headquarters said Tuesday. Torrential downpours with total precipitation of 225.3 mm in two townships triggered a sudden surge in the water level in the downstream of a local river on Monday, damaging infrastructure and leaving some residents trapped. Following the flooding, rescue efforts were immediately implemented, with two people successfully rescued. Further search and rescue efforts are underway in the quest to locate the missing individuals.