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Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, opened the “The Market 2.0” conference, organised by the Bahrain Bourse in cooperation with the Arab Federation of Exchanges. The event brought together more than 300 professionals and 26 expert speakers. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasised that technology is not an end in itself, but an enabler. True progress is measured by how innovation builds trust, expands access, and creates opportunities. He noted that the Kingdom of…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the Agro Careers digital platform, held under his patronage. The first initiative of its kind in the Kingdom, this platform provides aspiring farmers with academic and professional guidance. His Highness emphasised the importance of the agricultural sector, noting that its development can empower and attract local Bahrainis, driving greater agricultural innovation. His Highness noted that such efforts support the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and guided by the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the National Innovation Strategy (2025–2035) during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH). The strategy aims to position the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for innovation and to accelerate the shift towards a knowledge- and creativity-based economy. The launch took place in the presence of Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, alongside key national partners from the public, private, and academic sectors, including the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Information, the Ministry…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) held a special event attended by Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dalal Al Ghais, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Development Bank Group, a number of Tamkeen Board members, and officials from the public and private sectors. The event showcased the experiences of several Bahraini enterprises that have achieved growth and expansion. The event came as part of the cooperation between the SME Development Board – which includes Tamkeen, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board, and the Bahrain Development…

Cairo : The Arab Republic of Egypt’s National Elections Authority (NEA) announced the cancellation of the results of voting for individual seats in 19 constituencies out of 70 that were included in the first round of the House of Representatives elections, following the consideration of several appeals and based on documented electoral violations. The first phase of the elections took place last week under a mixed electoral system combining individual candidates and closed lists, to elect the parliament that will continue its term until the end of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s third legislative period under the current constitution. Hazem Badawy, Head of…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, commended the support of Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, for launching the second edition of the “Qadha” programme. His Highness said the initiative forms part of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s longstanding efforts to empower youth and enhance their capabilities. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad said the…

Kinshasa : Around 30 people were killed at a semi-industrial copper mine in southeastern Congo on Saturday after a bridge collapsed, the country’s artisanal mining agency said. An agency official said there were 49 deaths and 20 people had been taken to hospital in a critical condition as a result of the incident, which occurred on Saturday at the Kalando mining site in Lualaba province. Artisanal mining employs an estimated 1.5 to 2 million people in Congo and supports more than 10 million indirectly. The collapse was “caused by panic, reportedly triggered by gunfire from military personnel securing the site,”…

Singapore : Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “Policymakers’ Dialogue: Building Trust, Stability and Innovation in the Next Era of Money,” during the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025. José Luis Escrivá, Governor of the Bank of Spain, and Boris Vujčić, Governor of the Croatian National Bank, also participated. Humaidan emphasised the need for regulators to invest in digital tools to make financial services safer and noted the need for commercial banks to invest in Fintech as new technologies and players continue to reshape the financial landscape. He also highlighted that…

Manama : Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, President of Civil Service Bureau (CSB), received Oscar Chow, Honorary Consul of Bahrain to Hong Kong. The President praised the Honorary Consul’s constructive efforts in fostering closer ties between Bahrain and Hong Kong, highlighting his role in strengthening cooperation and advancing areas of mutual interest. Chow affirmed his commitment to supporting stronger communication between the two sides.

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced strong support from leading private-sector organisations in the lead up to this year’s edition of Celebrate Bahrain 2025.  Held under the theme Live Every Moment, the festival underscores the continued partnership between the public and private sectors in advancing Bahrain’s position as a unique tourist and cultural destination in the region. The BTEA revealed that a number of national banks and major companies have joined the list of supporters for 2025. These include Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), GFH Financial Group, National Bank of…