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Cairo : On behalf of the Minister of Finance and National Economy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and National Economy for Financial Affairs Yousef Abdullah Humood led Bahrain’s delegation to the 111th regular meeting of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council, which convened today at the Arab League Secretariat General headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The meeting spotlighted economic and social issues on its agenda, including a report on the implementation of the resolutions of the 110th session, investment in the Arab countries, upgrading the Arab food security strategy, creating the Arab food market, the Arab free trade zone…

Riyadh :  President of Customs Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa participated in the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference that was held here on February 8-9. The event was held under the patronage of the Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Mohammed Al-Jadaan. The President of Customs highlighted steps Customs Affairs took to facilitate trade through the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme. The two-day conference is held under the theme: “An Integrated Digital Ecosystem for Sustainable Economy and Improved Security,” with the participation of several ministers and secretaries general of regional and international…

Manama : The Information Ministry will organise a festival at the Heritage Village in Ras Hayyan, marking the kingdom’s celebration of the anniversary of the National Action Charter. Held between February 14 and 18, the festival will be open to the public from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily. The Information Ministry’s festival is one of the distinguished events that are held in the Kingdom, following the outstanding success of the previous editions, in terms of programmes and visitor turnout. This year’s edition will feature varied events and activities that appeal to all age groups. It will include musical performances…

Tangier :  Saudi striker Salem Al-Dawsari was once again on the scoreboard in a big match. Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner in Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 upset of Argentina at the World Cup, converted two penalties to help Al-Hilal beat Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2 in the Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The Saudi Arabian champion will play either Real Madrid or Egypt’s Al Ahly in Saturday’s final. It’s the first time the club has advanced this far. “This is to history, Hilal,” the club said on Twitter. “Look where we are!” Al-Hilal opened the scoring from the spot in the…

Los Angeles :  LeBron James has been thriving under formidable pressure for his entire adult life. An arena packed with celebrities, his entire family and thousands of raucous Lakers fans demanding to see a slice of NBA history was nothing the King couldn’t handle. James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record Tuesday night in an arena filled with stars and rocked by eager fans anticipating a crowning moment in his 20-year career. “I thank you guys so much for allowing me to be a part of something I’ve always dreamed about,” James said. The crowd roared with every point…

Riyadh : Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef addressed a panel session titled: “Dealing with the Unpredictable Economic Consequences of 4IR Technological Progress” in the second edition of the LEAP Tech Conference held in Riyadh on February 6-9 under the theme Into New Worlds. Al-Khorayef stressed that the ministry is targeting to become a global leader in additive manufacturing (3D printing) through producing additive manufacturing raw material, developing engineering design capabilities, and localizing additive manufacturing services. “This conference is a clear demonstration of the Kingdom’s appetite for attracting new and major players in the field of IT, which…

Manama: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) High Committee, today chaired a meeting of the REHC High Committee. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman highlighted the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the development of the Kingdom’s horse racing sector. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman expressed his gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his patronage of the 2023 Crown Prince’s Cup…

Manama :  Three concepts have won the fifth edition of The Government Innovation Competition (Fikra), launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The winning concepts were selected through a comprehensive evaluation process, combining evaluation by a committee of Government Ministers and a public vote. The Ministerial Committee selected ‘Motorcycle Ambulance (The Fast Responder)’, presented by Fayez Bassam Shamikh Fayez AlShamikh, from the Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre, and the ‘Legislation Laboratory’, presented by Abdulaziz Abdulla Rashed Abdulla AlMoawdah, from the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission.…

Manama : Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani today received International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Director General Dr. John Chipman and Chief Executive Officer Sir Tom Beckett. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation and coordination between the Foreign Ministry and the think tank, stressing continued joint work through political forums aimed to discussed latest regional and international developments. Foreign Ministry Director General Ambassador Talal Abdulsalam Al Ansari and Protocols Chief Salah Shehab.

Turkey : A frantic race was underway Tuesday to find more survivors and help the injured as the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria the previous day passed 6,200. The toll is likely to climb further as freezing weather and multiple aftershocks are hampering the rescue efforts — despite international assistance. The death toll has soared above 6,200 and is still expected to rise as rescuers dug into buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Turkey’s emergency management agency said the total number of deaths in the country had passed 4,500, with some 26,000…